15-Minute Easy Air Fryer Apple Crisp

When you’re craving a warm, comforting apple dessert but don’t want to make an entire pie or wait an hour for the oven, this Air Fryer Apple Crisp is the perfect solution. Sliced apples tossed in cinnamon and brown sugar are topped with a buttery oat crumble and air-fried to golden-brown perfection in just 15 minutes. It’s the ultimate single-serving or double-serving quick dessert!

Why the Air Fryer is Perfect for Apple Crisp

• Fast and Portioned: Perfect for making one or two ramekins without preheating a large oven.
• Incredibly Crispy Topping: The rapid hot air circulation gets the buttery oat crumble beautifully golden and crunchy.
• Tender Apples: The apples steam inside the ramekin under the oat topping, getting tender and sweet.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Apples (2 medium): Peeled and chopped into small cubes (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith work best).
• Brown Sugar (1.5 tbsp): Divided.
• Ground Cinnamon (1/2 tsp): For that warm, spiced apple flavor.
• Cornstarch (1/2 tsp): Thickens the apple juices.
• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (3 tbsp): For the crumble topping.
• All-Purpose Flour (2 tbsp): Helps bind the crumble.
• Melted Butter (1.5 tbsp): Binds the topping and adds rich flavor.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Apples: In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples with cinnamon, cornstarch, and 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar until coated. Divide the apple mixture into two oven-safe ramekins.
2. Make the Crumble Topping: In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, melted butter, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of brown sugar until it forms a crumbly texture.
3. Assemble: Spoon the oat crumble topping evenly over the apples in the ramekins, pressing down gently.
4. Air Fry: Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the apples are tender (you can check with a fork) and the topping is golden-brown and crispy.
5. Serve Warm: Remove carefully from the air fryer and serve hot. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.