Air Fryer Apple Crisp

How to Make Air Fryer Apple Crisp

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   Step 1: Prep the apples

   Peel if desired, core and slice the apples about 1/4-inch thick. Put the slices in a large bowl and toss immediately with the lemon juice to prevent browning and add brightness.

   For this step

   • 3 mediumMedium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or mix), cored and sliced 1/4-inch
   • 1 tbspFresh lemon juice
   
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   Step 2: Season the filling

   Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch and vanilla extract to the apples and stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust cinnamon or sugar as needed; cornstarch will thicken juices as it cooks.

   For this step

   • 1 tspGround cinnamon
   • 1 tspCornstarch
   • 1/2 tspVanilla extract
   
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   Step 3: Make the oat topping

   In a separate bowl combine rolled oats, flour and kosher salt, then add the remaining brown sugar. Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.

   For this step

   • 3/4 cupRolled oats
   • 1/3 cupAll-purpose flour
   • 4 tbspCold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
   • 1/4 tspKosher salt
   
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   Step 4: Assemble in ramekins

   Divide the apple filling evenly among four 8–10 oz (about 1-cup) ovenproof ramekins or small heatproof dishes that fit in your air fryer. Spoon the oat topping over each ramekin in an even layer, pressing lightly so some topping contacts the apples.
   
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   Step 5: Air fry until golden

   Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C) if your model recommends preheating. Place ramekins in the basket without crowding (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 14–16 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If topping begins to brown too quickly, lower the temperature by 10–15°F and extend time slightly.
   
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   Step 6: Rest and serve

   Let crisps cool 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

1. Peel if desired, core and slice the apples about 1/4-inch thick. Put the slices in a large bowl and toss immediately with the lemon juice to prevent browning and add brightness.
2. Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch and vanilla extract to the apples and stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust cinnamon or sugar as needed; cornstarch will thicken juices as it cooks.
3. In a separate bowl combine rolled oats, flour and kosher salt, then add the remaining brown sugar. Cut the cold butter into the dry mixture with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.
4. Divide the apple filling evenly among four 8–10 oz (about 1-cup) ovenproof ramekins or small heatproof dishes that fit in your air fryer. Spoon the oat topping over each ramekin in an even layer, pressing lightly so some topping contacts the apples.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (176°C) if your model recommends preheating. Place ramekins in the basket without crowding (cook in batches if needed). Air fry for 14–16 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If topping begins to brown too quickly, lower the temperature by 10–15°F and extend time slightly.
6. Let crisps cool 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.