Easy Air Fryer Dessert Recipes

Here are some easy air fryer dessert recipes that are perfect for autumn, using your airfryer. Each recipe is straightforward, delicious, and designed for a cozy fall experience! 

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1. Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Ingredients:

• 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Apples: Toss the apple slices in a bowl with a little cinnamon and set aside.
2. Make the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.
3. Assemble: Place the apples in the air fryer basket and top with the oat mixture.
4. Air Fry: Set the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
5. Serve: Enjoy warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

2. Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well blended.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
4. Prepare Muffin Cups: Line your muffin tin with paper liners or grease them lightly.
5. Fill and Air Fry: Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with batter. Place the muffin tin in the air fryer basket and set to 320°F (160°C). Cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool and Enjoy: Let the muffins cool before serving.

3. Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
2. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
3. Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or spray it lightly with cooking spray.
4. Scoop and Air Fry: Use a cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the parchment paper, spacing them apart. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for about 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden.
5. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

4. Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar (for coating)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
3. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Prepare Donut Pan: Grease a donut pan or use silicone molds. Fill each mold about halfway with batter.
5. Air Fry: Set the air fryer to 330°F (165°C) and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. While the donuts are warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

5. Air Fryer Sweet Potato Pie Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 package of pre-made pie crust

Instructions:

1. Cook Sweet Potato: Boil the sweet potato until tender, then mash it in a bowl.
2. Mix Filling: Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla to the mashed sweet potato, mixing well.
3. Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust and cut it into small circles (about 3 inches in diameter).
4. Fill and Seal: Place a small spoonful of sweet potato filling in the center of each circle. Fold the crust over and seal the edges with a fork.
5. Air Fry: Arrange the pie bites in the air fryer basket and cook at 320°F (160°C) for about 10-12 minutes until golden.
6. Serve: Enjoy warm, dusted with powdered sugar if desired.