Air Fryer Baked Apples
Warm cinnamon spiced Air Fryer Baked Apples stuffed with pecans, gluten-free oats and sweetened with date paste for a healthy easy vegan dessert.
Servings: 4
Calories: 270kcal
Equipment
- air fryer We used the Cosori toaster oven style air fryer
- melon baller scoop
Ingredients
Filling
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup date paste
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon dried ground
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg dried ground - optional
- ⅓ cup oatmeal dried plain ( we used gluten free instant oats or can use old fashion oats)
- 2 tablespoons pecans chopped
- 1 tablespoon raisins optional
Apples
- 4 medium apples whole
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (to prevent your apples from browning or oxidizing)
- spray oil to prevent sticking
- 4 tablespoon Coconut whipped cream as a garnish (optional) - or regular whipped cream, ice cream or a dollop of yogurt.
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F (176 degrees C)
- Assemble the filling. In a medium microwavable bowl, add coconut oil and date paste. Microwave for approximately 20 to 30 seconds on high power just to soften. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, dried oatmeal, chopped pecans and raisins and stir until incorporated. Set aside.
- Prepare apples. Wash, cut a circle around the stem and core apples. Be careful not to puncture the sides or poke holes on the bottom of the apple. (Hint: Use a melon baller to remove the seeds and core) Drizzle the inside of the apple with lemon juice to prevent browning. Repeat this process with the remaining apples.
- Scoop the oatmeal date nut filling into each prepared apple. Be sure to pack the filling with your fingers or a spoon so there are no gaps.
- Line your air fryer basket or air fryer baking tray with either parchment paper or aluminum foil and spray with oil. (Makes clean up faster and prevents sticking) Place your stuffed apples in the lined air fryer basket or air fryer baking tray. Leave space between each apple so the air fryer can work its convection magic. (If you have a toaster oven style air fryer, place the tray in the middle section so that the apples and filling are not touching the cooking elements.
- Air fry baked apples for approximately 15 to 18 minutes or until you can easily pierce a knife into the apple. The goal is to have a "crisp but tender apple". If you like your apples softer, continue to cook for a few minutes longer to your desired tenderness.
- Top with coconut cream whipped topping or topping of choice, dust with a little ground cinnamon. Enjoy!
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Notes
Recipe Tips
- Line your air fryer basket or baking tray with either parchment paper or aluminum foil to reduce cleanup time.
- Spray the parchment or aluminum foil with a little spray oil to prevent sticking.
- Microwave your coconut oil and date paste for just about 20 to 30 seconds to soften. This makes it easier to stir the cinnamon spice oats filling mixture.
- Pack the pecan date oatmeal stuffing mixture well into the cavity of the apple. Press it down with your fingers or a spoon. This makes sure there are no gaps.
- Do not let your apples touch in the air fryer. Make sure there is space between each so that the convection oven can do its thing.
- If you have a toaster oven style air fryer, place the apples in the middle tray. Make sure the tops of the apple are not touching any of the cooking elements.
- Air fry at a 350 degrees F (176 degrees C) not at 400 degrees F! This is very important as the filling will burn before your apples have a chance to cook through. We have already tested this theory for you.
Nutrition
Serving: 1apple | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg