Air fryer fruit recipes

Can you cook fruits in the air fryer

Yes, you can cook fruits in an air fryer. It is a great way to quickly and easily prepare healthy and delicious snacks or desserts.

Fruits like apples, bananas, and pears can be sliced and lightly coated with cinnamon or sugar before being air fried for a few minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized.

Air frying fruits can help to enhance their natural sweetness and flavor and using the air fryer saves time when compared with the oven or grill.

Best Air fryer fruit recipes

Air fryer peach

Air fryer Peaches (Air fryer grilled peaches)

If you love air fried fruits, then you’ll love this delectable summer time dessert! Air fryer peaches are super easy to make and tastes as good as grilled peaches. 

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Air fryer pineapple

Air fryer bacon wrapped pineapple

Air fryer bacon wrapped pineapple (bites and rings)

Here’s something sweet to wrap bacon around. Air fryer Bacon wrapped pineapple bites are delicious sweet and salty appetizers that’s will having you reaching out for more.

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Air fryer banana boats

Air fryer Strawberry cheesecake chimichangas

Air fryer cheesecake chimichangas

Making desserts in the air fryer is one of my favorite things to do. A bite into one of these gooey air fryer cheesecake chimichangas is all you need to try out this easy and delectable dessert in your air fryer. With just 5 ingredients you can make these in less than 10 mins.

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Air fryer baked apples

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Air fryer avocado fries

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Air fryer bacon wrapped avocado

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Why these air fried fruit recipes are so good.

• Air frying fruits creates a crispy texture on the outside while leaving the inside soft and juicy. This can add a satisfying crunch to your snack or dessert.
• This method enhances the natural sweetness and flavor of fruits. The hot air circulating around the fruit caramelizes the natural sugars and intensifies their flavor. Resulting in a sweeter and more flavorful snack or dessert.
• Air fryer fruits are versatile and can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be eaten as a snack, added to oatmeal or yogurt bowls, used as toppings for pancakes or waffles, or even used in baking recipes. The possibilities are endless, making air fryer fruits a fun and creative ingredient to cook with.

How to make fruits in air fryer

You will need to click through to each individual recipe above to get the full recipes of each fruit.

Generally to cook fruits in the air fryer, simply cut the fruits into even sizes then season with your choice of seasoning usually cinnamon and brown sugar then air fry at 380°at (190°C) for up to 10 mins.

More time may be needed depending on the type of fruit and how caramelized you want it to be. So adjust cooking times accordingly

What to serve with air fried fruits

Air fried fruits can be enjoyed as a snack, added to oatmeal or yogurt bowls, used as toppings for pancakes or waffles, or even used in baking recipes. It can also be enjoyed with vanilla ice cream or any other ice cream flavor you love.

How to store and reheat

Allow the air fried fruits to cool down completely before storing them. Place them in an airtight container or ziplock bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to up to 3 days depending on the type of fruit.

To reheat air fried fruits, preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Place the fruits in the air fryer basket and heat them for 2-3 minutes, or until they are warmed through and crispy on the outside.

Alternatively, you can reheat the fruits in the microwave. Place them in a microwave-safe dish and heat them on high for 30-60 seconds, or until they are warmed through.

Air frying Tips

• Cut the fruits into evenly sized pieces to ensure that they cook evenly and are all done at the same time.
• Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, make sure there’s enough space between the fruits in the air fryer basket so that they can cook evenly and get crispy.
• While it's not necessary to use oil when air frying fruits, a light coating of oil or cooking spray can help to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
• To ensure even cooking, flip or shake the fruits halfway through cooking to ensure that all sides are cooked evenly.
• Adjust temperature and time according to the fruit because different fruits may require different cooking temperatures and times, so adjust accordingly based on the fruit and desired level of doneness.
• Fruits are super hot straight out of the air fryer Let the fruits cool for a few minutes before eating to allow them to firm up and become even more crispy and to avoid burns.

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