Air fryers are the only appliances that we didn’t expect to fall in love with. Just look at the advantages of this appliance. It takes less time to cook with the perfect outer crust and inner cooked meal. Isn’t this the easiest thing to work around without hassle and no rocket science?
We made every possible meal in this air fryer, from pork ribs to french fries, and the result was astonishing every single time. An air fryer can do it all.
From chicken wings to juicy full-meal steaks, it has shown the magic and is proven to work like a charm for desserts too.
Here we will discuss some of the favorite dessert recipes that you can make to satisfy your sweet tooth and even get applause by sharing them with your loved ones.
First of all, we’ll start with the most loved recipe:
What is it that An Air Fryer Cannot Bake?
Eight things you shouldn’t probably cook in an air fryer.
- Battered foods
- Fresh greens
- Whole roasts
- Cheese
- Raw grains
- Hamburgers
- Toast
- Popcorn
What Desserts are Air Fryers Capable of Making?
Pastries, cookies, doughnuts, and even cakes—treats that you would typically bake in your oven or deep-fry on the stove—can all be made using an air fryer, and they’re not at all difficult to prepare.
The air fryer is a fantastic technology that can be used for more than just frying french fries. This ingenious kitchen tool can prepare a wide variety of foods, including quick weeknight suppers, trendy TikTok snacks, entertaining appetizers, and more.
AIR-FRIED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Ingredients:
- Butter (melted)
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Large egg
- Pure vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Kosher salt
- Chopped walnuts
- Chocolate chips
Directions:
- In a bowl, whisk together butter and both sugars; then add vanilla extract and a large egg until mixed. Add baking soda, flour, and salt, stirring until it’s all combined.
- Place the parchment paper on the air fryer basket, making sure to leave room for the hot air to flow. Using a larger scoop (equal to 3 tablespoons), place the cookie dough onto the paper, leaving 2″ space in between each cookie, and flatten them slightly.
- Bake them for 8 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they are golden and slightly soft. Give them a 5-minute cooling rest before serving.
AIR FRIED S’MORES:
Ingredients:
- Graham crackers.
- Marshmallows.
- Chocolate bars.
Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer to about 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully place the graham crackers in the basket in a single layer and top it up with marshmallows (place a wire rack on the marshmallows to make sure they don’t move).
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the marshmallows are slightly melted and their edges are golden brown.
- Take them out and place a chocolate bar on top of the marshmallows and close them down with a graham cracker on top of them.
- Serve it hot and enjoy it.
AIR-FRIED CHURROS:
Ingredients:
- Water
- Milk
- Canola oil
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Lemon zest
- Large egg
- Ground cinnamon
- Sugar
- Cooking spray
Directions:
- In a large saucepan, bring milk, water, oil, and salt to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir it until it forms a smooth ball. Transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool down for 5 minutes.
- Beat the smooth dough on medium-high speed for 1 minute, or until the dough gets soft. Add the larger egg and lemon zest to the dough and beat it for an additional 2-3 minutes. Let it rest again for 5 minutes.
- Take a pastry bag with a large star tip and pipe the dough on the parchment paper into 4″ or 3″ inch strips, leaving a 1″ gap between all of them. Chill for 1 hour.
- Spray the churros with the cooking spray and place them in the basket carefully. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until the outer layer, is brown and slightly crunchy.
- Combine granulated sugar and sprinkle the churros with it.
- Serve warm with your favorite dip.
AIR-FRIED Apple Fritters:
Ingredients:
- Apple (small diced)
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Butter
- Egg
- Milk
- Lemon juice
Directions:
- Cut the apple into small dice cubes. You can peel it off according to your preference, but it’s not necessary.
- In a large bowl, add flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir it until it is combined properly.
- In another bowl, mix all the wet ingredients like eggs, milk, lemon juice, and butter.
- Add both the mixture and the diced apple to a single bowl and stir until all is combined.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator while preheating your oven to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Scoop the apple fritter batter in a single layer on the parchment paper into medium-sized balls (2 tablespoons), making sure each fritter is not touching the other. Cook them for 6-7 minutes.
- While apple fritters are in the making, whisk together sugar, milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for the glaze.
- Remove the apple fritters when they begin to crust and get golden brown.
- Glaze them and enjoy them while being hot served.
AIR-FRIED PEPPERMINT LAVA CAKE:
Ingredients:
- Semi-sweetened chocolate chips
- Butter
- Confectioners sugar
- Large eggs
- Egg yolks
- All-purpose flour
- Peppermint extracts
- Crushed peppermint candy (optional)
Directions:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter for 30 seconds; stir until mixed.
- Add confectioners’ sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and peppermint extract to the melted mixture, and whisk it until it is blended. Then fold the whole mixture into the flour.
- Take the ramekins (a small bowl to serve as a side dish), then grease and flour them generously so that the batter doesn’t stick while cooking. Pour the batter into ramekins.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 Fahrenheit, then place the ramekins in the air fryer basket carefully.
- Cook them for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set. Make sure you don’t overcook them.
- If you take the thermometer and insert it into the ramekins, if the reading says 160 degrees, then it is cooked perfectly.
- Take out the basket and let it stand for 5 minutes. Run the knife around the ramekin sides to loosen the cake slightly; invert onto dessert plates. Sprinkle it with crushed peppermint candies and serve it immediately.
AIR FRYER MINI NUTELLA DOUGHNUT HOLES:
Ingredients:
- Large egg
- Tube of refrigerated flaky biscuits
- Water
- Confectioners sugar
- Nutella
Directions:
- Whisk eggs with water. On a lightly floured surface, roll each biscuit into a circle and cut it into 4 equal wedges.
- Brush lightly with the whisked egg mixture and then top each wedge with 1 teaspoon of Nutella. Bring the corner above the filling and tightly seal it by pinching the sides.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and place each wedge in the ungreased basket of an air fryer.
- Cook them for 8–10 minutes, turning them once, or until each side is crusty and golden brown.
- Take them out, sprinkle them with confectioner’s sugar and serve them warm.
AIR FRYER APPLE HAND PIES:
Ingredients:
- Pack of pie crust
- Can of apple pie filling
- Large egg
- Water
- Sugar
- Caramel sauce (optional for dipping)
Directions:
- Take out the pie crust from the packaging and cut it into 5″ circles using a cookie cutter.
- Place two apple slices from the apple filling onto the pie dough on the bottom half. With a little water on the tip of your finger and wet the outside edges, seal the pie dough by folding it over the filling, making the moon shape.
- Pinch the edges and then crimp them with the fork so that they don’t flow out. Then brush the pie crust with the egg and water mixture.
- Sprinkle half a teaspoon of coarse sugar on each pie and make three slits in each upper layer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and then place the oil-sprayed pies in the basket.
- Cook for about 10 minutes until the pie edges are golden brown and the pie is bubbling. Take them out of the air fryer and serve them with caramel dipping sauce for an extra sweet taste.
AIR FRYER BAKED APPLES:
Ingredients:
- Granny smith or green apples (halved and cored)
- Old style oats
- Brown sugar
- Melted butter
- Cinnamon
Directions:
- Load your air fryer basket with the halved and cored apples facing upwards in a single layer. Cook the apples for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. (If your apples don’t stay in place, then you can use scrunched-up aluminum on either side of the apples.)
- While the apples are air-frying, mix up the toppings.
- Combine the melted butter, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Toss them until they are covered and combined.
- After the apples are baked, remove the basket and spread the oat mixture evenly on each halved apple. Place them again in the air fryer at 350 Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes, or until the apples are soft in the center.
- To check if it is done completely, poke the apples with a fork. The apples should feel tender. Serve them warm.
Here’s how you can make them:
Calories In The Above Recipes:
| Recipe | Calories |
| Chocolate chip cookies | 330 |
| Air fried S’mores | 118 |
| Churros | 204 |
| Apple Fritters | 145 |
| Peppermint Lava Cake | 545 |
| Mini Nutella Doughnut Holes | 94 |
| Air Fryer Baked Apples | 100 |
SUMMARY:
- With Halloween and Christmas being around the corner, air-frying the desserts will come in handy. It cuts out the time for preparation and cooks each dessert evenly, with flavors bursting in the mouth.
- Air frying the desserts won’t lower the carbohydrates, but it will surely cut out the cholesterol and the need for the inadequate amount of oil in the recipes.
- Making these recipes will be beneficial as they don’t produce a mess. Also, sharing them will give you applause from all your friends and family.
- Thus, air-frying is the best option to opt for when in a hurry and for everyday preparations, whether there’s an occasion or not, even if you are cooking the whole meal or just the desserts.