Apple & Oatmeal Air Fryer Cups
These delightful air fryer cups combine the sweetness of fresh apples with warm spices and a crunchy streusel topping, creating a cozy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 2.5 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples Use fresh apples for best flavor.
- 0.25 cup brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted For added richness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Can adjust according to taste.
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg For a warm spice flavor.
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping
- 0.25 cup quick-cooking oats
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup salted butter, cubed Keep cold until ready to use.
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
For Cooking
- 1 can cooking spray For greasing ramekins.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peeled, cored, and diced apples with brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Toss everything together until the apples are well-coated.
- Lightly spray 4 individual-sized ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
- Divide the apple mixture evenly among the ramekins and cover each with foil.
Cooking
- Place the covered ramekins in the air fryer and cook until the apples are tender and fragrant.
- In the same mixing bowl, combine the quick-cooking oats, flour, brown sugar, cubed butter, ground cinnamon, and salt for the streusel topping.
- Use your hands to crumble the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Remove the ramekins from the air fryer, uncover them, and distribute the streusel topping over the apples.
- Return the ramekins to the air fryer uncovered and air fry until the streusel is golden brown.
Notes
These air fryer cups are best served warm. They pair well with ice cream for added indulgence. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to a month.