Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Baked Apples

Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Baked Apples recipe
Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Baked Apples recipe
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Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Baked Apples

These apples are cozy, gooey, and just fancy enough to make it look like you tried harder than you did. The little splash of water helps the apples soften without drying out.

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Prep Time15
Cook Time16
Total Time31
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith
  • 2 Tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp old-fashioned oats
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 soft caramels or 2 Tbsp caramel sauce
  • 2 Tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 330°F.
  2. Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact.
  3. Stir the nuts, oats, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  4. Spoon the oat mixture into each apple.
  5. Press one caramel into the center of each apple or drizzle caramel sauce into the filling.
  6. Place the apples in an air fryer-safe baking dish.
  7. Add the water to the bottom of the dish.
  8. Air fry for 14–16 mins., until the apples are tender.
  9. Let the apples cool for 5 mins. before serving.
Gourmet Geek Tip

Do not core through the bottom. | Add water to keep the apples tender. | Choose firm apples so they hold their shape.

Equipment You'll Need

Air fryer
small air fryer-safe baking dish
apple corer or spoon
Tags:caramel, oats, nuts, air fryer dessert