Air Fryer Apple Crisp with Oats

Air fryer apple crisp with oats is amazing!! Skip the oven and make this amazing fruit dessert in individual mugs in your Ninja Foodi or Cosori tonight. Fall comfort food at it’s finest right here. 

Air Fryer Apple Crisp with Oats

Are you all about fresh apple recipes right now??!! So are we! When I step into Albertsons on Broadway, they’re filled with decorations, holiday activities, and treats like this!! These caramel apples are what inspired me to make this. You could use our crumble mixture or use no oats to cut down the carbs.

Ok so I bought 2 of these and cut them into apple slices for dessert because I just couldn’t resist. I did share though, a little. 😉

We aren’t brand specific except to say that I love this square basket version because things just fit better to make this. First let’s head to their produce section, which is HUGE by the way. Well, it is the largest Albertsons in the world so that would be expected right?? I want you to grab:

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Ingredients

1. Fuji and/or Granny Smith apples
   1. green will be firmer
   2. I used Fuji for this and our air fryer apple chips
   3. You’ll need 1 large apple per 18 oz. mug full
2. Brown sugar and a bit of white sugar
3. Old fashioned oats – don’t use quick oats
4. All purpose flour – remember how to measure flour properly
5. Cinnamon and nutmeg
6. Butter
7. Apple cider or water
8. I like adding a small handful of raisins and chopped walnuts but those are optional as well
9. Large bowl to mix items together
10. Fresh cranberries can be found there too – these are optional but a fun holiday add in

2 – 18 ounce oven / air fryer safe mugs can be found with the bakeware. If they’re out you can grab a few here too. You can grab a Ninja Foodi in that spot too if you don’t already have one so you can make this but any brand air fryer with a large basket will do though.

What are the best apples to use in apple crisp?

• That depends on your preference really.
  • if you like your apples to remain a bit firm when done choose Granny Smith
  • prefer them a bit firm but still quite tender and on the sweeter side, pick Fuji (my favorite)
  • use half and half if you like too!
  • cooking apples tend to break down too much so avoid red delicious

What is the difference between apple crisp and apple crumble?

A crumble topping rarely includes oats or nuts, ours does. Instead it usually has a streusel combination of flour, sugar and butter.

My first batch used a combo of both types as you see in the photo above. I peeled half of the skin off This turned out firmer than I like it, but if that’s what you’re seeking I’d make it the same way. Then I made it another way so I could compare…and enjoy it a bit more, let’s be honest here. The second batch used only Fuji apples. I peeled the entire apple this time and cut into smaller pieces, diced really This version was perfectly soft and tender just like I love it, this recipe is in the card below

Should you cover apple crisp when baking?

If the apples are still too firm for your liking but your topping is still brown, cover the crisp with foil so the apples will bake without your topping burning.

You don’t want overcooked top and under baked fruit. This is a great way to prevent that. You can also cover with foil and the beginning and remove at the end like we did here. When making apple crisp in the air fryer you’ll need to cover for the initial 16 minute cook time to soften your fruit.

It only takes 3 minutes for the crumble topping to lightly brown and that isn’t long enough to get tender apples.

How to Make Air fryer Apple Crisp for Two

So the steps are quite simple really: Pick up all the items you need at Albertsons on Broadway or Market Street locations, and don’t forget the vanilla ice cream. That takes it over the top I tell you!

• Peel your apples and dice them into small pieces. Add the apples into a bowl.
• Add your top 6 ingredients into the bowl and stir so all apples are well coated and flour is mixed in. Could add in some raisins, cranberries and even crushed walnuts can go in.
• Divide this mixture into your 2 oven safe 18 oz. mugs or ramekins. Pour your 1 tbsp of apple cider or water on top. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl add your softened butter (if from fridge put in microwave for 30 seconds), sugar, remaining brown sugar, oats, remaining cinnamon and flour. Use a spoon or fork to mix together well so all ingredients are incorporated well.
• Spoon this evenly across the top of your two 18 oz. oven safe dishes or mugs. Cover them both with foil.
• Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
• Set foil covered mugs into air fryer basket and close. Continue cooking at 350 degrees for 16 minutes.
• Then remove foil and discard. Continue air frying at 350 degrees for 3 more minutes to lightly brown the tops.
• DO NOT open for 5 minutes once it is done, allow to sit in there to continue cooking for this time.

Use pot holders to remove because they’re hot. Place on a cool plate to serve. Can top with a bit of sugar cinnamon mixture, ice cream and/or caramel sundae syrup if desired.

Way faster than making this in the oven at 350 degrees, and in the summertime you don’t have to heat up your house to make it either! Wanna see what it looks like when you take a big ol’ scoop out of it??! Look at this!! Now these were “baked” in individual mugs so they’re easy to handle and you wouldn’t have to share. 😉

But what if you don’t finish the whole thing and want to save some for tomorrow? That’s never happened in our house but here’s some information.

Should apple crisp be refrigerated?

I would if you have leftovers. Store in a sealed container and reheat within two days or so. You will need to keep in the cool instead of the counter or it will spoil and won’t be safe to eat again the next day.

How do you reheat apple crisp?

If you don’t like eating it cold the next day you can just pop it into the microwave for about 30 seconds. I might stir after that and add 1 tbsp of apple cider to add a bit of moisture and pop it back in for an additional 30 sec. Keep in mind that the oat crumble won’t be crisp anymore after the first few hours of it being freshly made.

Can you freeze apple crisp?

If you wanted to freeze prior to baking you would have to just do this with the diced fruit, the topping would have to be made fresh. Instead what I would recommend to make a larger batch would be to dice many apples and squeeze a bit of lemon juice on top to prevent browning.

Then bake the apples without the crumble, allow to cool, spoon into freezer bags and freeze. Make the topping once apples are defrosted and just follow the last step for 3 minutes at 350 degrees.

Other baked apple recipes

• Yes I have made this in every way possible, even baked apples in the oven!!
• I’ve made Crockpot apple crisp with green apples, those are best when slow cooking.
• Instant Pot apple crisp is one of my most popular recipes. I used the same type for this.
• Apple rhubarb crisp in the oven
• Want to make baked apples in your oven too? Try our cast iron apple crisp recipe too!

Ninja Foodi Apple Crisp Recipe

So what are you waiting for?? Dive into the delicious at your Albertsons store with culinary delights around every corner and grab what you need to make this! You’re going to want to share what you found and this air fryer dessert with your friends for sure. 😉

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