Air Fryer Desserts – Crispy Sweet Treats in 35 Minutes

Air fryers can make desserts crispy without the mess of deep frying.

You can cook things like cookies, cakes, and even banana boats in just minutes.

These recipes work best when you follow the steps and use the right ingredients.

About the Ingredients

1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter

This adds richness to desserts like cookies. Use salted butter if you prefer, but reduce other salt in the recipe.

1/2 cup (70g) brown sugar

Brown sugar gives a caramel-like flavor. You can use white sugar if you like, but it won't taste the same.

1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour

This is used for cookies and crumbles. You can use whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.

1/2 cup (120ml) milk

Milk helps keep cookies and cakes moist. You can use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.

1/2 cup (100g) Nutella

This is great for stuffing French toast or adding a chocolatey flavor. Substitute with another chocolate hazelnut spread if you prefer.

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla adds a sweet aroma. If you don’t have it, use a teaspoon of maple syrup or almond extract instead.

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

This helps cookies and cakes rise. You can skip it for a denser texture, but they might not be as fluffy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the batter

Mix butter, sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Add baking powder for lift.

2. Shape the cookies

Scoop batter into small balls and flatten them slightly. Place them on parchment paper in the air fryer basket.

3. Set the temperature and time

Cook at 325°F (160°C) for 12 minutes. Check the color halfway through to avoid burning.

4. Make the lava mug cake

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and milk in a mug. Add a scoop of chocolate or Nutella on top.

5. Cook the mug cake

Set the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) and cook for 8 minutes. The center should be soft and gooey.

6. Create Nutella stuffed French toast

Split a slice of bread, spread Nutella inside, and cook in the air fryer at 325°F (160°C) for 5 minutes.

7. Make the apple crumble

Mix chopped apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Top with a flour and butter mixture for a crust.

8. Cook the crumble

Place the apple mixture in a small dish and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Watch for golden edges.

9. Prepare banana boats

Peel a banana, scoop out the center, and fill it with chocolate and nuts. Wrap in foil and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes.

10. Make cheesecake cups

Mix cream cheese, sugar, and eggs in a small cup. Cook at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.

How to Store Air Fryer Desserts

Delicious Variations

• Try using peanut butter instead of Nutella for a different flavor in your stuffed French toast.
• Make a blueberry version of the apple crumble with fresh or frozen blueberries.
• For a vegan twist, use flaxseed meal mixed with water as an egg substitute in the mug cake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Next time you want a quick and easy dessert, reach for your air fryer. These recipes are simple and fun to try with different ingredients.

Air Fryer Desserts

Make sweet, crispy desserts in your air fryer with easy recipes like brown butter cookies, Nutella-stuffed French toast, and lava mug cake. Perfect for late-night cravings.

15 minPrep time35 minCook time6Servings285 kcalCalories

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🧂 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (100g) unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup (70g) brown sugar
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (100g) Nutella
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

📋 Instructions

1. 1Prepare the batter — Mix butter, sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Add baking powder for lift.
2. 2Shape the cookies — Scoop batter into small balls and flatten them slightly. Place them on parchment paper in the air fryer basket.
3. 3Set the temperature and time — Cook at 325°F (160°C) for 12 minutes. Check the color halfway through to avoid burning.
4. 4Make the lava mug cake — Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and milk in a mug. Add a scoop of chocolate or Nutella on top.
5. 5Cook the mug cake — Set the air fryer to 350°F (180°C) and cook for 8 minutes. The center should be soft and gooey.
6. 6Create Nutella stuffed French toast — Split a slice of bread, spread Nutella inside, and cook in the air fryer at 325°F (160°C) for 5 minutes.
7. 7Make the apple crumble — Mix chopped apples with brown sugar and cinnamon. Top with a flour and butter mixture for a crust.
8. 8Cook the crumble — Place the apple mixture in a small dish and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Watch for golden edges.
9. 9Prepare banana boats — Peel a banana, scoop out the center, and fill it with chocolate and nuts. Wrap in foil and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes.
10. 10Make cheesecake cups — Mix cream cheese, sugar, and eggs in a small cup. Cook at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.

👨🍳 Chef's Note: Air fryers can be tricky for desserts. Use the right temperature, watch the color, and avoid overfilling the basket for best results.

Servings: 6

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Simple RecipesCooker50 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): 285 kcal · 12g protein · 22g carbs · 9g fat