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If you're on the lookout for a delightful treat that combines sweetness with a hint of sass, look no further than Sweet & Sassy Air Fryer Apple Poppers. This recipe brings the scrumptious flavors of baked apples directly to your kitchen, all while utilizing the modern marvel of air frying.

Sweet & Sassy Air Fryer Apple Poppers

A delightful dessert or snack made with Granny Smith apples filled with a cream cheese mixture and baked in an air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2.0 large Granny Smith apples
  • 1.0 cup granola or crushed nuts
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese
  • 2.0 tablespoons honey
  • 1.0 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup caramel sauce
  • 1.0 tablespoon cooking spray or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the apples: Start by washing and coring the Granny Smith apples. Slice them into thin wedges, about 0.25 inch thick.
  • Make the filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble the poppers: Take each apple wedge and spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture onto one side. Sprinkle granola or crushed nuts on top of the filling, then fold the apple wedge in half to create a popper.
  • Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
  • Air fry the poppers: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with olive oil. Place the apple poppers in the basket in a single layer, making sure they aren’t overcrowded. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the apples are tender and golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
  • Serve: Once cooked, remove the poppers from the air fryer. Drizzle the warm apple poppers with caramel sauce before serving, and if desired, sprinkle with additional granola for crunch.
  • Enjoy: Serve your Sweet & Sassy Air Fryer Apple Poppers warm as a delightful dessert or snack!

Notes

Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
Keyword air fryer, apple, dessert