Get ready for delicious treats that will make your taste buds cheer! Our easy, healthy air fryer dessert recipes will surprise you with how tasty and simple they are to make.
Air Fryer Desserts
Imagine biting into friendly, crispy churros or savouring the tropical sweetness of coconut-mango bread pudding, all with less guilt because you're using an air fryer. We've put together a list of favourites like the Best Air Fryer Churros and Air-Fryer Gingerbread Churros that are sure to be a hit at home. Without using oils like in traditional frying, these desserts come out just as delightful!
The Best Air Fryer Churros
Made in an air fryer, Air Fryer Churros are a healthier take on the classic, with a golden, crispy outside and fluffy inside. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples to deliver that sweet cinnamon crunch we all love. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any day, really. Dipped in hot fudge or your favorite sauce, these churros turn any moment into a sweet celebration.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Water
- ⅓ cup Butter unsalted
- ⅓ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Flour AP, plain
- 2 Eggs
- Assembly
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon Butter melted
Air-Fryer Coconut-Mango Bread Pudding
Whip up a tropical dessert with this Coconut-Mango Bread Pudding made in the air fryer. It's a quick and easy treat that combines the lushness of coconut milk with juicy mango chunks, all nestled into whole-wheat bread cubes. Sparked with warm spices and a touch of vanilla, each serving is a cozy yet refreshing bite. Plus, the air fryer gives it a delightful texture without the heaviness, perfect for a fuss-free, delicious finale to any meal.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups cubed dry whole-wheat bread
- 1 ½ cups cubed mango or 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut, divided
Air-Fryer Gingerbread Churros
Easy to make and healthier in the air fryer, these churros can be dunked in creamy maple dip or your choice of sauce, turning everyday moments into festive experiences. Air-Fryer Gingerbread Churros are a season's delight with a spicy-sweet twist. They combine the warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a sugary coat, all with a satisfying crunch. A molasses note deepens the taste, reimagining the classic treat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Air-fryer Brownies
Air-fryer brownies bring a delightful twist to the beloved classic, making them a fuss-free sweet treat. With the air-fryer's magic, these brownies get a perfectly crispy crust with a soft, gooey center, all in less time than traditional baking. They are simple to whip up, needing just a mix of usual ingredients, and the air-fryer does the rest, baking them to chewy perfection.
Air-Fried Donut Sticks
Air-fried donut sticks are a sweet game-changer, turning simple crescent dough into a fun snack. No deep frying needed—just air-fry these sticks for a quick, crispy treat you can dip in chocolate, caramel, or your favorite sweet sauce. With a mix of sugar and cinnamon, they’re ready in 35 minutes, serving up deliciousness that’s both easy and quick to make.
Ingredients:
- 1 8 ounce package refrigerated crescent dough for recipes
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup desired dippers such as fruit jam, syrup, honey, melted chocolate, caramel sauce, or frosting
Air-Fryer Banana Bread
Baking in the air fryer might sound odd, but it promises a texture like no other, with a touch of nuttiness from toasted walnuts. This recipe, ready in just 45 minutes, brings a new twist to classic banana bread, making it darker and incredibly moist because of the air fryer’s direct heat. Perfect with morning coffee!
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about ¾ cup, 12 ounces)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
Healthy Air Fryer Cookies
These treats swap deep-frying for air frying, creating cookies that are delightfully crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. Packed with dark chocolate chips and walnuts, they're not just tasty, but also boast a better-for-you twist. In just 16 minutes, indulge in a batch of cookies that are as nurturing as they are satisfying.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed walnuts
Easy Air Fryer Baked Apples
Perfect for using up extra apples, it blends sweet and a hint of heat from a dash of cayenne. With an air fryer, cleanup is a breeze, making these apples a go-to for satisfying sweet cravings without the hassle. Easy Air Fryer Baked Apples turn a simple fruit into a dessert sensation filled with cinnamon, oats, and maple goodness.
Ingredients:
- 2 apples large
- ⅓ cup oats
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon divided
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- pinch flaky sea salt or to taste
Healthy Air Fryer Banana Bread
Whip up a batch of Healthy Air Fryer Banana Bread in a breeze—an ideal treat for busy snack-lovers! No added sugar, just natural sweetness from ripe bananas, this delight emerges golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy inside.
Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (500 g) mashed or pureed overripe bananas (from about 5–6 medium)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups (198 g) white whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup mix-ins (optional; see notes)
Air fryer quesitos
In just a few steps, cream cheese and sugar are wrapped in buttery pastry squares, ready for the air fryer to work its magic. Out come golden, crispy treats, with a sprinkle of icing sugar and a ribbon of caramel sauce adding the final touch. Quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear, they're the perfect warm dessert for any day.
Ingredients:
- 250g pkt cream cheese, chopped
- 2 tbsp pure icing sugar, plus extra, to dust
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 sheets frozen butter puff pastry, just thawed
- 1 egg, lightly whisked
- Bought caramel sauce, to serve (optional)
