34 Air Fryer Dessert Recipes
Cakes, cookies, doughnuts and crumbles without heating the oven.
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Baking in an air fryer sounds wrong until you realise it is just a very small fan oven. That is actually an advantage for desserts: it reaches temperature in two minutes, browns the top beautifully, and costs a fraction of running a full oven for one tray of cookies.
All 34 air fryer dessert recipes
Air Fryer Apple Crumble
170°C · 18-22 min
Warm, spiced apples under a buttery, golden crumble topping in under half an hour. The air fryer crisps the oaty topping while keeping the fruit soft and syrupy, making it the perfect fuss-free pudding for two to four. Cooks at 170°C / 340°F for 18-22 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Apple Fritters
180°C · 7-10 min
Soft apple fritters with crisp edges, warm spice and a sweet glaze. A lovely air fryer bake for autumn or any time you want something cosy. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 7-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Apple Pie
175°C · 22-28 min
A golden, flaky apple pie baked in a compact air fryer that crisps the pastry beautifully without heating the whole kitchen. The cinnamon-spiced apples turn tender and jammy while the top crust bakes to a deep, buttery gold. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 22-28 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Baked Apples
180°C · 12-16 min
Soft baked apples with a warm cinnamon centre and tender skin. A simple old-fashioned dessert made even easier. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 12-16 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Banana Bread
160°C · 25-35 min
Moist banana bread with a tender crumb and caramelised top, baked in a loaf tin or cake pan that fits your air fryer basket. Perfect for using up ripe bananas. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 25-35 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Beignets
175°C · 6-8 min
Light, airy New Orleans beignets with a generous snowfall of icing sugar, made without a pan of hot oil. The air fryer puffs the pillowy dough to golden perfection for a café-style treat at home. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 6-8 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Bread Pudding
160°C · 20-25 min
A comforting, custardy bread pudding with a crisp golden top and soft, spiced centre, a brilliant way to use up stale bread. The air fryer sets the custard gently while giving the top a lovely caramelised finish. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 20-25 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Brownies
160°C · 14-18 min
Fudgy brownies with crackly tops and rich chocolate flavour, baked in a small pan that fits the air fryer. Ideal for a quick dessert fix. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 14-18 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cheesecake
150°C · 25-30 min
A creamy, New York-style baked cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base, set gently in the air fryer for a silky centre and no cracks. The compact size and steady heat make it surprisingly easy to get a professional finish. Cooks at 150°C / 300°F for 25-30 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Chocolate Cake
160°C · 25-30 min
A deeply moist, rich chocolate cake with a soft, fudgy crumb, baked easily in the air fryer. Cocoa gives it intense flavour and the compact heat keeps it wonderfully tender, ready to frost or dust with icing sugar. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 25-30 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie for One
160°C · 6-8 min
A warm gooey chocolate chip cookie made just for one person. Perfect when you want dessert fast without baking a whole batch. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 6-8 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Chocolate Muffins
160°C · 10-13 min
Soft chocolate muffins with rich cocoa flavour and fluffy crumb, baked quickly in small batches. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 10-13 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Churros
190°C · 8-10 min
Crisp, ridged churros dusted in cinnamon sugar - all the joy of the fairground with none of the deep-frying. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples
180°C · 8-12 min
Tender cinnamon apples with a buttery glaze and warm spiced flavour. Great for porridge, pancakes, yoghurt or a quick dessert. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 8-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
160°C · 8-11 min
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with gooey centres and golden tops. The air fryer is ideal for small-batch brunch bakes and shortcut dough recipes. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 8-11 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Cookies
160°C · 6-8 min
Soft-centred cookies with lightly crisp edges, baked in tiny batches whenever the craving hits. The air fryer is perfect for quick cookies without heating the oven. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 6-8 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Donuts
175°C · 5-6 min
Light, fluffy donuts made from tinned biscuit dough or homemade dough, coated in cinnamon sugar. Ready in minutes, no deep fryer. Cooks at 175°C / 350°F for 5-6 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Hand Pies
180°C · 8-12 min
Golden hand pies with flaky pastry and a jammy fruit filling. Great for small-batch baking and easy desserts without the oven. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 8-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Lava Cakes
180°C · 8-10 min
Rich chocolate lava cakes with a gooey centre and tender outer sponge. An easy impressive dessert for date night or dinner parties. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Muffins
160°C · 10-13 min
Soft, fluffy muffins baked in small batches without needing the oven. Great for breakfast, lunchboxes and quick sweet cravings. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 10-13 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
160°C · 6-8 min
Chewy oatmeal cookies with crisp edges and cosy flavour. Great plain or with raisins or chocolate chips stirred through. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 6-8 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Oreos
180°C · 4-6 min
Warm, fluffy air fryer Oreos wrapped in pastry and dusted with sugar. A fun fairground-style dessert made with minimal effort. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 4-6 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Peach Cobbler
165°C · 20-25 min
Sweet, juicy peaches bubbling beneath a soft, cakey cobbler topping that turns golden in the air fryer. It is a comforting Southern classic made quick and easy, with just the right crisp edge and a tender, spoonable centre. Cooks at 165°C / 330°F for 20-25 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Peaches
180°C · 7-10 min
Soft, caramelised peaches with juicy centres and almost no effort. A simple dessert that feels special with yoghurt, cream or ice cream. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 7-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
160°C · 7-9 min
Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies with the classic criss-cross fork marks and a rich, nutty flavour. The air fryer bakes them in small batches for tender centres and lightly crisp edges every time. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 7-9 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Pineapple
190°C · 8-10 min
Sweet, caramelised pineapple with golden edges and tropical flavour. Delicious on its own or spooned over yoghurt and ice cream. Cooks at 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Pop Tarts
180°C · 8-10 min
Homemade toaster-style pastries with a flaky crust, jammy filling and sweet icing, far better than the shop-bought kind. The air fryer bakes them to a golden, crisp finish in under ten minutes. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 8-10 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Roasted Grapes
180°C · 6-8 min
Warm, jammy roasted grapes that burst with sweetness. A simple topping for yoghurt, porridge, cheese boards or desserts. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 6-8 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Roasted Strawberries
180°C · 5-7 min
Soft, jammy strawberries with concentrated flavour in just minutes. Delicious over yoghurt, cheesecake or porridge. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 5-7 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer S’mores
180°C · 3-5 min
Toasty marshmallows, melted chocolate and crisp biscuits without a campfire. A super-fast dessert everyone loves. Cooks at 180°C / 350°F for 3-5 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Scones
160°C · 8-11 min
Light, tender scones with golden tops, perfect for jam and cream or simply buttered warm. A great small-batch bake. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 8-11 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Smores Dip
180°C · 5-7 min
A shareable skillet of melted chocolate topped with golden, toasted marshmallows, scooped up with biscuits. The air fryer melts the chocolate and torches the marshmallow tops in minutes for an easy, crowd-pleasing pudding. Cooks at 180°C / 360°F for 5-7 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Sugar Cookies
160°C · 7-9 min
Soft, buttery sugar cookies with lightly crisp edges and a tender centre, baked in small batches in the air fryer. They are perfect for decorating and come together with everyday store-cupboard ingredients. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 7-9 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Air Fryer Vanilla Cupcakes
160°C · 9-12 min
Light vanilla cupcakes with a soft crumb and simple bakery-style charm. Perfect for small-batch baking. Cooks at 160°C / 320°F for 9-12 min. Ingredients, method, and starting-point times for a domestic air fryer.
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Take about 20°C / 25°F off any conventional oven baking temperature. Air fryers sit much closer to the heating element and move air far more aggressively, so a cake baked at the oven temperature will set a crust before the middle has risen.
Check early, too. Most air fryer bakes finish 20-25% faster than the oven version, and a dessert goes from perfect to dry in the space of two minutes.
What you need to cover
Anything with a loose batter or a light topping needs foil over it for the first two-thirds of the bake. Without it the fan will either scorch the surface or physically blow the topping around the basket.
Cake tins, silicone moulds and ramekins all work as long as there is a finger of clearance around them for air to move. A tin that fills the basket edge to edge will bake unevenly no matter what temperature you use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you bake a cake in an air fryer?
Yes. Use a tin that leaves a couple of centimetres of clearance around it, drop the temperature about 20°C / 25°F below the recipe, and cover the top with foil for the first two-thirds so the fan does not scorch it.
What temperature do you bake desserts in an air fryer?
Most sit between 150°C / 300°F and 170°C / 340°F. Cookies and doughnuts are at the higher end, cakes and anything custard-based at the lower end.
Why did my air fryer cake sink?
Usually the basket was opened too early, or the temperature was too high so the outside set while the centre was still liquid. Leave it alone for the first two-thirds of the bake and use a lower temperature.
Can you use parchment paper for air fryer desserts?
Yes, and for sticky bakes you should. Use perforated parchment cut to size, put it in only once the food is on top of it, and never preheat with an empty sheet in the basket - it will lift into the element.