Air Fryer Apple Crumble
Ready in about 35 minutes.
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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.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 100 g (3/4 cup) plain flour
- 75 g (1/3 cup) cold butter, cubed
- 50 g (1/4 cup) brown sugar
- 40 g (1/2 cup) rolled oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- 1Toss the diced apples with caster sugar, cinnamon and vanilla, then tip into a greased air-fryer-safe dish.
- 2Rub the flour and cold butter together until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- 3Stir in the brown sugar and oats to make a rough, clumpy crumble.
- 4Scatter the crumble evenly over the apples.
- 5Preheat the air fryer to 170°C/340°F, then bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and bubbling at the edges.
- 6Rest for 5 minutes and serve with custard or ice cream.
Tips for the best results
- Keep the butter fridge-cold for the crumbliest topping.
- Add a handful of blackberries to the apples for a classic autumn twist.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer apple crumble steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer apple crumble the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer apple crumble?
A typical starting point is 170°C / 340°F for 18-22 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer apple crumble ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer apple crumble serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.