Baked Apples with Walnut Filling in an Air Fryer

Whipping up a batch of baked apples filled with walnuts is incredibly simple and quick with an air fryer. It only takes a few minutes to prepare the filling and core the apples, and before you know it, you’re setting them in the air fryer for a quick bake.

This air fryer method transforms a traditional treat into something that’s not only delicious and heartwarming but also budget-friendly and efficient.

For a delightful twist, we sprinkle a little cinnamon and powdered sugar on top. If your apples are particularly sweet, a dash of cinnamon alone does the trick. Usually, one large apple per person suffices, and they’re just as tasty served at room temperature.

I prefer grinding my own walnuts for a fresher flavor, but pre-ground walnuts work just as well.

Enjoy a simple, sublime dessert that’s sure to be a hit any day of the week!

Baked Apples with Walnut Filling in an Air Fryer

Quick, delicious air fryer baked apples with walnut filling.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, sweets

Cuisine Hungarian

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

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• 4 apples
• 100 g walnut
• ¼ cup sugar 50 g
• ¼ grated lemon zest
• 50 g raisins
• ¼ cup water 60 ml
• 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar optional

Instructions

 

• Start by preparing your filling. Soak the raisins in a bit of water to plump them up.
  
• Next, grind the walnuts—it only takes a couple of minutes. Mix in the sugar, then stir in the grated lemon peel and plumped raisins.
  
• Add a small amount of water to achieve a creamy, not dry, consistency for the filling.
  
• Core the apples. For those who like extra filling, hollow out a bit more space inside.
  
• Spoon the walnut mixture into the cored apples and place them in your air fryer basket or tray.
• There’s no need to preheat the air fryer. Set it to 320°F (160°C) and bake the apples for 30 minutes. Since apples vary in type and size, check their softness with a needle at about 20-25 minutes, adjusting the time if necessary.
  
• Once done, sprinkle the hot baked apples with cinnamon or a blend of powdered sugar and cinnamon. Let them cool slightly before serving—they’re fantastic both warm and cold.
  

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