15 Super Easy Air Fryer Desserts
Your air fryer isn’t just for making crispy fries and chicken wings.
This magical kitchen gadget can whip up incredible desserts in minutes, without heating up your whole house like a traditional oven would.
From gooey chocolate treats to fruity delights, these super simple recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth faster than you can say “pass the whipped cream!
Disclaimer: Dessert times and temperatures vary by air-fryer model, basket size, and pan material. Use manufacturer guidance and the reduce temp by ~25°F / time by ~20–25% rule as a starting point, and check doneness early. Secure any parchment or liners with food; never air-fry loose liners. Avoid aerosol sprays that can damage nonstick coatings; use high-smoke-point oils applied with a mister or brush. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to safe temps when applicable.
1. Churros
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, churros become absolute perfection when you make them in your air fryer. No deep frying mess, no scary hot oil splatters, just golden deliciousness in about eight minutes flat.
Roll the dough into long strips, pop them in your air fryer, and watch the magic happen. Toss them in cinnamon sugar while they’re still warm and serve with chocolate sauce for dipping. Your kitchen will smell like a carnival, minus the ticket booth!
2. Apple Turnovers
Flaky pastry pockets stuffed with sweet cinnamon apples sound fancy, but they’re shockingly easy to make. Grab some store-bought puff pastry (no judgment here), fill it with spiced apple chunks, and fold into triangles.
Your air fryer transforms these little pockets into golden, crispy perfection in just twelve minutes. The pastry puffs up beautifully while the apples get tender and caramelized inside. Drizzle with icing if you’re feeling extra!
3. Chocolate Brownies
When that chocolate craving hits hard, these air fryer brownies come to your rescue faster than any superhero ever could. Mix up your favorite brownie batter, pour it into a small pan that fits your air fryer, and you’re halfway to heaven.
They bake up fudgy and dense in about fifteen minutes, with those gorgeous crackly tops everyone loves. Plus, making a small batch means you won’t eat an entire 9×13 pan by yourself. Just saying!
4. Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Picture this: you cut into a warm chocolate cake and molten chocolate oozes out like a delicious volcano eruption. That’s the magic of lava cakes, and your air fryer makes them ridiculously simple.
Mix butter, chocolate, eggs, and a bit of flour in ramekins, then air fry for about ten minutes. The edges set perfectly while the center stays gloriously gooey. Restaurant-quality dessert without leaving your kitchen? Absolutely yes!
5. Cinnamon Rolls
However much you love bakery cinnamon rolls, homemade ones hit different, especially when they’re this easy. Use refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (the kind that pops open from a tube) and arrange them in your air fryer basket.
They puff up beautifully and get golden brown in just eight minutes. Slather on that cream cheese frosting while they’re still warm and watch it melt into every swirl. Weekend breakfast goals achieved!
6. Chocolate Chip Cookies
Did you know your air fryer bakes cookies faster than your oven preheats? Game changer alert! Scoop your favorite cookie dough onto parchment paper, leaving space between each one because they’ll spread a little.
Air fry for about six minutes and you’ll have warm, gooey cookies with crispy edges. Make just four cookies when the craving hits, or keep going in batches. Fresh-baked cookies in under ten minutes total? That’s practically wizardry!
7. S’mores
Who says you need a campfire to make s’mores? Your air fryer does the job perfectly, toasting marshmallows to golden perfection without any burnt fingers or smoke in your eyes.
Layer graham crackers with chocolate squares and marshmallows, then air fry for about four minutes. The marshmallows get puffy and toasted while the chocolate melts into gooey bliss. Indoor camping never tasted so good, and your smoke detector stays silent!
8. Beignets
If you’ve never had beignets, imagine fluffy clouds of fried dough buried under a mountain of powdered sugar. Traditional recipes require deep frying, but your air fryer makes them way less messy and just as delicious.
Cut refrigerated biscuit dough into squares, air fry until golden and puffy, then dust generously with powdered sugar. They’re lighter than donuts and disappear faster than you can say New Orleans. Seriously addictive!
9. Banana Fritters
Got overripe bananas sitting on your counter? Turn them into crispy, caramelized banana fritters instead of another loaf of banana bread. Mash those spotty bananas with flour, sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon to make a thick batter.
Scoop spoonfuls into your air fryer and cook until golden brown and crispy outside. The bananas get sweet and jammy inside while the outside crisps up perfectly. Drizzle with honey for extra sweetness!
10. Apple Crisp
Nothing says cozy comfort like warm apple crisp with a buttery oat topping. Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and sugar, top with a crumbly mixture of oats, flour, and butter, then air fry in a small pan.
The apples get tender and bubbly while the topping turns golden and crunchy in about twelve minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream that melts into the warm apples. Fall vibes in every single bite, no matter the season!
11. Baked Apples
Though baked apples might sound old-fashioned, they’re making a comeback because they’re naturally sweet, healthy-ish, and taste like apple pie without all the work. Core whole apples and stuff them with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
Your air fryer bakes them until tender and caramelized in about fifteen minutes. The apples get soft and jammy while the filling turns into a sweet, spiced syrup. Top with whipped cream or ice cream for dessert perfection!
12. Peach Cobbler
Where does summer live? Inside a warm peach cobbler, that’s where! Layer sliced peaches (fresh or canned work great) with sugar and cinnamon in a small baking dish, then drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough on top.
Air fry until the peaches bubble and the topping turns golden brown. The fruit gets syrupy and delicious while the biscuit topping bakes up fluffy with crispy edges. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into it!
13. Mini Cheesecake Bites
Making a full cheesecake feels like a whole production, but mini cheesecake bites? Totally doable on a Tuesday night! Press graham cracker crumbs into muffin liners, fill with a simple cream cheese mixture, and air fry in small batches.
They set up perfectly in about ten minutes with no water bath required. Top with fresh berries, chocolate chips, or caramel sauce. Personal-sized cheesecakes mean no fighting over the last slice!
14. Bread Pudding
Stale bread gets a delicious second life as bread pudding, that custardy, comforting dessert that tastes like a warm hug. Cube up old bread, soak it in a mixture of eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon, then air fry in a small pan.
The top gets golden and slightly crispy while the inside stays soft and custardy. Drizzle with caramel or vanilla sauce. It’s the ultimate waste-not-want-not dessert that actually tastes amazing!
15. Donut Holes
Why wait in line at the donut shop when you can make fresh donut holes at home in minutes? Use refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters, and roll into balls before air frying.
They puff up beautifully and get golden brown in about five minutes. Roll them in cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or glaze while still warm. Pop one in your mouth and try not to eat the entire batch. Spoiler alert: you probably will anyway!
