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Get ready to wow your friends and family this holiday with this easy Air Fryer apple tart. A rich and buttery crust gets filled with lightly spiced, tender apples to make this all-time favorite fall dessert.
Best of all, it gets ready in half the time than it would take in an oven, making it perfect for a quick, last-minute holiday dessert- just like my Air Fryer cream cheese cherry pies!
I LOVE all things apple, and I am always ready for the fall recipes. I’ve tried a TON of Air Fryer apple recipes – but I really wanted to try a classic this time. And that’s when I tried out this easy apple tart.
If you love the flavors sweet, earthy flavors of fall, you’re going to love this dessert. Also try my Air Fryer baked apples or Air Fryer Bloomin’ Apples if you want to make individual-sized desserts.
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✨ Flavor: Sweet and tart.
⏱️ Prep time: 10 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 20 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 30 minutes.
👥 Servings: 6 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer, 7″ tart pan.
❄️ Freezer friendly: No.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Make sure you preheat the Air Fryer. This will help you get that perfect crispy crust and tender, soft apples.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s SO delicious! The flaky, buttery crust lends a nice contrast to the sweetness of the apples, making it a dessert that ticks all the boxes.
- It’s really easy to make. All you’ll need is 10 minutes of prep time and your trusty Air Fryer.
- It’s perfect for when you want to put together a quick, effortless yet delicious dessert on the table- just like my Air Fryer apple crisp.
Recipe Ingredients
- Apples: Peeled, cored and sliced.
- Brown sugar: For that caramel-like sweetness.
- Pie crust: I used packaged, refrigerated pie crust here to make things quicker. You can totally use homemade pie crust too, if that’s what you prefer. Reserve the leftovers to make Air Fryer apple hand pies.
- Cinnamon: A classic with apples. Use the best quality ground cinnamon you can find.
- Vanilla extract: For the sweetness and aroma.
- Lemon juice: Just a bit, to brighten up the flavors.
- Butter: For that rich, flavorful deliciousness.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- To make individual-sized air fried apple tarts, use oven-safe ramekins instead of the tart pan.
- Got some puff pastry sheets at hand? Skip the tart pan and try these easy Air Fryer apple turnovers.
Got some more apples to use? Try my easy Air Fryer apple chips– perfect for snacking or Air Fryer puff pastry apple rings– another great snack/dessert to feature on your holiday table!
How to Make Air Fryer Apple Tart
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Unroll the refrigerated dough. Press pie crust dough into the prepared tart pan. Poke holes into the crust with a fork before baking.
- Air fry the pie crust at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, Slice the apples into even pieces.
- Arrange the sliced apples over the pie crust.
- Brush the tops of the apples with melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon juice, and brown sugar.
- Air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 16-20 minutes.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
Enjoy a slice of this Air Fryer apple tart on its own, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make it even more indulgent.
Serve it as a dessert after a wholesome holiday spread of Air Fryer ham, Air Fryer green bean casserole, Air Fryer baked potatoes, Air Fryer garlic knots and the classic Air Fryer turkey breast.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Remember to allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- I made this Air Fryer apple tart using my 1700 watt 5.8 quart Cosori Air Fryer. If you’re using a different Air Fryer brand, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
- For extra flavor, top the apples with a generous sprinkle of some homemade cinnamon sugar during the final 3-5 minutes of cooking time.
- You can also assemble the apple tart up to a day in advance, cover it up and refrigerate it until you’re ready to air fry it. Just make sure you add a few extra minutes of cooking time if you’re doing this.
Recipe FAQs
I am a huge fan of Granny Smith apples, but you can also use your favorites, such as Golden Delicious or even Jonagold apples.
I used a 7″ tart pan for this recipe, and I was able to make a complete tart with just 2 apples. If you are using a larger tart pan, you may want to slice an additional apple.
I wouldn’t recommend it. Packaged apple pie filling tends to be slightly more liquid-y, and using it can make the tart crust soggy.
Transfer any leftovers that you may have to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. You can then reheat it in the Air Fryer until it is nice and warm.
More Air Fryer Fall Desserts
Desserts
Air Fryer Banana Muffins
Breakfast
Air Fryer Donuts
Holidays
Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bunnies
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Apples
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Air Fryer Apple Tart
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup butter, unsalted
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare the tart pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Unroll the refrigerated dough.
- Press pie crust dough into the prepared tart pan.
- Place the tart pan and pie crust into the basket of the air fryer. Poke holes into the crust with a fork before baking.
- Air fry the pie crust at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the tart pan.
- Arrange the apples over the dough.
- Brush the tops of the apples with melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon juice, and brown sugar.
- Place the tart back into the basket of the air fryer.
- Air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 16-20 minutes.
- Allow the tart to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- I was able to make a complete tart with just 2 apples. If you are using a larger tart pan, you may want to slice an additional apple.
- While you don’t have to have a mandolin for slicing apples thin, I prefer to use one so that my slices are an even thickness and will cook evenly.
- This recipe was made in the 1700 watt 5.8 quart Cosori Air Fryer. If using a different air fryer brand, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly because all air fryers cook differently.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
