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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    30 Best Easy Air Fryer Desserts

    By Emmeline Kemperyd updated February 14, 2024 · Published January 29, 2024 · Leave a Comment

    Collage showing different air fryer desserts.

    Find a new sweet favorite in this collection of the 30 best easy air fryer desserts. From fancy creations and chocolatey goodness to hand pies and baked fruit treats, there's something here for every palate.

    Collage showing different air fryer desserts.

    When you're already using your air fryer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner... why not add in some desserts there as well? Keep your air fryer going with these deliciously easy air fryer desserts and find some new favorites today.

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    • 1. Apple Rose Puff Pastry
    • 2. Puff Pastry Cream Horns
    • 3. Baklava
    • 4. Churros
    • 5. Lava Cake
    • 6. Biscuit Donuts
    • 7. Chocolate Glazed Donuts
    • 8. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
    • 9. Cream Custard Donuts
    • 10. Donut Holes
    • 11. Vanilla Cupcakes
    • 12. Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
    • 13. Chocolate Cake
    • 14. Basque Burnt Cheesecake
    • 15. Cinnamon Cardamom Cheesecake
    • 16. Caramelized Peaches
    • 17. Caramelized Bananas
    • 18. Apple Slices
    • 19. Baked Apples
    • 20. Caramelized Pineapple
    • 21. Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 22. Cinnamon Rolls
    • 23. Brownies
    • 24. Pizookie
    • 25. S'Mores
    • 26. Apple Crisp
    • 27. Apple Hand Pies
    • 28. Blueberry Hand Pies
    • 29. Apple Turnovers
    • 30. Bread Pudding
    • Reviews

    1. Apple Rose Puff Pastry

    Apple Rose Puff Pastry.
    Photo credit: Profusion Curry,

    Apple Rose Puff Pastry is a visually stunning 5-ingredient dessert that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the flaky layers of puff pastry. Thinly sliced apples are arranged on strips of puff pastry, and rolled to create a floral shape. When baked, the pastry puffs up around the apple slices, creating a beautiful and delicious treat.

    Apple Rose Puff Pastry

    2. Puff Pastry Cream Horns

    Puff Pastry Cream Horns.
    Photo credit: J Cooking Odyssey.

    Rose and Pistachio Puff Pastry Cream Cones are a showstopper dessert that is bound to impress your guests. Air fryer puff pastry horns are filled with delicate rose flavoured shrikhand and topped with pistachio dust. This eggless recipe is a wonderful fusion of Indian and European cuisine.

    Puff Pastry Cream Horns

    3. Baklava

    Baklava.
    Photo credit: J Cooking Odyssey.

    Air fryer Baklava is one of the best-ever air fryer desserts you'll come across! Layers of crispy filo are filled with assorted nuts and topped with salty sweet syrup. With this easy recipe, you can make perfect homemade baklava.

    Baklava

    4. Churros

    Air fryer churros.
    Photo credit: Everyday Family Cooking.

    Treat the whole family to amazing air fryer churros from scratch! Simply mix the dough, pipe, chill, and air fry. Don't forget to roll in the cinnamon sugar to finish!

    Churros

    5. Lava Cake

    Photo credit: Air Fry Anytime.

    Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey delight with this Air Fryer Lava Cake featuring a decadent molten center, a hint of peppermint, and a perfect balance of gooeyness and crispness.

    Lava Cake

    6. Biscuit Donuts

    Biscuit Donuts.
    Photo credit: Erhardts Eats.

    These Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts are ready quick in about 10 minutes, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar combination. Perfect for a holiday brunch or fun weekend treat.

    Biscuit Donuts

    7. Chocolate Glazed Donuts

    Chocolate Glazed Donuts.
    Photo credit: Lifestyle of a Foodie.

    These 5-minute air fryer donuts are the perfect treats for when donut cravings hit! They're super easy to make and super satisfying, with a delicious chocolate glaze on top.

    Chocolate Glazed Donuts

    8. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts.
    Photo credit: Anna Banana.

    This cinnamon sugar version is another sure fire way to manage your donut cravings. This air fryer donut is both super easy to make and super satisfying!

    Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

    9. Cream Custard Donuts

    Cream Custard Donuts´s.
    Photo credit: Bked by Clo.

    These delicious air fryer doughnuts have all of the characteristics of deep-fried ones but without the need to cook them in hot oil. Their texture is slightly different from a classic doughnut, but they're still soft and fluffy inside, with a crisp and chewy exterior.

    Cream Custard Donuts

    10. Donut Holes

    Donut holes.
    Photo credit: J Cooking Odyssey.

    These Air Fryer Doughnut Holes are a tasty treat for the whole family. This delicious recipe only requires 4 simple ingredients for a super easy dessert and can be prepared within 15 minutes! Hands down the easiest way to satisfy your doughnut cravings.

    Donut Holes

    11. Vanilla Cupcakes

    Vanilla cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Culinary Shades.

    These air fryer vanilla cupcakes are eggless and all made from scratch. They turn out light, soft, and moist and are really easy to make. A perfect quick treat when you are craving something sweet!

    Vanilla Cupcakes

    12. Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

    Chocolate Orange Cupcakes.
    Photo credit: Savory Spin.

    Delicious, moist, & gluten-free, these cupcakes are a treat for when those chocolate cravings hit and you don't want to fire up your oven! Talk about quick and easy - and TASTY!

    Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

    13. Chocolate Cake

    Chocolate Cake.
    Photo credit: Culinary Shades.

    This air fryer cake is a delicious dessert that is easy to make. It's perfect for special occasions and holidays, or just because you're craving chocolate!

    Chocolate Cake

    14. Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    Basque Burnt Cheesecake .
    Photo credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

    Make the perfect cheesecake every single time with this easy recipe! This rich treat has the taste of cheesecake and the creaminess of a souffle, and the browned butter-flavored top perfectly complements the silky-smooth, delicate custard-like interior.

    Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    15. Cinnamon Cardamom Cheesecake

    A cinnamon cardamom cheesecake.
    Photo credit: Savory Spin.

    With a cinnamon and cardamom-flavored almond base, simple cheesecake is deliciously creamy. Serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream for a treat your family and friends will love.

    Cinnamon Cardamom Cheesecake

    16. Caramelized Peaches

    Peaches.
    Photo credit: Begin With Balance.

    These easy air fryer peaches are a summer favorite, and we love that you can have them for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. They are perfectly caramelized and then topped with greek yogurt, honey, and granola for a sweet, crunchy, treat.

    Peaches

    17. Caramelized Bananas

    Air fryer bananas.
    Photo credit: Profusion Curry,

    These bananas with maple brown sugar and cinnamon are a delicious treat. They are full of sweet and complex flavors, with a deliciously tender texture. This desserts requires only five ingredients, and is done in 15 minutes.

    Caramelized Bananas

    18. Apple Slices

    Air fryer apples.
    Photo credit: Healthy Foodie Girl.

    These apple slices are bursting with juicy sweet apple flavor and lightly dusted with cinnamon, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. Think warm apple pie without all the added fat. They are the perfect quick treat when you want something sweet with minimal effort! Eat them as they are or top them with your favorite ice cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, or whipped cream.

    Apple Slices

    19. Baked Apples

    Baked Apples.
    Photo credit: Bites of Wellness.

    Air fryer baked apples are the perfect sweet dessert or snack. Topped with a delicious crumble, these baked apples are ready in 15 minutes and use only ingredients you likely already have on hand!

    Baked Apples

    20. Caramelized Pineapple

    Air fryer pineapple.
    Photo credit: Family Dinners.

    Air fryer pineapple is a quick and easy way to turn a tasty fresh pineapple into a mouthwatering dessert. Brush freshly sliced pineapple pieces with a butter, sugar and cinnamon mixture and cook them to perfection in the air fryer.

    Caramelized Pineapple

    21. Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Air fryer cookies.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    These soft and delicious cookies are an easy dessert that won't require heating up your kitchen. Make the perfect cookie in the air fryer for fast treats that your family will love.

    Chocolate Chip Cookies

    22. Cinnamon Rolls

    Cinnamon Rolls.
    Photo credit: Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream.

    These air fryer cinnamon rolls are ridiculously quick and easy to make. They're made with a tangy cream cheese glaze you'll love, and you can be munching on them in just 15 minutes!

    Cinnamon Rolls

    23. Brownies

    Brownies.
    Photo credit: Everyday Family Cooking.

    Air fryer brownies are about to become your new favorite dessert! Skip the boxed mix and treat the whole family to these decadent but oh-so-easy brownies from scratch.

    Brownies

    24. Pizookie

    Pizookie.
    Photo credit: Every Little Crumb.

    I've never had a skillet cookie as good as this air fryer pizookie. It's absolutely delicious and so easy and convenient to make! After having a pizookie like this, I doubt I'll ever bake them in an oven again.

    Pizookie

    25. S'Mores

    Air fryer smores.
    Photo credit: Every Little Crumb.

    Air fryer smores are the best way to enjoy smores! SO easy, and absolutely delicious. No campfire required!

    S'Mores

    26. Apple Crisp

    Air fryer Apple Crisp.
    Photo credit: Healthy Foodie Girl.

    Indulge your sweet tooth with this easy and delicious apple crisp! Juicy apples are infused with warm spices, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. Then, they are topped with a crunchy oat crumble. The air fryer works its magic to create a crispy golden-brown topping while maintaining the tender texture of the apples. This recipe captures the comforting classic flavors of a traditional apple crisp while simplifying the process. Grab a spoon and savor every delightful bite of this flavorful treat!

    Apple Crisp

    27. Apple Hand Pies

    Apple Hand Pies.
    Photo credit: Urban Bliss Life.

    Apple pies are delicious, but even better when you can pick them up and eat them with your hands! These Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies are made with flaky, buttery puff pastry, filled with cinnamon apples, and topped with sweet salted caramel.

    Apple Hand Pies

    28. Blueberry Hand Pies

    Blueberry Hand Pies.
    Photo credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

    These crunchy golden Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies are so delicious, and quick and easy to make. They are perfect for breakfasts, snacks, picnics and really anytime you want a sweet treat!

    Blueberry Hand Pies

    29. Apple Turnovers

    Apple Turnovers.
    Photo credit: Simple Sumptuous Cooking.

    If you are looking for a super easy, delicious dessert to prepare with your air fryer, try these amazing vegan apple turnovers! Sweet and tasty and oh so easy to make.

    Apple Turnovers

    30. Bread Pudding

    Bread Pudding.
    Photo credit: Air Fry Anytime.

    Air Fryer Bread Pudding is a quick and delightful dessert featuring a cinnamon-infused French bread base which is perfectly crisped up in the air fryer. Best of all? It's customizable with a variety of tempting toppings.

    Bread Pudding

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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