Fruit from the airfryer? Absolutely! While the airfryer is often associated with fries, vegetables and chicken, it is also perfect for giving fruit a delicious caramelization. The hot air lightly caramelizes natural sugars, making fruit even sweeter and more flavorful. Besides, it’s often ready in just 10 to 20 minutes.
From warm cinnamon apples in autumn to grilled peaches in summer: with an airfryer you can easily make healthy desserts, breakfasts or surprising side dishes.
In this article you’ll discover 10 delicious recipes and handy tips to prepare fruit perfectly in the airfryer.
Why fruit in the airfryer?
The airfryer ensures that fruit:
- Tastes naturally sweeter because the fruit sugars caramelize.
- Stays soft inside and becomes lightly roasted on the outside.
- Needs little or no additional oil.
- Is quick to prepare.
- Is delicious as breakfast, dessert or at the barbecue.
Which fruit is suitable for the airfryer?
Almost all firm fruits are suitable, including:
- Apples
- Pears
- Peaches
- Nectarines
- Apricots
- Pineapple
- Bananas
- Figs
- Plums
- Grapes
1. Roasted peaches with cinnamon and thyme
A true summer classic. Roasting makes peaches wonderfully juicy and sweet.
Delicious with:
- Greek yogurt
- Mascarpone
- Vanilla ice cream
- Honey
Also see our recipe for Roasted peaches with cinnamon and thyme.
2. Cinnamon apples from the airfryer
One of the most popular airfryer desserts.
Cut apples into wedges, sprinkle with cinnamon and roast them for about 12 minutes.
Delicious with:
- Oatmeal
- Yogurt
- Pancakes
- French toast
Tip: Try Skinny Vanilly for an extra warm vanilla flavor.
3. Grilled nectarines with burrata
Nectarines gain a wonderfully sweet flavor in the airfryer.
Serve with:
- Burrata
- Pistachios
- Honey
- Fresh thyme or el dried thyme
An ideal starter or lunch.
4. Roasted pineapple with cinnamon
Pineapple caramelizes beautifully.
Tasty with:
- Coconut yogurt
- Vanilla ice cream
- Grated coconut
- Lime zest
Also lovely alongside grilled chicken or barbecue dishes.
5. Warm figs with goat cheese
An elegant starter.
Combine with:
- Soft goat cheese
- Honey
- Walnuts
- Thyme
Ready in 8 minutes.
6. Grilled apricots with ricotta
Apricots become wonderfully soft.
Serve with:
- Ricotta
- Honey
- Pistachio
- Lemon zest
Perfect as a summer dessert.
7. Airfryer banana with dark chocolate
Slice a banana open, fill with pieces of dark chocolate and roast briefly.
Finish with:
- Hazelnuts
- Coconut
- Greek yogurt
Also fun for children.
8. Roasted grapes with burrata
Perhaps the most surprising recipe on this list.
Roasting makes grapes intensely sweet.
Serve with:
- Burrata
- Sourdough bread
- Thyme
- Honey
Ideal as a snack dish for drinks.
9. Pears with walnuts and cinnamon
A lovely autumn recipe.
Combine with:
- Walnuts
- Cinnamon
- Blue cheese
- Honey
Also tasty alongside game dishes.
Also see our recipe for "Warm pears with Skinny Vanilly from the airfryer"
10. Airfryer fruit crumble
An easy dessert for any season.
Use for example:
- Apple
- Pear
- Plums
- Berries
- Peach
Finish with a crunchy crumble of oats, nuts and a little butter.
Which herbs pair well with fruit?
With herbs you can easily add extra flavor to roasted fruit. Try:
- Cinnamon – perfect with apple, pear and banana.
- Lavender – lovely with peach, apricot and strawberries.
- Thyme – surprisingly good with peach, fig and grape.
- Vanilla – a classic combination with almost all fruits.
- Cardamom – lovely with apple, pear and plums.
- Star anise – gives a warm flavor to stewed fruit.
- Mint – fresh with pineapple, watermelon and citrus.
Tips for perfect fruit from the airfryer
- Use firm, ripe fruit.
- Place fruit in a single layer in the basket.
- Optionally lightly grease the basket.
- Roast at about 180 °C.
- Check regularly; soft fruit cooks quickly.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Discover how delicious fruit from the airfryer can be
With an airfryer you can whip up surprising desserts, breakfasts and snack dishes in no time. Whether you choose warm cinnamon apples, roasted peaches or grilled grapes: with a few herbs and fresh ingredients you can put something special on the table.
Experiment with cinnamon, lavender, thyme or vanilla and discover how easily you can make fruit even more flavorful.
Frequently asked questions
1. Which fruit can you prepare in the airfryer?
Apples, pears, bananas, peaches, nectarines, apricots, pineapple, figs, grapes and plums are all suitable.
2. Do you need to use oil?
No. Fruit contains enough moisture on its own. A small amount of butter or oil is only needed if you want extra caramelization.
3. Can frozen fruit go in the airfryer?
Yes, but let it thaw a bit first and pat it dry. Otherwise a lot of moisture will be released.
4. What temperature should you use?
For most fruits 180 °C is ideal. Depending on the type it takes 6 to 15 minutes.
5. Is fruit from the airfryer healthy?
Yes. You use hardly any fat and the fruit largely retains its nutrients. Moreover, you often don’t need extra sugar because the natural sugars become more pronounced during roasting.
