Air Fryer Bloomin’ Apples are a fun twist on caramel apples. The apple petals are soft and yummy from the caramelized sugar mixture.
How to Store
You can store these in the refrigerator for a few days after baking, but they are best eaten fresh. If you have some leftovers, heat them in the microwave for 35-45 seconds before eating.
My kids always love it when I make this baked apple treat, and I have to admit that I love it just as much as they do! It’s the perfect fall dessert and I know you’ll love it, too.
- YIELDS: 4 serving(s)
- PREP TIME: 15 mins
- TOTAL TIME: 1 hr
Ingredients:
- 4 Honeycrisp apples
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- Extra toppings: Vanilla ice cream cinnamon
and caramel sauce
Instructions:
- Wash and pat dry your apples, then cut the top off each one. (about 1/4 way down from top)
- Next, use an apple corer to remove the core of the apple, including the seeds.
- Be careful not to cut all the way down to the bottom and through the apple, just scoop out enough to remove the core and seeds, leaving a well in the center of the apple.
- Using a small, sharp knife, cut two concentric circles into the apple around the well to begin creating the “bloomin onion look.”
- Make sure to go deep into the apple without slicing completely through it.
Then turn the apple over, cut side down and start about 1/2 inch down from the top cutting 1/2 inch slits all the way around the apple. - Place each apple in a casserole dish cut side up, then spoon in a tablespoon of caramel sauce into the center (the well) of each apple.
- Melt your butter in the microwave for 40-45 seconds, or until completely melted. Then stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon until they are completely dissolved into the butter and create a thick glaze.
- Spoon the glaze evenly over each apple.
- Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and place apples inside at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.
- Keep a close watch on apples during cooking time so they turn out softened to your preference. Best when served warm or immediately if possible.
- Serve warm with ice cream, cinnamon and leftover caramel sauce!
NUTRITION:
- Calories: 237kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Sodium: 71mg
- Potassium: 280mg
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 46g
- Vitamin A: 133IU
- Vitamin C: 8mg
- Calcium: 72mg
- Iron: 0.4mg