The Best Air Fryer Desserts

The Best Air Fryer Desserts

Updated Aug 18, 2023

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Easy air fryer desserts that are quick to make and will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Collage of air fryer desserts (fried Oreos, jelly donuts, and apple slices covered in graham cracker crumbs)

If you didn’t know the air fryer could bake, I’m about to blow your mind. You can make everything from fried Oreos to donuts and even churros!

If you like dessert or any sweets, these desserts in the air fryer are exactly what you need.

I’ve curated a list of more than 20 air fryer desserts to put together to enjoy after dinner or for a special treat.

Things to Know When Making Air Fryer Desserts

  • You can use anything that’s oven-safe in your air fryer! That means silicone cupcake cups, small round cake pans, ramekins, etc. can all be used in your air fryer.
  • You cannot just take an oven recipe and use it for the air fryer. Most recipes should be lowered by 25 to 50 degrees and account for a faster cook time.
  • Wet-battered desserts are not the best for an air fryer. Using something with a little more solid outside will work the best (see air fried Oreos below for an example).
  • When cooking something with a softer batter, like cookies, use a parchment paper round. This helps stop the cookies from forming into the holes on the basket or mesh tray.

Air Fried Oreos

An air fryer take on deep-fried Oreos without the excess oil.

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Air Fryer Cake

Use simple, everyday ingredients to whip up a rich and decadent chocolate air fryer cake in less time than it takes to bake in the oven!

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Air Fryer S’mores

This air fryer s’mores recipe will give you crispy, golden-brown marshmallows with hot, gooey centers every time! Top with chocolate and graham crackers, then dig in.

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Air Fryer Cookies

Soft, gooey chocolate chip cookies made quickly in the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Jelly Donuts

My favorite easy air fryer dessert! Air fryer donuts made with raspberry jelly in just 4 ingredients with canned biscuits.

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Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Apple fritters are air fried and topped with a cinnamon glaze for a delicious dessert!

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Air Fryer Pineapple

Roasting pineapple in the air fryer, flavored with sweet cinnamon, is a unique and delightful dessert that’s both easy to make and packed with tropical goodness.

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Air Fryer Churros

Air Fryer Churros are made with a simple dough recipe, cooked to perfection in the air fryer, and then rolled in cinnamon sugar.

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Air Fryer Lava Cakes

Everyone loves chocolate and nutella. Now how about using your air fryer to turn these flavors into easy molten lava cakes? So decadent, everyone will want a bite!

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Air Fryer Brownies

You’re only minutes away from indulging in decadent, gooey, fudgy air fryer brownies! This homemade recipe is just as easy as boxed brownies and tastes even better.

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Air Fryer Peach Cobbler

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of air fryer peach cobbler! Sweet, juicy peaches topped with a golden bisquick crust is a super easy recipe that’s ready in just 20 minutes.

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Air Fryer Cookie Cake

A sweet and rich air fryer cookie loaded with chocolate chips and ready to be your new favorite dessert.

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Air Fryer Donuts

It’s so easy to make air fryer donuts with Pillsbury grand biscuit dough! The 3-ingredient glaze is the icing on top for homemade donuts in just 15 minutes.

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Air Fryer Baked Apples

Whether you’re whipping up a treat for the family or hosting a fall party, you have to try these air fryer baked apples! They’re easy to make, and the filling is downright irresistible.

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Air Fryer Banana Bread

Fast-track your way to deliciousness with this easy air fryer banana bread! Each slice turns out incredibly moist, and the whole thing is ready in under 45 minutes.

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Dessert Fries

A sweet way to enjoy sweet potatoes as a healthier dessert option. Serves great as a side too!

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Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Enjoy the taste of fall all year round with this easy air fryer apple crisp! Perfectly roasted apples and a golden-brown streusel topping are ready in just 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Twists

A delicious air fryer dessert made with pumpkin puree and Pillsbury crescent rolls.

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Air Fryer Apple Wedges

Air fryer apples are covered in graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon to create a delicious snack or dessert.

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A healthier spin on Domino’s cinnamon sugar bread twists that you can make in your air fryer. Talk about one of the best air fryer desserts!

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Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

Fresh Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze topped with rainbow sprinkles.

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Air Fryer Strawberry Nutella Hand Pies

These delicious, heart-shaped strawberry Nutella hand pies are cooked in minutes in the air fryer!

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Easy Ube Glazed Air Fryer Donuts

These ube glazed donuts are made with Pilsbury Grands biscuit dough and can be made in under 15 minutes. Perfect grab and go food.

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Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies are made with just 3 ingredients and can be whipped up in just minutes!

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Air Fryer Beignets

Air Fryer Beignets are pillowy, fluffy delights in every single powdered sugar dusted bite!

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Air Fryer Mini Smores Pie

These Air Fryer Mini S’mores Pie have a golden graham cracker crust, marshmallows and Hershey’s chocolate to come together for the ultimate s’mores pie.

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Air Fryer Churro Apple Pie Bombs

Air Fryer Churro Apple Pie Bombs are a quick and easy dessert in the air fryer and can be topped with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.

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Air Fryer Twix Cheesecake

This Air Fryer Cheesecake starts with a cookie crust, adds a caramel
cheesecake, and is topped with a chocolate ganache for a quick and easy dessert.

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Made with just 5 ingredients, this air fryer chocolate bread pudding is ready to serve in less than half an hour.

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Air Fryer Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

This creamy and delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichanga recipe is the perfect dessert to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth!

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Air Fryer Angel Food Cake

Air Fryer Angel Food Cake is a simple and beautiful layered cake topped with strawberries and cream, made right in the air fryer!

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Blueberry Mini Pies in the Air Fryer

Air fryer blueberry fried pies are made with a homemade blueberry filling layered into store-bought crust and air fried to golden perfection.

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Other Dessert Recipes You May Like:

  • Snickerdoodle Recipe
  • Hershey Kiss Cookies
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
  • 5-Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake
  • Cool Whip Fruit Dip