The air fryer is one of those kitchen tools we didn’t expect to fall in love with when they first popped onto the scene. Then we made “fried” chicken in one, and we were hooked. 10 years later, here we are, worshipping at the cult of the trendy countertop appliance. From crispy potatoes to juicy steak, appetizers to dinner mains, the air fryer can do it all. Including sweets! Check out our list of 25 air fryer recipes that’ll get dessert (and breakfast) on your table in no time flat.
The BEST part about making desserts in your air fryer? You can make individual servings. Have you ever craved a cookie, but didn’t want to make a whole dozen (or more, lots of our cookie recipes yield ~ 3 dozen)? Us too. Air fryer to the rescue! You can make individual cookies or personal-sized ramekins of brownies, and not have to share or do a lot of dishes for cleanup. The best of all worlds, truly.
On weekends, we LOVE lazy morning breakfasts that are pretty much dessert. Rather than trek out into the world to join the masses at our local cafes, some days we prefer to stay in (in our comfy pants with unkempt hair 😜). With the air fryer, even the least culinary-inclined of us can manage a bakery-worthy pastry, in less than 15 minutes. From donuts to cinnamon rolls, we’ve got something that’ll rival your local favorite (plus no risk of the person in front of you snagging the last one!)
Have we convinced you to be all about that air fryer life yet? Check out our Ultimate Air Fryer Guide for more info.
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you've ever wanted to bake just one or two cookies but didn't want to turn on your oven (or clean an entire baking sheet because of it), these air fryer cookies are for you. It's easy to satisfy your craving — STAT — without overheating your kitchen or making a big mess.
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Peanut Butter Explosion Cakes
These cakes are so rich with a perfectly creamy center that's to die for. You can make them in your air fryer or your Instant Pot.
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Air Fryer Cannoli
If you aren't a fan of frying, the air fryer is a solid option. The shells crisp up beautifully without any excess oil.
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Air Fryer Brownies
Yes, you could wait for your brownie to cool before slicing it into squares. But what you really want to do is load it up with ice cream and dig in while it's still warm.
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Air Fryer Donuts
Skip the pot of hot oil and make these healthier air fryer donuts. If you've ever had a baked donut, brace yourself: these are SO good.
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Air Fryer Bloomin' Apples
We took inspo from the ever popular bloomin' onion and made a just as fun dessert. Though they look fancy and complicated, they're actually quite easy to make.
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Air Fryer S'mores
Put the bug spray down, your new favorite s'more can be made without a campfire. And when you make them at home, you can add things like fruit or caramel sauce. Yum!
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Banana Pancake Dippers
For best results, we recommend using a thick pancake batter. Our homemade recipe below is perfect for coating the bananas and comes out super fluffy.
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
The secret to this recipe (besides your air fryer): a can of Crescent dough. Cinnamon rolls couldn't be easier.
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Churro Chips
Churro Chips are perfect for dipping in some cheesecake dip or in a simple chocolate ganache. Coat them in cinnamon sugar, or get creative and go wild with the toppings.
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Apple Chips
Sweet, snacky, and extra healthy. Serve with our fruit dip to turn these into a fruity appetizer or dessert.
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Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
No overnight soaking necessary or stressing over how hot the skillet is getting for these french toast sticks. Making them in the air fryer means there's no excuse for skipping breakfast ever again.
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Air Fryer Molten Lava Cake
The center of these is decadent and rich, gooey and warm, and rivals the molten cake from our favorite family chain. And with only 5 ingredients!
Get the recipe from Momma Told Me.
Crustless Air Fryer Cheesecake
This cheesecake is extra low-carb friendly because of the use of zero calorie sweetener and no crust. And where a regular cheesecake could take an hour, this one only takes 10 minutes!
Get the recipe from Home Jobs by Mom.
Air Fryer Fried Oreos
These will make you feel like you're at a county fair. Swap in different Oreo flavors to give these seasonal flair.
Get the recipe from Berry & Maple.
Air Fryer Caramel Apple S'mores
Your s'mores have been waiting for the addition of fruit and caramel. These taste like a slice of pie!
Get the recipe from Oh So Delicioso.
Giant Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie
You’re going to love this "pizookie", or pan cookie. And it only takes 10 minutes in the air fryer!
Get the recipe from Grace Like Rain Blog.
Air Fryer Vegan Beignets
These will make you feel like you're at Cafe Du Monde in NOLA, from the comfort of your home. Full fat coconut milk makes them extra decadent, and VEGAN.
Get the recipe from Healthy Slow Cooking.
Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies
Summer in a nutshell...or a hand pie. If you use pre-made pie dough, these come together SO fast.
Get the recipe from Recipes from a Pantry.
Air Fryer Spiced Apples
These spicy apples are gluten-free, and the perfect base for crisps, pies, or just a dollop of ice cream. This will also make your home smell heavenly while the apples are cooking.
Get the recipe from Mama Shire.
Camille Lowder is the digital food producer at Delish, otherwise known as our resident queen of recipe galleries. Previously, she attended the Natural Gourmet Institute for culinary school and worked at/managed a number of New York restaurants. She loves anything vegan, foods masquerading as other foods (hello, cauliflower), and a well-used Oxford comma.
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