7 Ideas for Air-Fryer Desserts

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Air Fryer Fudgy Brownies

These air fryer brownies are crispy on top and soft in the middle. Test with a toothpick at 40 minutes to avoid overbaking. Add instant coffee or espresso for a richer chocolate flavor.

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Air-Fryer Chocolate Chip

These moist and soft cookies, thanks to vanilla pudding mix, are perfect for chocolate chip lovers. This large-batch recipe can be halved by using a scant 2/3 cup of pudding mix.

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Bakewell Pie Tarts

Inspired by Bakewell tarts, these pastries are made with refrigerated pie dough, lemon curd, cherry jam, and almond paste. They bake up golden and flaky in just 10 minutes in the air fryer.

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Air-Fryer Lemon Oreos

Enjoy the crisp, sweet taste of deep-fried Oreos without a deep fryer. This easy recipe uses pancake mix, lemon yogurt, and milk for a zingy batter. Trim parchment to fit the air-fryer basket.

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Air-Fryer Apple Danish

These mini pastries taste like cinnamon apple Danishes from a bakery. Canned crescent rolls make them easy to roll up. Air-fry in batches for even browning.

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Air-Fryer Cookie Pie

This cookie pie, baked in an 8-inch cake pan, features layers of toffee cookie and melty Nutella. It looks fancy but is simple to make. Ensure Nutella is room temperature for easy spreading.

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Air-Fryer Mocha Cupcakes

Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with mocha buttercream make a delightful dessert. Use silicone cupcake liners for drawer-type air fryers or a 6-cup muffin tin for larger air fryers.