Delicious Air Fryer Desserts

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Expand your culinary horizons and transform your air fryer into a dessert-making machine! In this article, we’ll share some mouth-watering air fryer dessert recipes that will change the way you think about making sweets. From cakes to cookies, and even donuts, your air fryer will become your new favorite tool for making quick and easy desserts everyone will love.

Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins

Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins on a cutting board with tea in the background.
Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This small batch recipe makes delicious muffins that are golden brown outside, fluffy inside and full of lots and lots of sweet berries.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins

Air Fryer Donuts

Air Fryer Donuts with chocolate glaze and sprinkles.
Air Fryer Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make donuts out of refrigerator biscuits and dip them in chocolate glaze.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Donuts

Air Fryer Apple Crisp

forkfull of Air Fryer Apple Crisp.
Air Fryer Apple Crisp. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

You can have all the delicious flavor of grandma’s traditional apple pie with a fraction of the calories and effort with this apple crisp recipe.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Crisp

Air Fried Oreos

Air Fried Oreos broken in half.
Air Fried Oreos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Wrap Oreos in biscuit dough for a fun dessert, just like you’d get at the state fair.

Get the Recipe: Air Fried Oreos

Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls with frosting on a plate.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With this easy recipe, you can satisfy your sweet tooth and be eating warm and fluffy cinnamon rolls in just 10 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fryer Sprinkle Cookies

Air Fryer Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.
Air Fryer Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sugar cookies are coated with colorful sprinkles and baked in the air fryer.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sprinkle Cookies

Air Fryer Ice Cream

Air Fryer Ice Cream on a blue plate.
Air Fryer Ice Cream. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cool and creamy vanilla ice cream contrasts with crunchy fried cinnamon cereal in this tasty air fryer ice cream.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Ice Cream

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies with milk in the background.
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bake classic chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer for a soft cookie with gooey melted chocolate.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Air Fryer Hand Pies

Air Fryer Hand Pies with cherry pie filling.
Air Fryer Hand Pies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

All you need is pie dough and pie filling to make these cute air fryer hand pies.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hand Pies

Air Fryer Churros

Air Fryer Churros dipped in chocolate.
Air Fryer Churros. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Sweet dough is air fried and coated in cinnamon sugar for a delicious Mexican inspired treat.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Churros

Air Fryer Apple Roses

Air Fryer Apple Roses dusted with powdered sugar on a plate.
Air Fryer Apple Roses. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These apple pastries are bursting with flavor and look like roses but taste like apple pie!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Roses

S’mores Crescent Rolls

S'mores Crescent Rolls.
S’mores Crescent Rolls. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Crescent rolls are filled with chocolate and marshmallow for s’mores taste in a crescent roll.

Get the Recipe: S’mores Crescent Rolls

Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake

Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake with whipped cream on a plate.
Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer strawberry shortcake is a simple yet impressive way to make classic strawberry shortcake even more amazing.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake

Air Fryer M&M Cookies

Stack of Air Fryer M&M Cookies.
Air Fryer M&M Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies are crispy outside with a soft center and are just loaded with brightly colored M&Ms candy.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer M&M Cookies

Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Baked Apples cut in half to show filling.
Air Fryer Baked Apples. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Fresh, crisp apples are filled with spices, sugar and raisins for a delicious comfort food dessert!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts

Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts on a cooling rack.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Pumpkin flavored dough is air fried and dipped in pumpkin spice sugar for donuts that are crisp outside and fluffy inside.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts

Air Fryer Snickerdoodles

Air Fryer Snickerdoodles with cookie split in half.
Air Fryer Snickerdoodles. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer snickerdoodles taste amazing, with a crackly top and lots of cinnamon flavor.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Snickerdoodles

Air Fryer Maple Donuts

Air Fryer Maple Donuts with bacon on top.
Air Fryer Maple Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Biscuit donuts are coated in maple glaze and topped with bacon for a sweet treat that will remind you of pancakes and bacon.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Maple Donuts

Air fryer Snowball Cookies

Air fryer Snowball Cookies stacked in a pyramid.
Air fryer Snowball Cookies. Photo credit: Healing Tomato.

Snowball cookies are so much easier to make in the air fryer. They take just a few ingredients and ready in 30 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Air fryer Snowball Cookies

Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas topped with whipped cream.
Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Air Fryer Banana dessert is so easy to make, and you won’t believe how delicious it is! These air fryer caramelized bananas require only 3 ingredients and can be ready in less than 10 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Air Fryer Pears

Air Fryer Pears on a plate with a red napkin.
Air Fryer Pears. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These sweet, warm air fryer pears are a delicious alternative to baked pears. With caramelized maple syrup, a hint of warm cinnamon, and the perfect amount of salt to balance the sweetness, they will be a new favorite in your home.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pears

Air Fryer Brownies with Caramel and Pecans

stack of Air Fryer Brownies with Caramel and Pecans.
Air Fryer Brownies with Caramel and Pecans. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

These heavenly Air Fryer Brownies have perfectly crisp edges, a swirl of caramel, and a fudgy center. This small bath recipe is quick to make, too.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brownies with Caramel and Pecans

Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings

Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings cut open to show the filling.
Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Indulge in the rich and warm flavors of apricot apple cinnamon dumplings with this easy air fryer dessert recipe made with puff pastry. Enjoy the taste of autumn by teaming the fruity taste of apples and apricots with warm spices.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings

Air Fryer S’mores

Air Fryer S'mores stacked in front of the air fryer.
Air Fryer S’mores. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer S’mores, where have you been all my life? I just can’t get enough of your crunchy graham cracker-y, chocolatey, gooey marshmallow goodness—without having to build a fire or heat up my kitchen!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer S’mores

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies on the counter.
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: We Eat At Last.

These air fryer peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious. Made using just three ingredients, they are also gluten-free and vegan, which means they can also be enjoyed by those on these special diets.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Air Fryer Pistachio Pudding Coffee Cake

slice of Air Fryer Pistachio Pudding Coffee Cake on a plate.
Air Fryer Pistachio Pudding Coffee Cake. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Try this easy-to-make air fryer pistachio pudding coffee cake with coconut and almonds that’s perfect for sweet treats or special occasions. Made with pistachio instant pudding and other simple ingredients, this cake is sure to impress!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pistachio Pudding Coffee Cake

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies topped with marshmallow and stacked on a plate.
Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies—chewy chocolate-chocolate chip cookies studded and topped with toasty marshmallows—are a fun and delicious treat. They’re made with hot cocoa mix so they taste just like a cup of hot cocoa in cookie form!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hot Cocoa Cookies

Air Fryer Hand Pies

drizzling Air Fryer Hand Pies with icing.
Air Fryer Hand Pies. Photo credit: Fearless Dining.

These gluten free hand pies are so easy to make in your air fryer! They cook really quickly, and the air fryer brings up all of those yummy flaky layers

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hand Pies

Air Fryer S’more Pie Pops with Nutella

Air Fryer S’more Pie Pops with Nutella in a mason jar.
Air Fryer S’more Pie Pops with Nutella. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Discover a new and delicious way to enjoy s’mores with these easy-to-make air fryer s’more pie pops with Nutella. Perfect for all occasions, these mini pies will surely be devoured!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer S’more Pie Pops with Nutella

Air Fryer French Toast Roll Ups

Air Fryer French Toast Roll Ups cut to show the filling.
Air Fryer French Toast Roll Ups. Photo credit: The Bella Vita.

Air Fryer French toast roll ups are a really easy and yummy recipe!
They are prepared in only a few minutes and are perfect for breakfast and also for a snack.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer French Toast Roll Ups

Air Fryer Reese’s

Air Fryer Reese’s dusted with powdered sugar with one cut open.
Air Fryer Reese’s. Photo credit: Thrifty Jinx.

You only need 3 ingredients and some cooking spray to make this delicious dessert in just a few minutes!

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Reese’s

Air Fryer Lucky Charms Marshmallow Donuts

air fryer donuts topped with glaze and lucky charms cereal.
Air Fryer Lucky Charms Marshmallow Donuts. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make your celebrations extra special with these easy air fryer Lucky Charms marshmallow donuts. These soft and sweet donuts are coated with marshmallow icing and topped with Lucky Charms, and the use of canned buttermilk biscuits makes them a quick and easy treat.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Lucky Charms Marshmallow Donuts

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