Fast-track to sweetness: 17 last minute air fryer desserts to the rescue

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Unexpected sweet tooth? Enter the world of air frying – where desserts are not only delightful but downright speedy.

Biscuit stuffed with an oreo broken in half to show insides.
Air Fried Oreos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Maple Glazed Donuts with Bacon

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

20 minutes is all you need for a breakfast-y treat! Imagine the combo of maple glaze and bacon bits but in a donut. Super easy and unique for your sweet cravings!
Get the Recipe: Maple Glazed Donuts with Bacon

Air Fryer Snickerdoodles

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

No wait, just instant gratification! These snickerdoodles offer that classic cinnamon magic in a jiffy. Perfect for when you need cookies ASAP!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Snickerdoodles

Air Fryer Baked Apples

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

Forget the oven. These baked apples are fast-tracked to deliciousness in your air fryer. A caramelized treat that’s a breeze to make!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Apples

Air Fryer Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles on a white plate.
Air Fryer Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Spontaneous guests? These are your go-to. Crisp, soft, buttery, and ready in no time. Plus, who can resist sprinkles or frosting?
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sugar Cookies

Air Fryer Kiss Cookies

Thumbprint cookies with red and green sprinkles topped with a Hershey's Kiss.
Air Fryer Kiss Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Holiday vibes without the wait. No complex ingredients, just quick-to-make buttery goodness topped with a chocolate kiss.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Kiss Cookies

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.

Why wait for the oven? Golden outside, fluffy inside and bursting with blueberries, these are perfect for unplanned dessert needs.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins

Air Fryer Thumbprint Cookies

Top view of thumbprint cookie with strawberry jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Air Fryer Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A classic cookie made speedier! That awesome jammy center surrounded by soft dough, all ready before you know it.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Thumbprint Cookies

Air Fried Oreos

Biscuit stuffed with an oreo broken in half to show insides.
Air Fried Oreos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

A carnival treat made in minutes! Same great taste of deep-fried Oreos, but quicker and kinder to your waistline.
Get the Recipe: Air Fried Oreos

Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

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

Got 10 minutes? That means you’ve got time for fluffy cinnamon rolls. Customize them for holidays if you’re feeling fancy!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Easy Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

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

Dive into a donut delight without the doughy delay. Just dip, glaze, sprinkle, and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

Cookie cravings? Sorted in 5 minutes. Gooey chocolate inside, crispy outside – a rapid remedy for your sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

Air fryer christmas cookies in a metal cookie tine with different decorations.
Air Fryer Christmas Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Time-saver alert! One dough leads to four awesome cookie types. Christmas goodies without the long kitchen stint.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Christmas Cookies

Air Fryer M & M Cookies

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

Bright, cheery, and done in a dash. Crispy, soft and loaded with M&Ms – they’re the quick cookie cure!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer M & M Cookies

Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake

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

A classic treat turned speedy. Juicy berries and grilled cake – a sweet solution for last-minute dessert drama.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake

Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Caramelized bananas with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Three ingredients, ten minutes, and a delightful dessert! A quick fix when you need a sweet treat.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Air Fryer Pears

Air fryer pears sit on a black plate topped with walnuts.
Air Fryer Pears. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Ditch the oven. Get that caramelized goodness with a touch of cinnamon in a fraction of the time. Delish!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pears

Air Fryer Cinnamon Chips

Cinnamon chips on a blue green plate on a wooden background.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Chips. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Snack or dessert, these are your speedy solution! Crispy, tasty, and ready to munch in minutes.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Chips

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