When a sweet craving hits, the last thing you want is the hassle of preheating an oven. Enter the air fryer: your go-to tool for quick, delicious desserts that are ready in a snap!
Whether you’re in the mood for gooey cinnamon rolls, chewy cookies, or crispy plant-based snacks, these 10 air fryer dessert recipes are here to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
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Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls in the time it takes to preheat an oven? Yes, please! These air fryer cinnamon rolls are the ultimate indulgence without the wait.
Get the recipe: Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Rolls Air Fryer Recipe
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
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Soft, chewy, and secretly healthy! These air fryer peanut butter cookies are made without butter or sugar, making them keto, low-carb, and gluten-free. Perfect for late night snacking!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Air Fryer Sugar Cookies
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Quick and easy from-scratch sugar cookies, baked to perfection in the air fryer. These are perfect for last-minute dessert cravings or holiday fun!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sugar Cookies
Air Fryer S’mores
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Rainy day? No campfire? No problem! Make these gooey, chocolatey s’mores indoors using Marshmallow Fluff or traditional marshmallows.
Get the recipe: S’mores in Air Fryer
Air Fryer Banana Chips
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Whether chewy or crispy, air-fried banana chips are a plant-based snack you’ll love. Gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo, and vegan, they’re a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Banana Chips
Air Fryer Plantains
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Learn to cook frozen plantains (both tostones and maduros) in this guide. These air-fried alternatives are an easier twist on traditional deep fried plantains.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Plantains
Air Fryer Popcorn
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Save money and skip the popcorn popper! Yes, you can make crunchy, delicious popcorn right in your air fryer.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Popcorn Recipe
Air Fryer Chickpea Snacks
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These crispy roasted chickpeas are a protein-packed, plant-based snack. Tossed with nutritional yeast and spices, they’re a flavorful alternative to chips or crackers.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Chickpea Snacks
Air Fryer Banana Muffins
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Make fluffy banana muffins without sugar—and without an oven! This air fryer recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, no muffin pan required.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Banana Muffins
Air Fryer Parmesan Crisps
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Okay, so it’s not quite a dessert—but these crunchy, cheesy Parmesan crisps are perfect for those who prefer savory over sweet. A great addition to your snack rotation!
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Parmesan Crisps
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