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Photo: Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna, Art Director: Stephanie Hunter

Your air fryer is not only useful for making crunchy, savory dishes in a healthier way. In fact, you can whip up a variety of sweet and delicious desserts—from fruity fillings to pillowy pastries—in your favorite appliance. Recipes like our Air-Fryer Coconut-Mango Bread Pudding and Air-Fryer Mini Cheesecakes are so tasty, you’ll want to make them again and again.
01of 10Air-Fryer Coconut-Mango Bread PuddingView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg LunaCoconut milk and mango shine in this bright and fruity spin on the classic dessert. If mango isn’t available, you can use fresh pineapple in its place.
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Air-Fryer Coconut-Mango Bread Pudding
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Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna

Coconut milk and mango shine in this bright and fruity spin on the classic dessert. If mango isn’t available, you can use fresh pineapple in its place.
02of 10Air-Fryer ApplesView RecipeJacob FoxThese air-fryer apples are warm and tender, with cinnamon and orange zest adding subtle spice and flavor. Maple syrup makes these air-fryer apples just sweet enough.
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Air-Fryer Apples
Jacob Fox

These air-fryer apples are warm and tender, with cinnamon and orange zest adding subtle spice and flavor. Maple syrup makes these air-fryer apples just sweet enough.
03of 10Air-Fryer Gingerbread ChurrosView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna, Art Director: Stephanie HunterA touch of molasses and ginger gives these cinnamon-sugar treats a gingerbread twist. Dunk them into a maple-syrup-sweetened cream cheese dip or try caramel sauce, melted chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread.
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Air-Fryer Gingerbread Churros
Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg Luna, Art Director: Stephanie Hunter
A touch of molasses and ginger gives these cinnamon-sugar treats a gingerbread twist. Dunk them into a maple-syrup-sweetened cream cheese dip or try caramel sauce, melted chocolate or chocolate hazelnut spread.
04of 10Air-Fryer Mini CheesecakesView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano Food Stylist: Greg Luna Art Director: Stephanie HunterThese mini cheesecakes are healthy and easy to make in the air fryer—no water bath necessary! Serve with your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit or cookie crumbles, or keep them plain for a simple sweet treat. If you prefer, you can substitute the graham cracker crumb crust with finely crushed shortbread cookies, gingersnaps or chocolate sandwich cookies.
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Air-Fryer Mini Cheesecakes
Photographer: Brie Passano Food Stylist: Greg Luna Art Director: Stephanie Hunter

These mini cheesecakes are healthy and easy to make in the air fryer—no water bath necessary! Serve with your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit or cookie crumbles, or keep them plain for a simple sweet treat. If you prefer, you can substitute the graham cracker crumb crust with finely crushed shortbread cookies, gingersnaps or chocolate sandwich cookies.
05of 10Air-Fryer Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Tahini CookiesView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano Food Stylist: Greg Luna Art Director: Stephanie HunterWe put a twist on a classic oatmeal-raisin cookie with the addition of tahini and walnuts. Tahini adds a hint of salty, nutty flavor, while toasted walnuts bring a satisfying crunch.
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Air-Fryer Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Tahini Cookies

We put a twist on a classic oatmeal-raisin cookie with the addition of tahini and walnuts. Tahini adds a hint of salty, nutty flavor, while toasted walnuts bring a satisfying crunch.
06of 10Air-Fryer Mini Dark Chocolate CakeView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg LunaMaking a cake in the air fryer is easier than you might think! In under an hour, you’ll have a delicious, moist chocolate cake ready for dessert. Top with fresh berries or confectioners' sugar.
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Air-Fryer Mini Dark Chocolate Cake

Making a cake in the air fryer is easier than you might think! In under an hour, you’ll have a delicious, moist chocolate cake ready for dessert. Top with fresh berries or confectioners' sugar.
07of 10Air-Fryer Pear GalettesView RecipePhotographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Greg LunaHoneyed pears shine in this healthy dessert that comes together in a snap thanks to a store-bought crust. Take these galettes over the top with a spiced whipped topping or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Air-Fryer Pear Galettes

Honeyed pears shine in this healthy dessert that comes together in a snap thanks to a store-bought crust. Take these galettes over the top with a spiced whipped topping or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
08of 10Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Ginger Apple ChipsView RecipePhotographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy MilaWhen you’re in the mood for a sweet snack, these air-fryer apple chips are the perfect choice. Sprinkle Honeycrisp apples with warming spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. Air-fry, then dip into honey- or vanilla-flavored yogurt.
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Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Ginger Apple Chips
Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila

When you’re in the mood for a sweet snack, these air-fryer apple chips are the perfect choice. Sprinkle Honeycrisp apples with warming spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and cardamom. Air-fry, then dip into honey- or vanilla-flavored yogurt.
09of 10Air-Fryer Whole-Wheat Cinnamon RollsView RecipeJason DonnellyDon’t skip the rise time before air-frying these cinnamon rolls. It helps make them pillowy instead of dense. Raisins and walnuts are packed into each bite of these sweet rolls.
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Air-Fryer Whole-Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
Jason Donnelly

Don’t skip the rise time before air-frying these cinnamon rolls. It helps make them pillowy instead of dense. Raisins and walnuts are packed into each bite of these sweet rolls.
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Air-Fryer Beignets
Caitlin Bensel

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