Air Fryer Peaches

Air fryer peaches are our new favorite dessert to make in the air fryer. It is a whole peach that is sliced in half and then topped with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and butter. Perfectly sweet and loaded with flavor in each bite of this peach dessert. Top with whipped cream or a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This air-fried peach recipe is so easy to make, has simple ingredients, and is full of sweet fruity flavor. The ultimate dessert for your mid-day pick us up or treat at the end of a long day.

Reasons You Will Love Air Fryer Peaches

• A quick and easy dessert that is a summer dessert with fresh sweet peaches.
• This recipe is when peach season is in full swing.
• The peach becomes nice and tender and offers natural sweetness in each bite of the air-fried peaches.
• The natural sugars in the juicy peaches are full of flavor and air frying helps bring out the sweetest flavors.
• Similar to grilled peaches but no need to turn on the grill.
• This recipe takes just minutes to prep this easy dessert.

Here is all you need for this air fryer peaches recipe.

Peaches – Reach for fresh peaches for this recipe. The riper the peaches the better as it will allow for a sweeter result.

Butter – Real butter is recommended for this dessert.

Brown Sugar – Light brown sugar is going to add a deep buttery and caramel flavor to the peaches.

Cinnamon – The warm ground cinnamon helps to enhance the flavor of the recipe even more. It also offers a golden brown color to the peach.

How to Make

Full steps on how to make air fryer peaches are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a quick walkthrough on how to make the peaches.

1. Start by preheating the air fryer. Then in a small bowl add the sugar, and cinnamon and mix well.
2. Add in the melted butter and stir to combine the mixture.
3. Place the sliced peaches in the air fryer, with the cut side of the peaches up. Then top each peach with the butter mixture.
4. Air fry for 7-12 minutes and until the tops of peaches create a caramelized top.
5. Serve right away. Top with whipped cream or even ice cream.

Variations To Recipe

• Top with an oatmeal topping for a nice crunch factor.
• Use other spices to elevate the flavor of these peaches even more. Nutmeg, cardamom, apple pie spice, etc.
• Drizzle on some caramel sauce at the end of cooking.
• Brush the peach with a little honey or drizzle on honey for added sweetness. You could even replace the brown sugar with honey or maple syrup.

Try our peach cobbler made with canned peaches for another fruity treat.

Storing Leftover Air Fryer Peaches

Refrigerate: You will want to refrigerate any peaches in an airtight container. Then store for 2-3 days. Eat the leftovers cold or warm them up in the microwave or oven.

Freeze: now you can freeze the peaches, but know they will be softer once you thaw them out from being frozen. You can freeze the peaches for 1-2 months. Then reheat from frozen or thaw in the fridge overnight.

Tips For Success

• We highly recommend reaching for ripe peaches for the best flavor and texture. Underripe peaches will lack in flavor and texture.
• Aim to slice the peaches in half so they are both similar in size. This is going to help ensure the peaches air fry up evenly.
• Spread the topping evenly over the top of the peaches so you get an even coating.
• These air-fried peaches are best served warm and fresh from the air fryer.
• Place skin side down on the air fryer basket, so the open flesh part of the peach halves is facing upward. You can line it with parchment paper to prevent the spillage of the bubble over.

Practical notes

Can we use canned peaches instead of fresh peaches?

You are more than welcome to use canned peaches to make these air fried peaches. Just drain off the juice as much as you can. Then reduce the cooking time as your peaches are already cooked. You are essentially just heating them up.

How do we prevent our air fryer peaches from getting too mushy?

Keep an eye on the peaches as they are cooking. Depending on the size of the peaches will depend on the cooking time. You want to remove them when the top caramelizes a bit and they are soft when you stick a fork in them.

What other fruits can we air fry besides peaches?

Plums, pears, pineapple, and even apples would all be great options for using in replace of peaches in this recipe.

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

• 4 peaches, halved and pitted
• ¼ cup brown sugar or brown sugar substitute
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup butter, room temperature

Method

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl you will add your cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar. Mix to combine and set to the side.
3. Next, you will slice your peaches in half, and then remove the pits.
4. Place the peaches cut side up, and then brush with the butter mixture.
5. Air fry for 7-12 minutes or until the tops are caramelized and the peaches are tender when poked with a fork.
6. Serve right away and top with whipped cream or ice cream if you would like.

Kitchen notes

Peaches – Use ripe and fresh peaches that are full of flavor. You can use canned peaches if you drain off the excess juice. Then only cook until caramelized on top. Parchment Paper – You can place parchment paper under the peaches to catch the juices that drip off.