Air Fryer Peaches

5 from 2 votes

Savor the sweet symphony of Air Fryer Peaches enhanced with brown sugar cinnamon butter, then topped with creamy vanilla ice cream – a quick, easy, and healthier dessert that everyone will love!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 88kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

air fryer
sharp knife
mixing bowl
parchment paper

Ingredients

4 medium peaches, halved
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons brown sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt (skip if using salted butter)
baking or cooking spray
ice cream for serving

Instructions

Allow butter to sit out at room temperature for about an hour, so it can soften. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Cut the peaches in half, and remove the pits.
Place the peaches cut side down on an air fryer tray or in an air fryer basket. Spray lightly with cooking oil or baking spray. Air fry for 3-5 minutes to soften.
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Set aside.
Remove the peaches from the air fryer after 3-5 minutes until they have begun to soften and the skins start to loosen from the peach flesh.
Place the peach halves cut side up in an air fryer basket or tray. Spread the butter mixture evenly over the peaches, and place back on the air fryer for an additional 5-6 minutes, until the butter mixture is caramelized on top.
Serve hot with your favorite ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the air fryer. We don't recommend freezing.

Notes

For vegan: swap the butter with vegan butter.
For sugar free: Swap the brown sugar with a 1:1 brown sugar replacement.
If using salted butter, skip adding salt.
Use room temperature butter for best results, so it will be easy to mix it.
Use parchment paper. The parchment paper catches the butter and sugar that will run off of the peaches to make for a tasty drizzle when serving it with ice cream!
Don't overcrowd the cooking tray or basket. If the peach halves are too close, they will take longer to soften. Give them space between each other for better results.
Use fresh, ripe peaches. This will ensure you can cut them in half easier, while also ensuring they taste nice and sweet!
Be mindful that cooking times will vary. The time needed to cook the peaches is based on the model of your air fryer and the ripeness of your peaches. Fork test the peaches to determine if they are cooked to your preference and adjust cooking times accordingly. Our air fryer is 1500 watts. It is a good idea to check the wattage of your air fryer before cooking. Higher wattage may want to use a lower temperature/shorter cooking time.
Serve hot! These peaches are best enjoyed nice and warm, so eat them right out of the air fryer, as soon as they won't burn your mouth! ;)
To cut the peaches:
Start by separating the peaches into two halves. First, hold the peach vertically with the stem upwards. Using a sharp knife held vertically with the peach, insert the blade carefully until you hit the pit.
Now, carefully roll the peach around the blade of the knife ensuring the blade is touching the pit the whole time until you have come back to the place where you first cut in.
Put down the knife and hold the peach in the palm of your hands. Twist the halves gently to separate it into two segments.
Now, you can pop the pit off with your fingers, or use a spoon to get underneath it and remove it. That's it!

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