Did you know that you can make granola in the air fryer? It’s actually quite easy to do and you can customize it to suit your taste.
Our recipe for maple cinnamon granola is perfect for the fall and is packed with oats, cinnamon, walnuts, and delicious maple syrup.
We love it because it’s a recipe that works for breakfast or a snack with your favorite milk or yogurt, or on a dessert such as ice cream or apple slices. It’s also cheaper and better than store-bought (in our opinion).
Ingredients
- Large flake oats – Larger oats work better for this recipe, but you can make this recipe with regular oats, too. Just be sure to use rolled oats, steel-cut oats will be too hard.
- Walnuts – Use raw walnuts (not roasted ones).
- Shredded coconut – Optional, but a nice addition. We like to use unsweetened shredded coconut so we can better control the sugar, but you can use sweetened coconut if you prefer.
- Maple syrup – Use real maple syrup for the best taste.
- Oil – We use avocado oil, but any neutral-tasting oil will work.
- Ground cinnamon – For the best taste use ground cinnamon that isn’t too old.
- Salt – Balances and enhances the overall flavor; you only need a small amount. We use regular table salt.
- Vanilla extract – Optional for some extra flavor.
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to use rolled oats for this recipe. Steel-cut oats would be too hard (since we won’t pre-soak or pre-boil them).
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer so the granola can crisp and brown evenly.
- Don’t overcook the granola and keep an eye on it towards the end since it can get too dark quickly. It will crisp and clump when it cools after cooking.
- Let it cool completely before breaking it up into clusters. That’s how you get the best large clusters.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Mix well until the oats and nuts are evenly coated.
Cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit into your air fryer basket or use an air fryer-specific parchment paper liner.
Place the parchment paper in the air fryer basket, then add the raw granola mixture and spread it out evenly.
Air fry the granola at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius) for 13-16 minutes total, gently stirring and flipping it every 5 minutes or so.
The granola is done when it is golden brown and starting to darken on the top. It will feel soft when hot, which is normal; don’t overcook it or it will taste burned.
When it’s done, remove the parchment paper with the granola from the air fryer and place it on a cooling rack.
Allow it to cool completely, then break the granola up into larger clusters and enjoy them right away, or place them in an airtight container or mason jar with a lid.
You can enjoy this granola with yogurt, your favorite milk, ice cream, baked apples, and more.
Storage Tips
Place the fully cooled granola in a sealed jar or other airtight container. You can store it in a cool, dry place for about one week. It may lose a little bit of its crunch over time, but will still taste great.
Related Recipes
This granola is great if you like sweet things with oats – here are some more recipes you can try:
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Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Granola
Ingredients
- 1 cup large flake rolled oats, or regular rolled oats
- ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional, but recommended
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and add all the ingredients. Mix well until evenly coated.
- Cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit into the bottom of your air fryer. Leave about 1-2 inches on the sides to grab it later, but be sure it doesn't touch the heating element inside when cooking. (Or use an air fryer-specific parchment paper liner)
- Place the parchment paper in the air fryer basket, then add the raw granola mixture and spread it out evenly.
- Air fry the granola at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius) for 13-16 minutes total, gently stirring and flipping it every 5 minutes or so, until golden brown and starting to darken on the top. It will feel soft when hot, which is normal; do not overcook it. The granola will crisp when it cools.
- When done, remove the parchment paper with the granola from the air fryer and place it on a cooling tray. Let it cool completely, then break it up into larger clusters and enjoy it right away or place it in a sealed jar for later.
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Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
