Apple Galette in the Air Fryer
This Apple Galette is a delightful and easy-to-make French dessert, baked in the air fryer for a perfectly crispy and golden crust. With a rustic appearance and warm cinnamon-spiced apples, it’s the ideal autumn treat. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to impress. A flaky, buttery crust holds sweet and tart apple slices, making every bite a cozy celebration of fall!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- 3-4 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples thinly sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 tbsp ice-cold water
- 1 egg for egg wash, optional
- Raw sugar for sprinkling optional
Instructions
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fork to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Apples: While the dough chills, core and slice the apples thinly. In a bowl, toss the apples with cinnamon, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rough circle about 10 inches in diameter.
- Assemble the Galette: Place the rolled dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or directly on the air fryer tray. Pile the apple mixture in the center, leaving about 1-2 inches of dough around the edges. Fold the dough edges over the apples, pleating as you go.
- Optional Egg Wash: For a golden-brown finish, brush the exposed dough edges with a beaten egg. Sprinkle with raw sugar for extra crunch and shine.
- Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Cook the galette for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Serve: Allow the galette to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with caramel, or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, swap out the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free blend.
- To make this galette vegan, replace the butter with plant-based butter or coconut oil and use a non-dairy milk for the egg wash.
- Feel free to experiment with different apples like Braeburn or Golden Delicious for varying flavor profiles.
- You can add a handful of chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake this in a regular oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown perfection.