12 Air Fryer Desserts Recipe Ideas to Sweeten Up Your Summer

When it’s blazing hot outside and the last thing you want to do is fire up the oven, the air fryer is basically your best friend.

I still remember last summer when Matthew was grilling burgers out back, our kid was running through the sprinkler like it was an Olympic sport, and I was inside desperately craving something sweet.

The idea of turning on the oven made me want to cry (I swear our kitchen turns into a sauna in July), so I decided to get creative.

We tossed a batch of air fryer churros in there, half expecting them to come out as little bricks. But when we bit into that first one? Pure, cinnamon-sugary magic.

Warm, crispy, and done in ten minutes. After that, we were hooked.

Suddenly, we were making berry hand pies for backyard picnics, peach cobbler bites for lazy Sunday afternoons, and even s’mores egg rolls that the kids devoured faster than I could make them. (I may or may not have stashed a few in the back of the fridge for myself—don’t judge!)

If you’re like us and want something sweet without sweating it out in the kitchen, these 12 air fryer desserts are going to be your new summer favorites. They’re quick, they’re easy, and best of all? No oven required. 🥰

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12 Best Air Fryer Desserts Recipe Ideas For This Summer

You know those summer nights when you’re sitting outside, the sun’s setting, and you just need something sweet to top it all off? That’s exactly when these air fryer desserts come to the rescue.

No preheating, no sweating it out in front of the oven—just quick, crispy, golden treats that taste like you picked them up from your favorite bakery.

I’m talking berry hand pies, churros with cinnamon sugar, and mini lava cakes that you can whip up in minutes. We’ve made these for backyard barbecues, late-night cravings, and even that time Matthew invited friends over with exactly one hour of notice. (Spoiler alert: the air fryer peach cobbler saved the day.)

The best part? You don’t need to be a pastry chef to pull these off. We’re all about easy recipes that just work. If you’ve got an air fryer and a sweet tooth, you’re already halfway there.

So grab your favorite ingredients, plug in that air fryer, and get ready to impress—because these 12 air fryer dessert recipes are about to make you the official “dessert person” of the summer!

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theconsciousplantkitchen.com

Air Fryer Churros (4 Ingredients, No Eggs, No Dairy)

"These Air Fryer Churros are homemade desserts made with just 4 ingredients and coated in cinnamon sugar. They are egg-free and dairy-free."

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rachelcooks.com

Air Fryer Hand Pies Recipe

"Air fryer hand pies are such a fun portable dessert or snack and they couldn’t be easier to make! Choose your favorite fruit filling."

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homecookedharvest.com

Air Fryer Peach Cobbler

"Air Fryer Peach Cobbler recipe is a classic dessert made with juicy, ripe peaches all snuggled under a sweet cookie biscuit crust. So good when it’s served warm with a melty scoop of vanilla ice cream."

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noblepig.com

Air Fryer S’mores Egg Rolls

"These air fryer s’mores egg rolls are a perfect twist on a classic campfire treat. They’re filled with melted chocolate and marshmallows inside and served with extra marshmallow fluff on the side for dipping. This cooking method makes s’mores a year-round treat."

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laurenfitfoodie.com

Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donuts (with Biscuits!)

"If you have been looking for the perfect easy donut recipe this Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Donuts with Biscuits recipe is IT! Made with easy pre-made biscuit dough, these donuts cook in just 5 minutes!"

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bellyfull.net

Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

"These Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies are portable and delicious! With an easy apple pie filling and flaky crust, they’re such a fun Fall dessert with no slicing and little mess!"

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loveandotherspices.com

Air Fryer Lava Cakes

"Lava cakes are one of my favorite dessert to make when I’m craving something rich and chocolatey. It’s so fun cutting into them and seeing the gooey center. Can’t beat that feeling!"

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forktospoon.com

Air Fryer Lemon Bars

"Air Fryer Lemon Bars With Shortbread Crust is amazing! They are the perfect spring and summer desserts. They are so lemony and prepared with a shortbread crust that does amazing in the air fryer!"

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olivesnthyme.com

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies (Cookies in Air Fryer)

"Air fryer chocolate chip cookies are warm and buttery cookies baked in minutes in an air fryer. They’re soft and chewy inside and crispy on the outside."

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cleaneatingkitchen.com

Air Fryer Banana Fritter Recipe

"If you’ve ever had deep fried Banana Fritters, then you know how delicious they are! This healthy version is baked and not fried. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free."

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tasteofhome.com

Air-Fryer Brownies

"As if we didn’t already love our air fryers enough for savory recipes, they can bake our favorite desserts, too! These air-fryer brownies are the perfect quick, classic dessert that you can make in no time."

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inspirationalmomma.com

Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcake

"This semi-homemade air fryer strawberry shortcake combines ease and delicious flavor in equal measure. Golden, flaky refrigerated biscuits come together with whipped topping and strawberries to create a super easy version of this delicious classic."

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