This Air Fryer Granola is an easy and quick recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! It's crunchy, delicious, and made with healthy pantry ingredients!
This Air Fryer Granola is a nice way to switch up your morning oatmeal. It has hints of cinnamon, is not too sweet, and is naturally vegan and gluten-free!
Now you can enjoy granola without turning on the oven and warming up the house (which is a real problem in the summer).
I love that it's healthier too. It's high in fiber, packed with healthy fats, and lower in added sugar compared to the store-bought stuff. Just 7 ingredients are needed for this healthy snack!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's quicker than oven-baked granola. Instead of 30 minutes, you can make your own homemade granola in just 15 minutes right in the air fryer!
- Easy and simple. You'll need 5 minutes and 1 bowl to mix it together.
- Customizable. You can add anything you like to it. And if you have any old nuts or seeds that are sitting in the back of your pantry, throw them in.
- Stays fresh for weeks. This air fryer granola lasts for 3-4 weeks and is perfect for when you need a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredient notes
- Almonds: If you want to make this recipe nut-free, use pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Coconut oil: You can also use olive oil.
- Raisins: If you don't have raisins, use dried cranberries instead.
- Old fashioned rolled oats: Don't substitute with instant oats or steel-cut oats. They won't provide the same texture. Use gluten-free if needed.
- Maple syrup: You can use brown rice or agave syrup, or honey if you're not vegan.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements and the full recipe.
How to Make Air Fryer Granola Recipe
Step 1
Start by adding the dry ingredients to a large bowl, and mix.
Step 2
Then, add coconut oil and maple syrup and stir until everything is well coated.
Step 3
Preheat your air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC) and lay a piece of parchment paper in the basket.
Step 4
Cooking in batches, add the granola mixture to the air fryer basket in an even layer and cook for 7 minutes. Then, stir and cook for another 7 minutes, stirring again towards the end.
Step 5
When ready, transfer it to a baking sheet and let granola cool to room temperature. Stir in the raisins or other dried fruit of choice.
Serve with your favorite yogurt, milk, or top over smoothie bowls!
Expert Tips
- Stir frequently. It tends to cook unevenly so make sure to stir every couple of minutes to allow for even browning.
- Cook in batches. If you dump all of the granola at once it won't brown evenly and it may get soggy. Work in 2-3 batches for best results (depending on the size of your air fryer).
- Add the raisins at the end. If you add them in the beginning, they will burn. So whatever dried fruit you decide to use, add it once the granola is ready.
- Adjust to taste. If you like your granola sweeter you can add ¼ cup more maple syrup or 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Adjust the cooking time as needed. Every air fryer is different so keep an eye on it. It tends to burn quickly, so don't walk away. You want to see a golden brown color, then you know it's ready.
- Don't overbake. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
FAQ
I don't recommend entirely omitting the oil, but you can use 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of almond butter instead. You can also check out this oil-free granola recipe made with aquafaba.
Store in an airtight container or a glass jar, away from direct light, for 3 weeks.
Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely, then transfer to a plastic bag or a small container (you want to have as little air as possible). If you have a vacuum sealer, use it to suck out the air.
Yes. You'll need pre-heat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Then, bake it for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so, until it's golden brown.
Optional add-ins
Make this recipe different and unique by adding any of the following ingredients:
- Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar. Add it once the granola has cooled completely.
- Vanilla extract. Add 1 teaspoon to the wet ingredients.
- Seeds such as pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, or flax seeds.
- Other nuts of choice such as pecans, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, etc.
- Coconut flakes. Add ½ cup in the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Cacao nibs. Add ¼ cup alongside the raisins.
- Spices like cardamom, nutmeg, cacao powder, etc. Add ¼-1/2 tsp.
- Dry fruits like cranberries or apples.
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Air Fryer Granola Recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (DO NOT use other types of oats)
- ¾ cups raw almonds, roughly chopped (or other nuts of choice such as pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pink salt
- ¼ heaping cup maple syrup (or sub honey if not vegan)
- ¼ heaping cup melted coconut oil (we use refined coconut oil)
- ⅓ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC) and lay a piece of parchment paper in the basket.
- To a medium bowl, mix the dry ingredients- oats, almonds, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add coconut oil and maple syrup and mix until everything is well coated.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the air fryer basket (cook in 2 batches if needed, don't overcrowd). Cook for 6-7 minutes, then stir and cook for another 7 minutes. Make sure to stir every 2 minutes towards the end to prevent burning. It's ready when it's golden brown in color.
- Transfer the granola to a baking sheet or a large plate and let it cool completely. Stir in the raisins. Serve!
Notes
- Stir frequently. It tends to cook unevenly so make sure to stir every couple of minutes to allow for even browning.
- Cook in batches. If you dump all of the granola at once it won't brown nicely and it may get soggy. Work in 2-3 batches for best results (depending on the size of your air fryer).
- Add the raisins at the end. If you add them in the beginning, they will burn. So whatever dried fruit you decide to use, add it once the granola is ready.
- Adjust to taste. If you like your granola sweeter you can add ¼ cup more maple syrup or 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Adjust the cooking time as needed. Every air-fryer is different so keep an eye on it. It tends to burn quickly, so don't walk away. You want to see a golden brown color, then the granola is ready.
- Don't overbake. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
- Fridge: Let cool completely, then store in an air-tight container, away from direct light, for 3 weeks.
- Freezer: Let cool completely, then transfer to small a plastic bag or a container (you want to have as little air as possible). If you have a vacuum sealer, use it as well. Freeze it for 3 months, and let thaw for a few hours on the countertop before serving.
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