Description
Air Fryer Cinnamon Granola is a quick and easy recipe for crunchy, flavorful granola with warm cinnamon notes. Perfect for topping yogurt, smoothie bowls, or enjoying as a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C) for 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, shredded coconut (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup (or honey), melted oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
- Spread granola evenly in the air fryer basket in a thin layer.
- Cook at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even toasting.
- Remove granola once golden and crispy; let cool completely to crisp up further.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Add dried fruits like raisins or cranberries after cooking.
- Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup or honey amount.
- Use seeds instead of nuts for a nut-free version.
- Add spices like nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom for extra flavor.
- Reheat gently in air fryer or oven to refresh crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
