Name: Air Fryer Granola
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; ½ cup chopped walnuts ( - or any chopped nut variety of your choice (pecans, almonds, or peanuts)); 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure ); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt

The easiest 15-minute air fryer granola recipe you can find! Perfectly sweet, crunchy, and loaded with healthy ingredients.

This healthy granola takes less than 15 minutes to make, doesn’t use much oil, and doesn’t require any hands-on cooking.

Gina’s Recipe Rundown:

Texture: Crispy and crunchy chunks of oats and nuts with the chewy softness of cooked oats.

Taste: Not overly sweet, and very nutty, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and coconut.

Ease: Mix, dump, and go granola recipe. You just toss all the ingredients together and air fry them. Minimal prep time and short cooking time.

Why I love it: It is a perfect meal prep for quick breakfasts for a whole family (even kids love it!)

My tip to make this air fryer granola recipe is to add vanilla extract and cinnamon – the flavors will be so warm and cozy, that you will want it every day for a quick breakfast. I love making homemade granola for smoothie bowls, with cereal, or for yogurt bowls.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It only takes 15 minutes vs baked granola which will take up to 45 minutes in a conventional oven. Save time in the kitchen!
Only 7 simple ingredients.
Healthy, naturally sweet, dairy and gluten-free.
Budget-friendly. Homemade granola is so much cheaper than store-bought one (especially if you buy from fancy eco- and health stores).
Has a long shelf life and makes breakfast or snack meal prep a breeze.
Easy to customize with your favorite nuts.

Ingredients Notes

Old-fashioned rolled oats. If you’re worried about gluten, make sure the old-fashioned oats are pure and non-contaminated, then they will be naturally gluten-free oats. Do not use quick oats or steel-cut oats.
Chopped walnuts – or any chopped nut variety of your choice (pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, pine nuts, or peanuts)
Honey or maple syrup. Honey adds natural sweetness which makes this granola mixture healthier (no refined sugars).
Coconut oil melted. You can use other vegetable oils like avocado oil, canola oil, or even melted butter for an ultra-rich taste.
Pure vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon
Salt is essential to balance out the sweetness and the overall taste.

Kitchen Equipment

Air fryer
Optional, liner for the air fryer basket (parchment paper liners), to make cleaning it easier, or simply use parchment paper.
Wooden spoon
Large bowl

How To Make Air Fryer Granola

1: Prepare The Granola Mixture

Combine the oats, nuts, honey, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Toss the ingredients together until evenly coated with the honey, oil, and flavors.

2: Air Fry The Granola

Line the air fryer basket with a sheet of parchment paper.
Add the seasoned granola mix on top of the parchment – pressing gently into an even layer.
Cook at 330 degrees F for 8-12 minutes – stirring halfway through, until golden brown.

3: Let It Cool

Once cooked, use the overhanging parchment to help remove the granola from the basket or tray.
Let the air-fried granola cool and set it at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Granola is so versatile and easy to customize for a snack or family-friendly brekkie.

Serve it with milk and simply munch it crispy.
Serve alongside some yogurt, plain or flavored, with fresh fruit and berries.
Fancy smoothie bowls all have granola
You can make some clusters with chocolate.

Storage

Store homemade granola in an airtight container or airtight jar for 2-3 weeks at room temperature. Make sure the granola is completely cool before storing.

Freeze granola in an air-tight container or vacuum-sealed bag for 2-3 months.

Substitutions & Variations

For extra crunch add shredded coconut, flaked almonds, or seeds (pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds are common choices). Toasted seeds have a stronger flavor.
More nutty flavors: add nut butter (almond butter, creamy peanut butter, or any of your favorite). 1-2 tbsp is enough! Nut butter also helps the oats and nuts stick better.
Extra healthy add-ons: dried fruit (dried cranberries, raisins, or Goji berries are my favs) or ground ginger.
For sweeter granola, add chocolate chips, M&Ms, or brown sugar.
Make it fall-inspired by swapping cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice.
Change up this simple homemade granola with white chocolate chips, steel cut oats, dry fruits, flax seeds, chia seeds, or coconut flakes.
Pair this with ice cream or fresh fruit.

Expert Tips To Make The Best Air Fryer Granola Recipe

If adding any other ingredients to the granola mixture that don’t need to be cooked (like dried fruit), let the granola cool completely first.
Granola will cool faster if you transfer it from the hot air fryer basket to a plate or a baking sheet.
Don’t forget to stir, otherwise, the granola will burn.
Instead of stirring the mixture halfway through cooking, you can first set the temperature to 325F, cook the granola for 3-5 minutes, then give it a good toss and cook for another 5-7 minutes at 330F.
To make it in an oven, bake on a baking sheet at 325F for 20 minutes.
Remember that cooking time will vary based on your air fryer model.

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