Air Fryer Peaches are warm, juicy, caramelized and topped with creamy vanilla bean ice cream for the easiest summer dessert thats on the table in just 10 minutes.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
There’s something so special about warm, caramelized fruit topped with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream. These Air Fryer Peaches taste like summer in every bite and couldn’t be easier to make.
The peaches become perfectly tender while the brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon create a delicious caramel-like glaze. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dessert or something impressive enough to serve guests, this recipe is always a hit.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 10 minutes.
- Only a handful of simple ingredients.
- Naturally sweet with warm cinnamon and honey.
- Perfect for summer peaches.
- Delicious served with vanilla bean ice cream.
- Easy enough for weeknights but elegant eno
Ingredients
Heres everything you'll need to make this delicious summer dessert! You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Peaches – Slightly firm peaches work best because they soften without falling apart.
- Olive Oil – Helps the peaches caramelize and keeps the toppings from drying out.
- Brown Sugar – Creates a rich caramelized topping.
- Ground Cinnamon – Adds warm, cozy flavor.
- Flaky Sea Salt – Just a pinch balances the sweetness.
- Honey – Drizzled over the peaches before cooking for even more caramelized goodness.
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – The perfect creamy finish.
How To Make It
Heres how to make these delicious peaches. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Place the peach halves, cut-side up, on a piece of aluminum foil that fits inside your air fryer basket. Lightly brush each peach with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Drizzle the peaches with honey.
- Air fry for 7–10 minutes, checking around the 7-minute mark. The peaches should be tender and caramelized, but not burnt. Carefully transfer the peaches to serving plates. Spoon any of the warm honey and caramelized juices left on the foil over the peaches. Let them cool for 2 minutes before topping with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Choose peaches that are ripe but still slightly firm. Overripe peaches can become too soft.
- Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes since honey and brown sugar caramelize quickly.
- Using foil makes cleanup incredibly easy and keeps all those delicious juices from dripping away.
- Finish with an extra drizzle of honey just before serving if you’d like even more sweetness.
Variations
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts before serving.
- Sprinkle with granola for a little crunch.
- Swap the vanilla ice cream for whipped cream or mascarpone.
- Add a tiny pinch of nutmeg or cardamom along with the cinnamon.
- Finish with fresh
What to Serve With It
These peaches are incredible on their own, but they’re also delicious with pound cake, angel food cake, butter cookies or a drizzle of caramel sauce. If you’re serving brunch, pair them with Greek yogurt and granola for a lighter option.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover peaches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes or warm them gently in the microwave before serving. Add the ice cream just before eating.
Other Summer Desserts
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Air Fryer Peaches Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Peaches, slightly firm
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 Tbs Brown Sugar
- 1 Pinch Flakey Salt
- 1 Tbs Honey
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
- Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Place the peach halves, cut-side up, on a piece of aluminum foil that fits inside your air fryer basket.
- Lightly brush each peach with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Drizzle the peaches with honey.
- Air fry for 7–10 minutes, checking around the 7-minute mark. The peaches should be tender and caramelized, but not burnt.
- Carefully transfer the peaches to serving plates. Spoon any of the warm honey and caramelized juices left on the foil over the peaches
- . Let them cool for 2 minutes before topping with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Serve and enjoy!
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