Air Fryer Peach Crisp

This air fryer peach crisp is one of the easiest desserts you can make, and it tastes like something from a bakery.

Fresh peaches get tossed with a little sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon, then topped with a buttery oat crumble. The air fryer makes the topping perfectly golden and crispy in about 15 minutes.

I love making this in individual ramekins because everyone gets their own portion with plenty of that crunchy topping. No fighting over who got more crisp.

It works great with peaches that are in season and super ripe, but even slightly firm peaches soften up nicely as they cook.

Top it with vanilla ice cream and you have a simple, warm dessert that feels a little special without any real effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No Oven Needed – Your air fryer does all the work so you can skip heating up the whole kitchen on a hot day.

Perfectly Crispy Topping Every Time – The air fryer creates an incredibly golden and crunchy oat topping that rivals any oven-baked version.

Warm and Bubbly Peach Filling – The peaches turn soft and jammy with a sweet cinnamon-vanilla flavor that tastes like summer in every bite.

Ingredients

For the Peach Filling

• 4 cups Fresh Peaches, peeled and sliced (about 4 large)
• 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon

For the Crisp Topping

• 3/4 cup Old-Fashioned Oats
• 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar, packed
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
• 2 tbsp Pecans, chopped

How To Make

Step 1

In a medium bowl, toss the sliced peaches with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until evenly coated. Divide the peach mixture among four oven-safe ramekins (about 6 to 8 oz each).

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingertips to pinch and rub it into the dry mixture until crumbly with some pea-sized pieces remaining.

Step 3

Stir in the chopped pecans. The topping should hold together in clumps when you squeeze it.

Step 4

Spoon the crisp topping generously over the peach filling in each ramekin, pressing it down gently so it holds together.

Step 5

Place the ramekins in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for airflow. Air fry at 350 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the peach filling is bubbling around the edges.

Step 6

Carefully remove the ramekins from the air fryer using tongs or oven mitts and let them cool for at least 5 minutes. The filling will thicken slightly as it sits.

Step 7

Serve warm topped with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.

Tips

Use Ripe but Firm Peaches

You want peaches that are ripe and sweet but still a little firm when you press them. If they’re too soft and mushy, they’ll break down completely during cooking and you’ll end up with more of a sauce than distinct peach slices.

If your peaches aren’t quite ripe yet, let them sit on the counter for a day or two until they smell sweet and give just slightly when pressed.

One more thing – make sure you pat the sliced peaches dry with a paper towel before tossing them with the other filling ingredients. Extra moisture on the surface can make the filling too watery and prevent the cornstarch from thickening properly.

Keep the Butter Cold

The butter for the topping needs to be cold straight from the fridge. Cold butter is what creates those crumbly, clumpy pieces that turn into a crunchy topping in the air fryer.

If the butter gets warm and soft from your hands, the topping will melt together into a flat, greasy layer instead of staying crispy and textured. Cut it into small cubes and if it starts feeling soft while you work it in, pop the bowl in the fridge for five minutes.

Don’t Skip Pressing the Topping Down

After you spoon the topping over the peaches, press it down gently with the back of the spoon or your fingers. This helps it hold together in clumps instead of blowing around from the air fryer fan.

Air fryers circulate air pretty aggressively, and loose dry crumbs will fly off and burn on the heating element. Pressing it down just enough to compact it slightly keeps everything in place while still letting it crisp up.

Related Recipes

• Air Fryer Crispy Peach Cobbler Rolls
• Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples
• Air Fryer Maple Pecan Baked Apples
• Air Fryer Blackberry Cobbler Biscuits
• Air Fryer Mini Apple Pies

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen peaches instead of fresh?

Yes, frozen peaches work great in this recipe. Just make sure you thaw them first and drain off any excess liquid so the filling doesn’t turn watery during cooking.

You might also want to pat them dry with a paper towel before tossing them with the sugar and cornstarch. This helps the filling thicken properly and gives you that same bubbly result you’d get with fresh peaches.