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Air Fryer Granola

air fryer granola on a plate with a spoon.
Author: Farwin Simaak
A quick and easy small-batch granola made entirely in the air fryer. Ready in under 15 minutes, wonderfully crispy, and loaded with oats, nuts, seeds, and your choice of dried fruit. Stays crunchy for weeks.
P.S. Use an egg white to make it into crunchy clusters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup rolled oats sprouted or regular old-fashioned
  • ⅓ cup chopped nuts almonds, walnuts, pecans
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup dried raisins or cranberries

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and egg white. Stir until everything is well coated. It should look glossy and clumpy.
  • Line your air fryer basket with an air fryer parchment liner. Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the liner.
  • Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes. When you open it up, it will look wet and there will still be some liquid pooled - do not panic, that is completely normal at this stage.
  • Give the granola a good stir to move things around. Air fry again at 340°F (170°C) for another 5 minutes.
  • Pull the basket out and let the granola sit and cool completely. It will feel soft and chewy right now, and you might think it didn't cook properly. It did not. As it cools, it firms up and gets properly crunchy.
  • Once cooled, add your dried fruit or chocolate chips. Transfer to an airtight container.

Notes

  • The granola will feel soft right out of the air fryer. This is normal. Do not cook it longer - let it cool and it will become crispy.
  • Egg white is optional but gives a crispier, more cluster-style texture.
  • Add dried fruit and chocolate chips AFTER cooking to prevent burning.
  • Every air fryer runs slightly differently - watch your first batch and adjust temperature by 10F if it browns too quickly.
Storage:
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 weeks.
    Tastes even better on day two once fully set.
  • Do not refrigerate - moisture will soften the granola.
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Course Breakfast