Vegan Air Fryer Desserts: Part 2 (5 More Decadent Recipes)

🔥🍰 Your air fryer is about to become your favorite dessert machine! These five new gourmet recipes—from molten cookie cups to crispy cannoli rolls—deliver restaurant-worthy sweets in minutes. No oven required!

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1. Molten Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups 🍪🔥

Flavor Profile: Gooey, buttery, with melty chocolate pockets

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegan chocolate chip cookie dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 4 silicone cupcake molds
• To Serve:
  • Vegan vanilla ice cream
  • Flaky sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Press Dough:
   • Divide dough into molds, pressing to create a well in the center.
2. Air Fry:
   • 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 mins until edges are set but centers are soft.
3. Serve:
   • Invert onto plates, top with ice cream and salt.

Pro Tip: Stuff centers with extra chocolate chips before cooking.

2. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Bites 🍍🍒

Flavor Profile: Tropical, caramelized, with buttery crumb

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup vegan butter, melted
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 cup vanilla cake batter (vegan)
• Maraschino cherries (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Molds:
   • Mix sugar and butter, divide into 4 greased ramekins. Add pineapple.
2. Add Batter:
   • Pour cake batter over pineapple.
3. Air Fry:
   • 320°F (160°C) for 12 mins. Invert while warm.

Hack: Use canned pineapple rings for prettier layers.

3. Crispy Cannoli Rolls with Ricotta Filling 🍯🌿

Flavor Profile: Crispy, creamy, with citrusy sweetness

Ingredients

• 4 spring roll wrappers
• Filling:
  • ½ cup vegan ricotta (blend tofu + lemon zest + powdered sugar)
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips
• To Serve:
  • Powdered sugar
  • Candied orange peel

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Fill & Roll:
   • Spread ricotta and chocolate on wrappers, roll tightly.
2. Air Fry:
   • 370°F (185°C) for 5 mins until golden.
3. Dust:
   • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and orange peel.

Pro Tip: Brush wrappers with aquafaba for extra crispness.

4. Berry Hand Pies with Lavender Glaze 🫐🌸

Flavor Profile: Jammy, floral, with flaky crust

Ingredients

• 1 sheet vegan puff pastry, thawed
• ½ cup mixed berries
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (to thicken)
• Glaze:
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp culinary lavender
  • 1 tbsp oat milk

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make Filling:
   • Cook berries and chia until thickened (~5 mins). Cool.
2. Assemble:
   • Cut pastry into squares, add filling, fold into triangles. Crimp edges.
3. Air Fry:
   • 380°F (190°C) for 10 mins.
4. Glaze:
   • Infuse milk with lavender (heat 1 min), strain, then mix with sugar.

Hack: Use pre-made jam for speed.

5. Salted Caramel-Stuffed Dates 🍯🌴

Flavor Profile: Chewy, salty-sweet, with crunchy coating

Ingredients

• 8 Medjool dates, pitted
• 2 tbsp vegan caramel sauce
• ¼ cup crushed pecans
• Flaky salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Stuff Dates:
   • Fill each date with ½ tsp caramel and pecans.
2. Air Fry:
   • 300°F (150°C) for 4-5 mins until caramel bubbles.
3. Finish:
   • Sprinkle with salt. Serve warm.

Pro Tip: Wrap in vegan bacon for a sweet-savory twist.

Air Fryer Dessert Pro Tips

✔ Preheat for 2-3 mins for even cooking.
✔ Use perforated parchment to prevent sticking.
✔ Check early—air fryers vary in heat intensity.

Sources:

• Vegan Air Fryer Magic by Linda Meyer
• Sweet Vegan Treats by Hannah Kaminsky

Flavor Badges:

• 🍪 Cookie Cups → Gooey, Salted
• 🍍 Pineapple Bites → Tropical, Buttery
• 🍯 Cannoli Rolls → Crispy, Citrusy
• 🫐 Berry Pies → Jammy, Floral
• 🌴 Caramel Dates → Chewy, Decadent

Which dessert are you air-frying tonight? Let us know below! 👇