Every year, I make the journey to a local berry farm for fresh pick your own fruit. Consequently, that means I’m always coming up with recipes to use up my bounty. This air fryer blackberry cobbler is an easy and delicious dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven!
Sweet, juicy blackberries form the perfect base for this cobbler recipe. They’re sweetened and get an almost jammy consistency during cooking that’s just divine!
Top your fruit with a cobbler crust that’s somewhere between a biscuit and a shortcake, for the perfect contrast in texture.
There’s no need to fire up the big oven in the summer heat, either! You can use ramekins or other small dishes to bake your blackberry cobbler perfectly in the air fryer.
If fresh fruit isn’t available, you can even swap in frozen and still get amazing results, making this one of my favorite dessert offerings year round.
What You’ll Need: Ingredients
10 ounces fresh blackberries (about 2 cups)
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp cornstarch
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp lemon juice
4 Tbsp butter (salted), melted
½ cup all purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup heavy cream or milk
Special Equipment Note: You’ll need some form of pan to make this recipe in your air fryer. I’m using 4 ramekins, but you can also use a casserole dish or pie pan that fits in your basket to make one larger cobbler.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
You can use frozen blackberries instead of fresh (and you don’t need to defrost them)
The sugar may be swapped for brown sugar or a substitute such as Stevia
If you don’t have cornstarch, you may use flour instead
The vanilla may be swapped for almond or lemon extract for different flavor options
You may swap in lime juice in place of lemon juice if preferred
The flour and baking powder in the topping mix can be substituted by self raising flour instead
Feel free to sprinkle some demerara sugar over top of the topping before baking for extra texture and crunch
This cobbler is delicious on its own, but can be topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect bite!
How to Make Blackberry Cobbler in the Air Fryer
In a medium bowl, combine the blackberries, ¼ cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Mix well and allow to rest
Using a second bowl, mix the flour, remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar, baking powder, melted butter, and cream, stirring until mixed well (some lumps are fine)
Preheat your air fryer to 325°F, or the closest setting your air fryer has
Grease 4 ramekins (or whatever pan you’re using)
Divide the blackberries evenly amongst the 4 ramekins
Use a spoon to drop dollops of dough over top of the blackberry mixture (sprinkle with demerara sugar here if desired)
Place filled ramekins into the preheated air fryer basket
Cook on the air fry setting for 15-20 minutes at 325°F, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly
Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top
What to Serve With Blackberry Cobbler
Ice cream
Whipped cream
Lemonade
Steak au Poivre
Pork chops
Peach chicken
Blackberry glazed meats
Beets
Spinach
Goat cheese
From toppings and drinks to main courses, there are lots of great things to serve with blackberry cobbler for dessert.
Try my air fryer blackberry cobbler with my Vodka Peach Lemonade, a side of Air Fryer Beets and Carrots, an appetizer of Air Fryer Goat Cheese Balls, or a main course of any of my best Chicken Cutlet Air Fryer Recipes.
Recipe FAQs
Do You Store Blackberry Cobbler in the Fridge?
Yes, you store blackberry cobbler in the fridge. This helps preserve the lifespan of it due to the fruit.
Generally, when stored in the refrigerator, this cobbler keeps for 5-7 days.
How Should Cobbler Be Served?
While largely based on preference, it is commonly agreed that cobbler should be served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
That said, it may also be enjoyed plain or cold if that is preferred.
Does Cobbler Batter Go on the Top or the Bottom?
Traditionally, cobbler batter goes on the top, covering the fruit. There are other variations out there which swap the order or combine the layers.
However, if you want the classic style then your batter should be on top of your fruit.
Can You Make Cobbler the Night Before?
Yes, you can absolutely make cobbler the night before. Just refrigerate overnight and then reheat before serving.
A single serving only takes about 30 seconds in the microwave on high to warm.
Why Do You Put Cornstarch in a Cobbler?
You put cornstarch in a cobbler to help thicken the juice that is released from the berries during cooking. This prevents your cobbler from being incredibly runny.
That said, too much cornstarch related to the amount of liquid may result in a gummy consistency in your cobbler.
How Do You Keep a Blackberry Cobbler From Being Runny?
To keep a blackberry cobbler from being runny, add some flour or cornstarch to the berries.
This will absorb excess liquid during cooking and help thicken it up.
Recipe Pro Tips
If your dough starts to get too brown for your liking during cooking, add a piece of foil over the top (but depending on your air fryer, you may not really need it at all – I never use it)
This recipe is sized for four 7-ounce ramekins. You can scale up or down as needed for larger or smaller cooking dishes
My blackberry cobblers were perfect after 15 minutes in a Ninja Dual Zone air fryer. Other air fryers may vary, and time will also vary based on the size of your baking dishes
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover blackberry cobbler in the refrigerator for up to a week
To reheat, place a portion in the microwave for about 30 seconds on high. Alternatively, you may place the pan back in the air fryer for 4-6 minutes at 325°F or until warmed through. However, I think the microwave is actually better in this instance for maintaining softness
This air fryer blackberry cobbler is so easy to make, and a great way to use up the fresh fruits of summer. Of course, you can also use frozen berries to enjoy this dessert year round.
Top it with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect finish!
Blackberry cobbler pairs well with stone fruits, black pepper, nuts, and other savory flavors so you can create the perfect meal around your show stopping dessert.
If you love cobblers and want to make more, make sure to check out my collection of the best Air Fryer Cobbler Recipes to try out!
Easy Air Fryer Blackberry Cobbler
This easy air fryer blackberry cobbler takes half the time of a conventional oven! It’s bursting with fresh, juicy blackberries and perfect for summer.
4 7-oz ramekins (or another oven safe bowl that fits in your air fryer)
Spoon or spatula (for mixing)
Nonstick spray
Ingredients
10Ouncesfresh blackberries(about 2 cups)
¼Cupgranulated sugar
½Tspcornstarch
½Tspvanilla extract
1Tbsplemon juice
4Tbspsalted butter(melted)
½Cupall purpose flour
¼Cupgranulated sugar
½Tspbaking powder
½Cupheavy cream or milk
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the blackberries, ¼ cup granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Mix well and allow to rest
10 Ounces fresh blackberries, ¼ Cup granulated sugar, ½ Tsp cornstarch, ½ Tsp vanilla extract, 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Using a second bowl, mix the flour, remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar, baking powder, melted butter, and cream, stirring until mixed well (some lumps are fine)
4 Tbsp salted butter, ½ Cup all purpose flour, ¼ Cup granulated sugar, ½ Tsp baking powder, ½ Cup heavy cream or milk
Preheat your air fryer to 325°F, or the closest setting your air fryer has
Grease 4 ramekins with nonstick spray (or whatever pan you’re using)
Divide the blackberries evenly amongst the 4 ramekins
Use a spoon to drop dollops of dough over top of the blackberry mixture (sprinkle with demerara sugar here if desired)
Place filled ramekins into the preheated air fryer basket
Cook on the air fry setting for 15-20 minutes at 325°F, until the crust is golden brown and cooked through and the filling is hot and bubbly
Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top
Notes
You can use frozen blackberries instead of fresh (and you don’t need to defrost them)
The sugar may be swapped for brown sugar or a substitute such as Stevia
If you don’t have cornstarch, you may use flour instead
The vanilla may be swapped for almond or lemon extract for different flavor options
You may swap in lime juice in place of lemon juice if preferred
The flour and baking powder in the topping mix can be substituted by self raising flour instead
Feel free to sprinkle some demerara sugar over top of the topping before baking for extra texture and crunch
This cobbler is delicious on its own, but can be topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect bite!
If your dough starts to get too brown for your liking during cooking, add a piece of foil over the top (but depending on your air fryer, you may not really need it at all – I never use it)
My blackberry cobblers were perfect after 15 minutes in a Ninja Dual Zone air fryer. Other air fryers may vary, and time will also vary based on the size of your baking dishes
Store leftover blackberry cobbler in the refrigerator for up to a week
To reheat, place a portion in the microwave for about 30 seconds on high. Alternatively, you may place the pan back in the air fryer for 4-6 minutes at 325°F or until warmed through. However, I think the microwave is actually better in this instance for maintaining softness
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any swaps or additions, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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I enjoy trying new recipes, creating my own, and dabbling with new techniques all the time. My husband loves to protest when I make him my guinea pig, but it’s all for the love of food!
My cooking philosophy is that great tasting food doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming to make. I'm a home cook with over 20 years of experience feeding myself and others. I've learned from a variety of different people, things I've learned online, and some trial and error as well.
I enjoy cooking a variety of foods, from convenience to comfort foods, as well as international cuisine. You can rest assured that all of my recipes have been actually made, thoroughly tested, and most importantly: tasted! I want you to enjoy my food as much as I do!
