I love making crisps for dessert. What’s not to love about fruit combined with a streusel style topping that’s loaded with oats and other tasty treats? It’s so easy to throw together, and this air fryer blueberry crisp recipe makes things even simpler by skipping the oven altogether!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This air fryer blueberry crisp is incredibly easy to make, with both prep and cook time combined coming in under 30 minutes! That’s easy enough for a weeknight, but I prefer to make mine on the weekend and just quickly reheat portions all week!
It’s a perfect recipe for using fresh or frozen blueberries, meaning that you can enjoy this easy crisp all year round, regardless of if the fruit is in season.
Speaking of year round, not only is the air fryer faster than the oven to cook, but it also won’t heat up your whole house! So, enjoy your crisp year round!
A crisp features a streusel topping that features oats as the primary ingredients. If you prefer a more biscuit-like topping, make sure to check out my Air Fryer Blueberry Cobbler instead!
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Ingredients List
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
For the Oat Topping
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup melted butter (salted)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
special equipment note:
You’ll need some oven safe dishes that fit in your air fryer for this recipe. I usually use four 7-oz ramekins or two small oval baking dishes since I have a Dual Zone air fryer, but you can also use one larger dish, like a cake pan, if you have a single basket.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- If you use frozen blueberries you do not need to defrost them first. You can also substitute other small berries, like blackberries, cherries, and raspberries if preferred. Large fruits, such as apples or peaches, may also be used, so long as they’re cut up into smaller pieces
- Instead of melted butter, you can also use cold cubes and make a crumbly texture topping. This gives larger chunks, whereas the melted butter gives a thinner, crispier topping, so feel free to experiment!
- You can sub in almond or coconut flour for the all purpose flour for a gluten-free alternative
- The vanilla extract and cinnamon are optional. Feel free to leave them out, or swap them for other flavors and spices. A bit of lemon or orange zest is another great option!
How to Make Blueberry Crisp in the Air Fryer
- In a bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine everything evenly
- Using a second bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the streusel topping, and mix until it forms a batter like consistency
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and grease your ramekins or other dish. If you don’t preheat that’s fine too, just plan to cook an extra 1-2 minutes or so to compensate
- Add the blueberry mixture to the bottom of your baking dish, or divide evenly amongst the ramekins
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the top of the blueberries
- Place your crisp into the preheated air fryer basket
- Cook on the air fry setting for 10-15 minutes at 350°F, or until the crisp is lightly browned and the blueberry filling is bubbly
- Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream if desired (optional). Enjoy!
Pairing Suggestions
- Vanilla ice cream
- Frozen yogurt
- Whipped cream
- White chocolate sauce
- Chopped pecans
- Pork chops
- Chicken
- Polenta
- Grits
- Goat cheese
- Spinach
- Lemonade
There are lots of great dishes to serve with blueberry crisp, from toppings to the main course when your crisp is for dessert!
Try this air fryer blueberry crisp topped with some chopped Honey Roasted Pecans in the Air Fryer, and enjoy it with my easy Blueberry Vodka Lemonade recipe to wash it all down.
That is, of course, after you’ve enjoyed my Air Fryer Goat Cheese Balls for an appetizer, with my Air Fryer Pesto Chicken and creamy Microwave Grits for your main course!
Recipe FAQs
Should Blueberry Crisp Be Refrigerated?
Yes, for best results, blueberry crisp should be refrigerated. It will keep for 4-5 days when stored covered in the fridge. You may also freeze it for up to 3 months, for longer term storage.
How Long Can Blueberry Crisp Sit Out?
Blueberry crisp can sit out generally for about 2 days. After that, it will start to get soggy as the berries deteriorate. Refrigerate the crisp if you’ll want to keep it longer than that.
What’s The Difference Between A Blueberry Crumble And A Blueberry Crisp?
The main difference is in the topping. A blueberry crisp typically includes oats in the topping, giving it a slightly crunchy, textured finish.
A blueberry crumble, on the other hand, usually has a streusel-style topping made with flour, sugar, and butter, resulting in a softer, more crumbly texture without oats.
Tips For the Best Air Fryer Blueberry Crisp
- If you prefer your topping more crumbly, only soften the butter instead of melting it before mixing everything together
- Crisp is best eaten from a bowl (yes, I know I put it in a plate!) because it is inherently more saucy than a cobbler. However, if you’d like a thicker consistency for the berries, use 1 ½ Tbsp of cornstarch instead
- Depending how deep your baskets are, the butter from topping may splatter into your heating element and cause your air fryer to smoke. If this happens, just cover the tops with foil to prevent further splattering from occurring
Storage and Reheating
- Leftover blueberry crisp may be stored covered at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 5 days. For longer term storage, freeze for up to 3 months
- To reheat, place a single serving in an oven safe dish in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 350°F, or until warmed through. You may also microwave for about 40 seconds, but the topping will lose crispiness in the process
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Final Thoughts
This air fryer blueberry crisp is such an easy dessert to throw together, but don’t let the simplicity fool you. It’s absolutely delicious!
This recipe is perfect for using up those fresh blueberries in the summertime, especially since you don’t have to turn on the oven to make it. However, it’s equally great with frozen blueberries, so you can enjoy this amazing crisp all year round!
Of course, once fall hits, I also like to make Air Fryer Pear Crisp for another tasty seasonal option, or you could make this Air Fryer Peach Crisp in the summer too!
With everything coming together in 30 minutes or less, it will become a regular feature in your dessert rotation!
Katie’s tip
For other options for your repertoire, make sure to check out my other Best Air Fryer Blueberry Recipes to find more favorites!
Easy Air Fryer Blueberry Crisp
Equipment
- 4 7-Ounce ramekins (or one cake pan)
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
For the Topping
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted or softened)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine everything evenly2 cups blueberries, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 pinch salt
- Using a second bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the oat topping, and mix until it forms a batter like consistency½ cup old fashioned oats, ¼ cup salted butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup all purpose flour, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and grease your ramekins or other dish
- Add the blueberry mixture to the bottom of your baking dish, or divide evenly amongst the ramekins, then spoon the topping evenly over the top of the blueberries
- Place your crisp into the preheated air fryer basket. Cook on the air fry setting for 10-15 minutes at 350°F, or until the crisp is lightly browned and bubbly
- Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you use frozen blueberries you do not need to defrost them first. You can also substitute other small berries if you prefer!
- You can sub in almond or coconut flour for the all purpose flour
- The vanilla extract and cinnamon are optional. Feel free to leave them out, or swap them for other flavors and spices
- If you prefer your topping more crumbly, only soften the butter instead of melting it before mixing everything together
- Crisp is best eaten from a bowl because it is inherently more saucy than a cobbler. However, if you’d like a thicker consistency for the berries, use 1 – 1 ½ Tbsp of cornstarch instead
- Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand of ingredients, any swaps or additions, and actual quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
Nutrition
Oh my goodness! I was looking for an AF recipe for Blueberry Crumble and found yours. I made it yesterday and let me just say not only was it easy to make, it was incredibly delicious and satisfying!! I could of eaten the whole thing.
I’m so happy I found it ☺️ It’s the 1st dessert I’ve made in the Airfryer and I’m happy to say it was a complete success!! Thanks 😊
Thank you so much for sharing your story! Glad to know your first air fryer dessert was a booming success, and here’s to more delicious treats in your future!