During the summer and even the fall, I’ve always got an abundant supply of blueberries. They’re sweet, fresh, and bursting with fruit flavor! But what do you do with all of them? That’s why I’ve got the 14 best air fryer blueberry recipes you can make with all those tasty berries.
The air fryer is the perfect choice, since it doesn’t heat up your whole house like a traditional oven. So, in the summer heat when berries are best, you can still enjoy a variety of baked goods with no sweat – literally.
That doesn’t mean that you can enjoy these juicy recipes year round, too! Most of the tasty recipes featured here can utilize frozen blueberries as well for those off-season cravings.
So, without further ado, let’s get into some of those amazing air fryer blueberry recipes!
1. Air Fryer Blueberry Baked Oats
This air fryer baked oatmeal is a warm, stick-to-your-ribs kind of breakfast or brunch dish. It comes together in under 10 minutes thanks to the help of your air fryer!
You can enjoy it from ramekins, mugs, or anything else that fits in your air fryer basket to contain the oats.
Throw in a handful of blueberries (or another kind of fruit you like) to add the perfect touch of bursting berry sweetness. You can even use a powdered version if berries aren’t in season.
With only 7 basic ingredients, plus a handful of your fresh berries, this is an easy recipe to put together, but still incredibly satisfying. Plus, it’s gluten-free, so it fits in with a variety of different diets.
This air fryer blueberry baked oats recipe is sure to be a new favorite!
Air Fryer Blueberry Baked Oats
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With just two ingredients and 15 minutes total including prep time, these blueberry jam tarts are a perfect air fryer blueberry recipe to try out!
They make the perfect dessert for parties, as they’re bite-sized and easy to grab and go. I also think they make a great addition to a snack table for game day!
You can also serve them as an appetizer. They go great with cocktails, and you could even add some Brie or goat cheese in for a little sweet and savory twist.
Air Fryer Blueberry Jam Tarts
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This amazing air fryer blueberry bread requires just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of active prep time!
It bakes up beautifully in the air fryer, in nearly half the time that a conventional oven would take (and that’s not even factoring in the preheating time).
You will need a loaf pan (or a couple mini ones) that fit in your air fryer. The good news is the disposable tin pans work if you don’t have a regular one that fits already.
This bread is bursting with blueberries, and also packed with protein to keep you feeling full. I love a toasted slice with butter, and maybe even blueberry jam for an extra burst of flavor.
Of course, it’s also a great snack, or even a dessert instead of more sugary options! That versatility is what makes this air fryer blueberry bread such a great choice.
Air Fryer Blueberry Bread (Easy & Healthy Recipe)
This easy air fryer blueberry bread is so moist and loaded with blueberries! This healthy, homemade recipe is quick to make and delicious!
Homemade bagels? Yes, please! These air fryer blueberry bagels are the perfect way to use some vibrant berries in a tasty treat.
Bagels are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and even lunch, depending on your toppings. These lightly sweet bagels are perfect with butter, cream cheese, or even a nice chicken salad sandwich!
You might feel daunted by the prospect of making your own, but these bagels need only 6 ingredients and 30 minutes of active time spent.
Of course, you’ll have to wait for them to rise like many baked goods, but you can kick back and enjoy a coffee or a good book!
Bagels also freeze well, so it’s one of my favorite weekend projects to make a batch and then freeze them up to enjoy throughout the week or month. That’s what makes air fryer blueberry bagels such a great recipe option!
Air Fryer Homemade Blueberry Bagels Recipe
These Air Fryer Blueberry Bagels are so easy to make! With a few ingredients, you can easily make bagels right at home!
French toast is an amazing breakfast to start, but this air fryer blueberry french toast really takes things to the next level!
It’s packed with sweetened cream cheese, vanilla, and blueberries, almost like a blueberry cheesecake. Instead of dessert, though, this classic combination is perfect for breakfast or brunch (and sure to impress)!
The air fryer does the work of making that golden brown soft toast for you, with no flipping on the stovetop or griddle required. You do need to make the blueberry sauce, but you can even do that in advance and heat it up later to save time.
This air fryer blueberry recipe is simple enough to make anytime, but fancy enough for company. You’ll wonder why you didn’t try it sooner!
Air Fryer Blueberry French Toast
This Air Fryer Blueberry French Toast is easy to make for a yummy breakfast or brunch! Simple ingredients for a great meal!
This blueberry brie pastry dip is a delightful appetizer option that’s a perfect blueberry air fryer recipe. In fact, it’s also one of my favorite Air Fryer Dip Recipes as well!
Featuring blueberries (of course), soft Brie cheese, pastry, and a sweet sauce, what more could you want?
You can dip pretzels and cookies into the dip, and then eat the pastry vessel around it as you go! It’s like a bread bowl, but even better!
With warm spices to flavor things, this app transitions from summer to fall perfectly, and is a great air fryer blueberry recipe to add to your party table or game day spread.
It’s beautiful, delicious, and sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Air Fryer Blueberry Brie Pastry and Dip Appetizer
This is an impressive air fryer blueberry brie pastry and dip appetizer! Brie and puff pastry comes out wonderful. Once you know what to dip in brie, you can make this tasty brie cheese dip. Try baking in an air fryer and make this delicious blueberry brie appetizer.
Did you know you could make your own breakfast sausage? I actually prefer to make homemade over store bought! This delicious blueberry breakfast sausage is the perfect recipe for your air fryer.
Of course, you can make it in a skillet or the oven as well, but the air fryer is faster than the oven and requires less attention than the stove. Seems like an easy choice to me!
This sausage combines both sweet and savory spices with blueberries and maple syrup to make the perfect low-carb option. You can enjoy them for breakfast, brunch, or honestly anytime!
They’re great on their own, or with a side of fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, or toast if you’re not on a low-carb plan.
Blueberry Sausage Patties
These homemade Blueberry Sausage breakfast patties are filled with spices, juicy blueberries and a hint of maple syrup. Serve with eggs for the perfect low carb breakfast!
Similar to a cobbler, an air fryer blueberry crisp combines fresh berries with a crunchier topping. Instead of the cake-meets-biscuit texture of a cobbler a crisp features oats and sugar for a perfectly caramelized accompaniment.
You can also make this recipe in ramekins for individual portions, or a cake pan or casserole dish for a crowd-friendly offering.
Throw in some cinnamon for warmth, and you’ve got a tasty dessert that works for summer and fall easily.
Serve it up with some whipped cream, or a la mode with a scoop of ice cream on top!
Air Fryer Blueberry Crisp
This air fryer blueberry crisp features juicy fresh or frozen blueberries under a streusel-style topping. Pair with ice cream for a quick and easy dessert!
A grab and go dessert? Yes, please! These air fryer blueberry hand pies are everything I love about those fried convenience store pies, except that they’re way better for you.
Thanks to using pre-made pie crust, there’s only 5 required ingredients (and one extra if you want to glaze them).
They bake up perfectly in your air fryer, and are ready in under 30 minutes (that’s with the prep work included)!
I think the air fryer is perfect for hand pies since they’re small. Plus, you can make little round pies or half moons – whatever you like!
They’re delicious, simple, and perfect for fresh summer berries, which is why hand pies are one of my favorite air fryer blueberry recipes.
Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies With Pie Crust
These blueberry hand pies are so easy to make, and bake in under 10 minutes! They’re a perfect way to use fresh summer fruit in dessert, without needing to turn on the oven.
Soft, fruity, and easy to make, these air fryer blueberry scones are an amazing recipe to try.
You can enjoy scones for breakfast, brunch, tea time, a snack, or even dessert!
With only 9 ingredients and about 20 minutes to throw together, these scones are a perfect baked good to try out.
You can top them with a crunchy sugar topping, a sweet and tangy lemon glaze, or both! The possibilities are endless.
I love to grab one to go with my morning cup of coffee for when I’m in a rush!
Air Fryer Blueberry Scones With Lemon Glaze
Amazing air fryer blueberry scones cook up in under 15 minutes. They’re soft, bursting with fresh blueberries, and finished with a hint of lemon glaze!
Blueberry muffins are a quintessential blueberry recipe, and one that’s so easy to make in your air fryer!
You can use individual silicone muffin cups, or a small muffin tin that fits in your air fryer basket or on the rack to bake them up perfectly, and in less time than a regular oven!
Sour cream helps to keep the muffins moist, while a kiss of lemon zest adds the perfect balance to the sweetness of your blueberries.
Muffins are the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack, which lands them a spot in my favorite air fryer blueberry recipes.
Air Fryer Blueberry Muffins
These air fryer blueberry muffins are moist, delicious, and also easy to make! They’re perfect for a grab and go breakfast, snack, or even dessert!
If muffins aren’t your thing, how about some air fryer blueberry cake instead?
This soft cake features a blueberry upside down topping, but you can always fold the berries into the batter instead if you prefer.
While this recipe features mini cakes made in ramekins, you can use a normal cake pan or even a bundt pan if you’d like!
It only takes about 30 minutes to bake them up in your air fryer, prep time included. That makes these cakes perfect for dessert, even when you don’t have a ton of time.
Air Fryer Lemon Blueberry Upside Down Cake
This air fryer blueberry cake features a kiss of lemon and an upside down topping that really makes it have that wow factor!
If you’re absolutely tired of all the different ways to use blueberries in recipes, why not dehydrate blueberries in the air fryer?
This method takes some time, but you’re left with blueberries that are a perfectly dried fruit. You can even sweeten them to your liking during the process!
They generally keep for a few months, but even as long as a year with proper storage! They’re a perfect grab and go snack, but you can also use them to top yogurt, oatmeal, and other items for a touch of blueberry goodness.
How To Dehydrate Blueberries In Air Fryer
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When it comes to air frying with blueberries, there are some key tips to ensure your recipes turn out perfectly:
Choosing the Right Blueberries
Fresh vs. Frozen: Fresh blueberries are fantastic for most recipes, especially when they’re in season. However, frozen blueberries work just as well and are available year-round. If using frozen, there’s no need to thaw them before using. They can go straight from the freezer to your recipe for the air fryer.
Ensuring They’re Dry: Before using fresh blueberries, make sure they are dry. Moisture on the surface can lead to uneven cooking and potentially soggy results. Pat them gently with a paper towel if needed.
Using the Correct Temperatures and Times
Preheat the Air Fryer: Just like with an oven, it’s essential to preheat your air fryer before cooking, especially when it comes to baked goods (which is one of the most popular uses for blueberries). This helps achieve even cooking and a better texture overall
Follow Recipe Instructions: Each air fryer recipe may have different temperature and time settings. Always try to follow the recipe directions as closely as possible, but remember your dish may need slightly longer or shorter than the original recipe if you have a different air fryer
Cleaning and Maintaining Your Air Fryer
Regular Cleaning: Blueberries can be messy! After each use, clean your air fryer thoroughly. Most air fryer components are dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze. Check out my guide on How to Clean a Cuisinart Air Fryer or How to Clean a Ninja Air Fryer for more helpful tips.
Use Liners. You can use perforated parchment or nonstick foil to line your air fryer basket or racks, which make for easier cleanup as they catch some of the berry drips. However, the use of perforated is important, so as to not block air flow, which could result in uneven baking
Air Fryer Blueberry Recipe FAQs
Can I Use Frozen Blueberries in Air Fryer Recipes?
Yes, you can absolutely use frozen blueberries in air fryer recipes. In fact, frozen blueberries work particularly well for air frying because they can go directly from the freezer into your recipe.
Just be sure to follow the recommended cooking times and temperatures in your chosen recipe. Sometimes using frozen fruit will add a minute or two to overall cooking time, or you may need additional thickener to compensate for extra moisture.
What’s the Best Temperature For Air Frying With Blueberries?
The ideal temperature for air frying with blueberries can vary depending on the recipe. Generally, temperatures between 320°F (160°C) and 400°F (200°C) work well for most blueberry recipes.
However, it’s essential to follow the specific temperature settings provided in your chosen recipe for the best results.
How Do I Prevent Blueberries From Bursting in the Air Fryer?
Blueberries will always burst to some extent in the air fryer. However, to prevent them from bursting as much, make sure to fold the blueberries in gently with other ingredients to maintain integrity. Conceal them inside the dough or container to contain extra juices.
Remember that you can use parchment or foil in the bottom of the air fryer to help catch drips from any berries that do burst.
Can I Make Gluten Free Versions of These Recipes?
Absolutely! Many air fryer blueberry recipes can be adapted to be gluten-free. You can use gluten-free flour or almond flour in place of regular flour in recipes like blueberry muffins or pancakes.
Just ensure that other ingredients you use, such as baking powder and oats, are also gluten free if needed. Also note that cooking times and recipe textures will vary slightly when gluten free substitutes are used.
Are Air Fryer Blueberry Recipes Suitable For Dessert or Breakfast?
Air fryer blueberry recipes are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed for dessert, breakfast, brunch, appetizers, and snacks as well.
Try air fryer blueberry recipes such as sausage, french toast, bagels, or baked oats for breakfast. Blueberry pie, donuts, fritters, cheesecake, cake, cobbler, and crisp make great desserts. Scones, bread, and muffins and work for either.
Can I Substitute Other Berries for Blueberries in These Recipes?
Yes, you can substitute other berries for blueberries in air fryer recipes. Berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries can be used interchangeably in many recipes.
You can also try mixes of various berries together, or add in chopped up pieces of other fruits like peaches or apples to create new and unique flavors.
There are so many delicious possibilities when it comes to air fryer blueberry recipes. I’ve compiled these 14 amazing options to show you the wide variety of things you can try out!
Whether you’re looking for something new for breakfast, brunch, appetizers, snacks, or desserts, there’s a perfect blueberry recipe for the occasion.
Blueberries are ripest in the summer, making them an ideal candidate for air fryer recipes, which don’t heat up the house like a traditional oven. Of course, it’s just as easy to use frozen in the off season if you still want to enjoy some sweet treats.
I encourage you to give some of these amazing options a try to find a new favorite way to use your blueberries!
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!
