Easy Peach Crisp Recipe (Air Fryer)

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This Peach Crisp Recipe creates a tasty sweet treat without needing to heat up the oven. With simple pantry staples and your trusty air fryer, you can enjoy this easy canned peaches dessert year round! Peach desserts like this make the ultimate summer dessert! 

Peach Crisp


 

I’m all about this simple dessert. While I like to think of this as one of the perfect summer desserts, you can literally make and enjoy it any time of year.

That crumble topping paired with the peach filling makes it a great recipe to enjoy! 

The fun part of making this delicious dessert is that you can change it up and add fun toppings. A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the crisp topping has me craving it literally right now! 

With a quick cooking time, you’ll be enjoying the flavor of this perfect peach crisp in just a few moments of time.

It’s a good idea to gather all the simple ingredients needed the next time you’re at the grocery store! 

peach crisp ingredients on counter

Peach Crisp Recipe

Each and every bite of peach crisp with canned peaches and crunchy topping is bursting with irresistible tart and sweet flavors. 

Trust me, you’ll want to keep this canned peaches dessert all to yourself!

My cherry dump cake is just as easy to put together, but it takes longer to bake — and you’ll need to turn on the oven. 

My simple butter cake with peach sauce is tasty too.

Instead, why not try some of my other air fryer dessert recipes like crispy oatmeal cookies or peanut butter s’mores? Both are ready in minutes with very little prep!

fresh nectarines with brown and white sugar in bowl

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

  • Peaches – This canned peaches dessert can be made with fresh fruit as well, but I wouldn’t recommend using frozen. 

    For canned, choose the kind in 100% juice, not syrup. Fresh peaches should be firm with some give when you squeeze them and free of any dents or bruising.

    Using ripe peaches during the peach season is a simple way to add great flavor. Check the farmers market! There’s nothing like fresh juicy peaches! 
  • Cornstarch – Arrowroot powder or instant tapioca are great alternatives and will help the peach crisp thicken just as well.
  • Brown Sugar – The added caramel flavor really complements the fruit in this peach crisp recipe, much better than regular granulated sugar would.

    I like to use light brown sugar, but dark brown sugar works fine. 
  • Ground Cinnamon – If you prefer more warmth and spice, make your air fryer peach crisp with allspice or pumpkin pie spice instead.

You can also use maple syrup for natural sweetness and less sugar, add a little bit of vanilla extract for flavor, or even use other fresh seasonal fruit instead of juicy summer peaches to make this dessert. 

air fryer dessert streusel topping in a bowl

Tips for Making This Easy Peach Crisp Recipe with Canned Peaches

  • Drain the fruit. While you want 100% juice liquid for flavor, you don’t want it in the actual air fryer peach crisp. 

    The peach slices will have just enough coating on the surface to cook into a thick sauce.
  • Grease your pans. As your peach crisp cooks, the sugars in the fruit will want to burn and stick to the edges. 

    You can avoid this by liberally coating the pans with butter or cooking spray.
  • Save some effort. Toss the crumb topping ingredients into a food processor and pulse until combined. 

    The final results should have a sandy texture with large chunks throughout.

Homemade Peach Crisp FAQ

What’s the difference between a cobbler and a crisp? 

While both start with a sweetened fruit base, they have completely different toppings.
Cobblers started out more like a pie, but rounds of biscuit dough or cake batter are dropped by the spoonful to create a thick, fluffy top layer. It looks a bit like a cobbled road when baked, which is where the name comes from!

Instead, crisps and crumbles have a topping made from a simple mixture of butter, sugar, and something to bind them together such as flour or oats.

It starts out “crumbly” and then “crisps” when baked to form a crunchy topping that contrasts the tender fruit.

This peach crisp recipe uses two pans — are they cooked at the same time?
 

No. Because of the limited space in the air fryer, you will need to cook each peach crisp separately.

It’s also possible to halve the recipe, but you will need to carefully measure the peaches — especially if you are using canned.

Can you add berries to peach crisp with canned peaches? 

Absolutely! This peach crisp recipe is pretty flexible, as long as the total amount of fruit remains the same.

Replace a peach slice or two with a small handful of raspberries or halved blackberries, then add the crumble topping. You can also top with a scoop of ice cream! 

peach crisp in an air fryer basket

Storing and Reheating Air Fryer Peach Crisp

Allow this peach crumble to cool completely, then cover tightly with foil or transfer to a sealed, airtight container. Keep at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

I wouldn’t recommend freezing once it’s been made because the topping will become soggy.

You can, however, freeze peach crisp with canned peaches before baking for up to 3 months. Then, pop it right in the air fryer and increase the time so the center is cooked through.

This is such an easy recipe and easy dessert! It’s always the best option in my house when we’re craving that flavor! 

spoonful of air fryer peach crisp

Enjoy!
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Easy Peach Crisp Recipe (Air Fryer)

Donna Elick
This Peach Crisp Recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a tasty sweet treat. Enjoy this easy canned peaches dessert year round!
5 stars from 2 reviews
Tried this recipe?Please comment and review!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Method Air Fryer
Servings 6 – 8

Ingredients
 

  • 29 ounce can peaches in 100% juice , or 5 large ripe peaches
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened

Optional garnishes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees F, if your model calls for preheating.
  • Drain the peaches or peel and slice if you are using fresh peaches and put them in a large bowl.
  • Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch to the waiting peaches. Toss until the peaches are well-coated.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of two 6- inch cake rounds (check that your baking pan will fit into your air fryer first) with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spoon the peach mixture into the baking pan.
  • To make your topping, place the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl and cut in the butter with a pastry blender or pulse in a food processor, until well-blended.
  • Sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of the peaches.
  • Cover the pans with aluminum foil and place the pan in the air fryer.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • Carefully take the aluminum foil off and bake for another 10 or 15 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and the peach layer is bubbling slightly.
  • Carefully remove the pan from the air fryer and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping, optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 284cal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 113mg | Sugar: 29g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.

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Originally published August 2021, updated and republished November 2024

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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Wow, this Peach Crisp recipe is absolutely amazing! It was a breeze to make and turned out so delicious. Donna and Chad always have the best recipes.

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