Homemade Granola

Name: Homemade Granola (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: ~3 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant, not steel-cut); 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup; 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Optional add-ins (fold in AFTER cooking): 1/4 cup dried cranberries, raisins, coconut flakes, chocolate chips, chopped nuts

Yield

Prep

Total

~3 cups

20m

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Making granola at home lets you control the sweetness and ingredients. Old-fashioned oats, honey, and cinnamon are all you need for a simple base. The full recipe, air frying tips, and timing are all here.

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant, not steel-cut)
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional add-ins (fold in AFTER cooking): 1/4 cup dried cranberries, raisins, coconut flakes, chocolate chips, chopped nuts

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Steps

01Mix the oats, honey, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a bowl. Stir until every oat is coated. No dry spots.
02Spread in a thin, even layer in the air fryer basket. Use parchment paper or a silicone liner to prevent oats from falling through the holes.
03Ready for the air fryer. This cooks in short bursts with stirring between. Follow the food page timing carefully.
04Let cool completely before adding any dried fruit, chocolate, or nuts. The granola crisps as it cools. It will feel soft when it comes out. That's normal.

The granola MUST cool completely before you judge whether it's done. It goes from soft and chewy out of the air fryer to crunchy and clumped as it cools. If it's crunchy when it's hot, it's already burnt. Patience.

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How to Air Fry It

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

300°F

15m

01Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
02Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper.
03Spread the prepared granola mixture evenly across the parchment.
04Cook for 15 minutes, pausing to stir the mixture every 5 minutes.
05Remove from the air fryer and let cool completely to allow the granola to crisp up.