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A crunchy and flavorful granola made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried cranberries, sweetened with honey or maple syrup, toasted to perfection in the air fryer for a wholesome snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup raw nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
  • 1/4 cup seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or mild olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C); if required, let it warm while you prep.
  2. Chop the raw nuts if you prefer smaller pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Whisk honey or maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl, pour over the oat mixture, and stir to coat evenly.
  5. Line the air fryer basket loosely with parchment paper (punch holes if the basket has large holes), leaving edges free for air flow.
  6. Spread the granola in a thin, even layer in the air fryer basket.
  7. Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 15–20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the granola is golden and crisp.
  8. Remove the granola, cool slightly, then fold in the dried cranberries.
  9. Let the granola cool completely to crisp before storing or serving.

Notes

Spread granola in a thin, even layer for even cooking., Watch closely to prevent burning especially on first attempt due to varying air fryer temperatures., Cool completely for best crispness., Adjust honey or maple syrup amount to control sweetness., Use mild-flavored oil like coconut or canola to avoid off tastes., Add dried cranberries after cooking to keep them soft and chewy., Use parchment paper with holes if air fryer basket holes are large to prevent granola falling through., Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months., Re-crisp granola by warming in oven or air fryer before serving., Granola can be customized with different nuts, seeds, spices, or add-ins such as chocolate chips, dried fruits, or protein powder.

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