Open-Face Air Fryer S’mores: Gooey Golden Treats in Minutes
By Sameer
Quick Overview
Air fryer s’mores take all the gooey goodness of a traditional campfire treat and bring it indoors without needing a top graham cracker sandwich. This method uses circulating hot air to toast the marshmallows to a perfect golden brown right on top of a melted chocolate layer. You get all the nostalgic flavor of a fireside snack without needing wood, matches, or outdoor cleanup.
People love this recipe because it eliminates the hassle of unpredictable open flames and gives you an instant open-face treat you can eat with a spoon or dunk extra crackers into. The marshmallows swell up big and get wonderfully crisp on the outside while staying soft inside. It is a fast, fun dessert option for late-night cravings, movie nights, or quick party snacks.
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 s’mores
Calories: 160 kcal per serving
Ingredients
For the Base
- 4 whole graham crackers, broken in half to make 8 squares
- 4 milk chocolate squares (such as Hershey’s)
For the Topping
- 4 large marshmallows
How to Make Open-Face Air Fryer S’mores
- Pre-heat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for two minutes.
- Place four graham cracker halves in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Top each graham cracker half with one milk chocolate square.
- Press one large marshmallow firmly onto the center of each chocolate square to prevent it from blowing around during cooking.
- Slide the basket into the air fryer and cook at 390°F (200°C) for two to three minutes until the marshmallows turn light golden brown.
- Carefully remove the toasted s’mores from the basket using a spatula.
- Transfer to a plate and serve warm with the remaining graham cracker halves on the side for dipping.
Pro Tip
To keep the marshmallows from flying off the crackers due to the air fryer fan, cut the bottom tip off each marshmallow with kitchen shears and press the sticky cut side firmly against the chocolate square before cooking.
Serving & Storage
Serve these warm right out of the air fryer for the best gooey texture. They pair wonderfully with a cold glass of milk, hot chocolate, or vanilla bean ice cream.
Because s’mores lose their crispness quickly as the marshmallow cools and hardens, store any leftover graham crackers and chocolate in airtight containers at room temperature separately. Do not store assembled s’mores in the refrigerator or freezer. To reheat a cooled s’more, pop it back into a preheated air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 45 seconds until soft.
FAQs
Why did my marshmallow fly off the graham cracker?
The high-powered fan in the air fryer can blow light ingredients around, so you must press the marshmallow down hard onto the chocolate to stick it in place before heating.
Can I use mini marshmallows instead of large ones?
Yes, you can use 5 or 6 mini marshmallows per cracker, but press them down firmly so they stay put during air frying.
How do I prevent the chocolate from melting too fast and burning?
Place the chocolate under the marshmallow so the marshmallow acts as a heat shield while it toasts to a golden color.
