These air fryer s’mores are just like the ones you toast on a fire but without the smoke and mess

As soon as the nights start drawing in, I immediately go in search of comforting, indulgent recipes to help me cope with the colder, darker months.

In my years testing the best air fryers, I’ve uncovered some absolute gems like these pumpkin cheesecake enchiladas but mine and my sons’ current go-to sweet treat are these air fryer s’mores.

They taste like they’ve come straight from a campfire, minus the smoke and the mess, and they take just 10 minutes from start to finish. Being in the UK, I swapped the traditional Graham crackers for digestives. They’re thicker but they give the s’mores a buttery sweetness and a hint of caramel that works really well.

They’re everything I love about the original but made with a touch more refinement and zero outdoor effort making them great for an easy weekend dessert, a movie night, or even a late-night sugar fix.

I made these in a Ninja Foodi Max air fryer, but whether you’re using a compact model or a larger basket, this recipe is forgiving and quick – an ideal starting point if you’re curious about air fryer baking or just craving something comforting.

Ingredients

• Graham crackers / digestive biscuits – two per s’more
• Large marshmallows – one per s’more
• Chocolate – one per s’more

Equipment

• Air fryer – I used the Ninja Foodi Max
• Parchment paper
• Spatula or tongs

Method

This recipe is inspired by @femalefoodie, whose video version of these air fryer s’mores has been viewed more than 1.1 million times and counting.

Due to not being able to readily buy Graham crackers in the UK, I substituted for digestive biscuits but any sweet cracker or biscuit will work. Similarly, in my family the bigger the marshmallows the better, but they can be hard to work with. Finally, choose any chocolate you like. I like using sea salt or orange-flavored chocolate but my boys love regular milk chocolate.

1. Heat your air fryer

Set your air fryer to 400 F / 200 C. Put four biscuits into the basket. You don’t need to put them on parchment paper but it does make the s’mores easier to remove when they’re hot.

2. Melt the chocolate

Top each biscuit with a square of chocolate. Air fry for 1-2 minutes just until the chocolate starts to soften and melt. Watch closely to make sure the chocolate doesn’t burn.

3. Toast the marshmallows

Place one marshmallow on top of each melted chocolate biscuit and cook for another 2–3 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown and puffy.

4. Assemble and serve

Remove the s’mores carefully from the air fryer. Top each with another digestive biscuit, press gently to sandwich together and serve immediately while warm and gooey.

Tip: If you like them slightly less messy and soft, chill the s’mores for a minute or two before eating. The chocolate will firm slightly, giving a balance of crunch and melt.