Description
Crispy air fried apple wedges dance with silky caramel whipped cream in this irresistible dessert delight. Sweet apple slices get a golden crunch, paired with a luscious dipping sauce that invites pure indulgence right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or your favorite)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Spices and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Sauce Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the crisp apple segments by preheating the air fryer to 375F (190C). Toss the apple pieces with melted butter, ensuring an even, glistening coating.
- Create a fragrant spice blend by combining sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small dish. Generously dust the spice mixture over the buttered apple segments, gently tumbling to distribute the aromatic coating evenly.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned apple wedges in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, allowing each piece space to crisp and caramelize.
- Air fry the apple segments for 8-10 minutes, pausing midway to shake the basket, ensuring uniform browning and a tender interior with slightly crisp edges.
- While the apples transform, whip the chilled heavy cream using a hand mixer until soft, billowy peaks emerge, signaling the perfect texture.
- Introduce caramel sauce and a whisper of vanilla extract to the whipped cream, folding gently to create a luxurious, swirled dipping sauce. Refrigerate to maintain its light, airy consistency.
- Transfer the golden-brown apple wedges to a serving plate, presenting them while warm and inviting. Accompany with the chilled caramel-infused whipped cream for a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor when air frying.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispy edges on the apple wedges.
- Experiment with different spice combinations like adding a pinch of ginger or cardamom for a unique twist on the classic cinnamon-sugar coating.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut whipped cream and use a vegan caramel sauce to create an equally delicious dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 238
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg