Description
Crispy air fryer apple fries bring sweet cinnamon magic to classic dessert snacks. Golden-brown apple slices dusted with warm spices offer a healthier twist that satisfies snack cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced into wedges
- 1 cup (100 grams / 3.5 ounces) breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ½ cup (60 grams / 2.1 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
Coating and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (50 grams / 1.8 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt
- A sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Transform crisp apples into delectable fries by first peeling and coring them, then slicing into uniform wedges. Thoroughly blot the apple slices with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring optimal crispiness.
- Create three distinct breading stations: one for flour, another for whisked eggs, and the final station combining breadcrumbs, granulated sugar, and fragrant ground cinnamon.
- Meticulously coat each apple wedge by first dredging in flour, gently shaking off any surplus. Submerge the floured slice into beaten eggs, guaranteeing complete coverage. Carefully press the egg-coated wedge into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a thorough and even coating.
- Activate the air fryer at 375F (190C) for a brief preheating period. Strategically arrange the breaded apple slices in a single, uncrowded layer within the fryer basket. Depending on basket size, you might need to cook in multiple batches. Rotate the fries midway through cooking to achieve uniform golden-brown crispness, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Present the piping hot apple fries alongside a luxurious caramel sauce or creamy vanilla yogurt for dipping. Optional: Dust with an additional sprinkle of cinnamon for enhanced aromatic flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor contrast in your crispy fries.
- Pat apple slices thoroughly dry to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy breading during air frying.
- Adjust cooking time based on apple slice thickness, checking periodically to avoid burning while maintaining a golden crunch.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and use cornstarch as an alternative coating.
- Experiment with spice variations like adding nutmeg, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice to the breadcrumb mixture for unique flavor profiles.
- Prevent apple slices from browning by quickly dipping them in lemon water before breading, which adds a subtle tangy note.
- Store leftover apple fries in an airtight container and reheat in air fryer for 2-3 minutes to restore initial crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg