Description
Crispy air fryer apple fries bring sweet cinnamon magic to classic dessert snacking. Warm spices and golden crunch make this simple treat irresistible for quick indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Cinnamon Sugar Coating and Dip:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vanilla yogurt
Instructions
- Carefully remove the outer skin of the apples and extract the core, then transform them into slender, uniform wedges using a sharp knife.
- Establish three distinct preparation zones: first, distribute flour evenly in a wide container; second, whisk eggs until smoothly blended; third, combine panko breadcrumbs with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and fragrant nutmeg.
- Methodically coat each apple wedge by first rolling in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then immersing in beaten eggs, and finally encasing thoroughly with the seasoned panko mixture.
- Activate the air fryer and calibrate the temperature to 375F (190C). Strategically position the breaded apple segments in a non-overlapping arrangement within the basket, allowing adequate circulation.
- Initiate cooking process for 8-10 minutes, pausing midway to gently rotate pieces, monitoring until they achieve a rich golden-brown exterior and crisp texture.
- Immediately transfer the hot apple fries and delicately tumble them in a prepared blend of additional cinnamon and sugar, ensuring even distribution of the sweet coating.
- Present the crispy apple fries alongside complementary dipping options like luxurious caramel sauce or creamy vanilla yogurt for an enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness in the air fryer.
- Use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Pat apple slices completely dry before breading to help the coating stick better and achieve maximum crunchiness.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour and using gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
- Prevent apple slices from browning by quickly tossing them in lemon juice after cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 113 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg