Description
Indulgent Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries bring a delightful twist to classic dessert snacks, turning sweet apples into crispy golden treats. Cinnamon-sugar coating and quick air frying create a perfectly crunchy exterior that delivers irresistible flavor you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your favorite variety)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Serving and Optional Accompaniments:
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vanilla yogurt
Instructions
- Meticulously peel apples (optional) and carve into uniform wedges approximately half-inch thick, carefully eliminating core and seeds. Create a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend in a compact mixing vessel.
- Establish a three-stage breading configuration: allocate separate containers for flour, whisked eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Incorporate half the cinnamon-sugar mixture into breadcrumbs, ensuring thorough integration.
- Transform each apple segment by first dusting with flour, gently eliminating excess. Submerge thoroughly in egg wash, then enthusiastically press into seasoned breadcrumb mixture, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage.
- Activate air fryer to 375°F, allowing precise preheating for 3 minutes. Strategically position breaded apple segments in a singular, uncrowded layer within basket. Delicately mist with cooking spray. Execute culinary transformation for 8-10 minutes, rotating midway, until achieving golden, crisp exterior.
- Upon completion, lavish hot apple fries with remaining cinnamon-sugar blend, enhancing sweetness. Present immediately alongside complementary caramel sauce or velvety vanilla yogurt for indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Slice apples uniformly to ensure even cooking and crispy texture throughout each fry.
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best structural integrity during air frying.
- Pat apple slices dry with paper towels before breading to help coating adhere better and prevent sogginess.
- Prevent sticking by lightly spraying air fryer basket with cooking spray before adding apple fries.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or cinnamon alone for health-conscious eaters.
- Check apple fries midway through cooking to avoid burning and ensure golden-brown crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 225 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg