Description
Crispy air fried apple wedges dance with luscious caramel whipped cream in this delightful dessert. Warm spices and sweet textures invite eager palates to savor each delectable bite you’ll surely enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or your favorite)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Spice Preparation: Whisk together sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a compact mixing vessel, creating an aromatic seasoning blend ready to elevate the apple wedges.
- Apple Coating: Immerse apple segments in melted butter, ensuring each piece glistens with a uniform, rich layer that will promote caramelization and enhance flavor during air frying.
- Seasoning Application: Lavishly dust the butter-coated apple wedges with the prepared spice mixture, gently tumbling to distribute the fragrant coating with precision and evenness.
- Air Frying Process: Position the seasoned apple wedges in a single, spacious layer within the air fryer basket preheated to 375F (190C). Fry for 8-10 minutes, midway pausing to agitate the basket, guaranteeing uniform browning and a perfect crisp-tender texture.
- Caramel Cream Creation: Employ a hand mixer to transform chilled heavy cream into soft, billowy peaks. Delicately fold in caramel sauce and a hint of vanilla extract, creating a luscious, swirled dipping companion that complements the warm apple wedges.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the golden-brown apple segments to a serving plate, presenting them at an inviting warm temperature. Accompany with the chilled, caramel-infused whipped cream, inviting a delectable dipping experience that marries warm, spiced fruit with cool, decadent cream.
Notes
- Select Apples Wisely: Choose firm, crisp varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith that hold shape during air frying and provide perfect texture contrast.
- Prevent Apple Browning: Toss apple wedges in lemon juice before seasoning to prevent oxidation and maintain fresh, vibrant appearance while adding subtle brightness.
- Optimize Air Fryer Performance: Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure each apple wedge gets direct heat circulation, creating evenly caramelized and crispy edges without steaming.
- Customize Spice Blend: Experiment with alternative spice combinations like pumpkin pie spice or cardamom for unique flavor profiles that complement the caramel whipped cream, allowing personalization based on taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg