Description
Crispy air fryer apple fries bring a delightful twist to classic dessert snacks. Golden-brown apple slices dusted with cinnamon sugar offer a quick, healthier treat that satisfies sweet cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced into wedges
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 oz) breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ½ cup (60 g / 2.1 oz) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (120 mL / 4 fl oz) caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt
- A sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and core apples, slice into uniform wedges. Pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture and ensure crisp texture.
- Breading Setup: Arrange three shallow dishes – one with flour, another with whisked eggs, and the third combining breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Coating Process: Dredge apple wedges in flour, shake off excess. Dip into eggs, then thoroughly coat with seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Air Frying: Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C). Arrange breaded apple slices in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through to achieve golden-brown crispiness. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Serving: Transfer crispy apple fries to a serving plate. Accompany with caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt for dipping. Optionally, sprinkle additional cinnamon on top for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Thoroughly blot apple slices with paper towels to remove excess liquid, guaranteeing the crispiest possible texture and preventing soggy results.
- Coating Technique: Apply breading in a systematic order – flour first, then egg wash, and finally breadcrumb mixture – to ensure maximum adherence and even coverage.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Arrange apple fries in a single layer without touching to promote proper air circulation and achieve uniform golden-brown crispiness.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain consistent 375F air fryer temperature and rotate fries midway through cooking to ensure even browning and optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg