Description
Crispy, sweet, and lightly spiced, these Air Fryer Apple Fries are a delightful and healthy snack or dessert option. Sliced thin and coated with cinnamon, sugar, and a hint of lemon juice, they offer a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness with a crispy texture thanks to air frying. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re a quick treat that tastes like your favorite fall dessert but with less mess and fewer calories.
Ingredients
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Apple Fries
- 2 large apples, sliced into thin wedges
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to heat up while you prepare the apples.
- Slice the apples: Cut the apples into thin wedges to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy.
- Mix the coating: In a bowl, combine cinnamon, sugar, and lemon juice to create a flavorful mixture for the apple slices.
- Coat the apples: Add the sliced apples to the bowl and toss them thoroughly to evenly cover each piece with the cinnamon-sugar-lemon mixture.
- Add olive oil: Drizzle the olive oil over the coated apple slices and mix gently to help the coating stick and aid in crisping during cooking.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the apple slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness and even cooking.
- Cook the apple fries: Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure all sides crisp up.
- Cool and serve: Remove the apple fries from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy the perfect crispy texture.
Notes
- For best results, use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Adjust sugar amount based on your sweetness preference or substitute with a sugar alternative for a healthier version.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to prevent sticking and promote even crispiness.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or caramel sauce for added flavor.
- These apple fries are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to a day.
