Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable Version)

Golden, crispy apple slices coated in cinnamon sugar and air fried to perfection. A quick and healthier dessert option.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 large apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)

02 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

05 - 1/4 cup quick oats or gluten-free breadcrumbs

06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour

07 - Pinch of salt

08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

01 - Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch wedges.

02 - In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Add apple slices and toss to coat evenly.

03 - In a separate bowl, mix oats or breadcrumbs, flour, and salt.

04 - Dredge buttered apple slices in the dry mixture to coat thoroughly.

05 - Arrange the coated slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket.

06 - Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crisp.

07 - Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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The air fryer creates this incredible crispy exterior while keeping the apples tender inside, like tiny apple fritters without all the oil
They come together in under 25 minutes and disappear even faster than that

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Overcrowding the basket is the mistake I made the first time, and the apples end up steaming instead of getting crispy
Shaking the basket halfway through cooking is absolutely essential for even browning on both sides

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The coating mixture can be made in bulk and stored in an airtight container for weeks, making this a quick after-school snack
If you're doubling the recipe, cook in batches rather than overcrowding, or you'll lose that essential crispy texture