Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries are a delightful and healthy snack made by coating Granny Smith apple slices in a cinnamon-spiced flour and powdered sugar mixture, then air frying them to golden perfection. This easy recipe results in sweet, crunchy apple fries ideal for a guilt-free treat or dessert.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Apple Fries
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (approximately 60 g)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (approximately 60 g)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (approximately 2.6 g)
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (approximately 1 g)
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves (approximately 1 g)
- Cooking oil spray
- Prepare spice coating: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Seal the bag and shake thoroughly until the mixture is evenly blended.
- Slice apples: Peel, core, and slice the Granny Smith apples into fry-shaped strips about 1 cm thick.
- Coat apple strips: Place the apple strips inside the resealable bag with the spice mixture. Seal and gently shake to ensure all apple slices are well coated with the spiced flour and sugar mixture.
- Air fryer arrangement: Arrange the coated apple strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the apple fries with cooking oil to promote crisping.
- Air fry: Cook the apple fries at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes. Then flip the strips, spray lightly again with oil, and continue air frying for an additional 5 minutes or until the fries become golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the apple fries from the air fryer and allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firmness, which hold up well during air frying.
- Peeling the apples is optional; leaving the skin on can add extra texture and nutrients.
- Spraying the fries with oil ensures a crispy texture; do not skip this step.
- Serve with caramel sauce, vanilla yogurt, or honey for added flavor.
- These fries are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
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