Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)

Golden apple slices coated in cinnamon-sugar and air-fried until crispy edges form.

# Ingredient List:

→ Apples

01 - 2 large apples, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji variety

→ Coating

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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

→ Optional Topping

08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

# Directions:

01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges for even cooking.
02 - Whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
03 - Add apple wedges to the butter mixture and toss thoroughly until every slice is evenly coated.
04 - Combine quick oats, flour, and salt in a separate shallow bowl.
05 - Press each butter-coated apple slice into the dry mixture, ensuring complete coverage on all sides.
06 - Place coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap for proper air circulation.
07 - Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time, until apples are golden brown and crispy.
08 - Transfer to serving plates and enjoy warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates that perfect fried texture without all the oil and mess
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
  • Ready in 22 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket will steam the apples instead of crisping them so work in batches if needed
  • The coating needs the butter mixture to stick so dont skip that first toss
  • These are best served immediately as they soften over time
03 -
  • Pat apple slices dry with paper towels before coating for better adherence
  • Let them cool for just 2 minutes after air frying so the coating sets

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