Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)

Golden apple slices with cinnamon-sugar crunch, ready in 22 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

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

→ 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

# Steps:

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 until well combined.
04 - Dredge the buttered apple slices in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
05 - Place the coated slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding for optimal crispiness.
06 - Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until apples are golden brown and crispy.
07 - Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer gives you that fried apple dessert experience without all the oil and mess of deep frying
  • Ready in barely more than 20 minutes from start to finish
  • Simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry right now
02 -
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket will make your apples steam instead of crisp, so work in batches if needed
  • The coating needs to be pressed onto the apples gently but firmly or it will fall off during cooking
  • Let them cool for just 2 minutes before serving to develop the best crunch without burning your mouth
03 -
  • Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes before adding the apples for the crispiest results
  • Use panko breadcrumbs instead of oats if you want an extra-crunchy coating that stays intact

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