Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries
These delightful and healthy apple fries are simple to make, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Perfect for busy days or as a fun snack, they can easily be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 large large apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp Choose firm apples for the best texture.
- 65 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 large large eggs, beaten
- 60 grams panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adjust based on personal preference.
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Adjust based on personal preference.
- Cooking spray Cooking spray
- 120 milliliters caramel sauce (optional) For sweetness.
- 120 grams vanilla yogurt (optional, for a lighter accompaniment)
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel apples if preferred and cut into wedges approximately 1.25 centimeters thick. Discard cores and seeds.
- Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.
- Mix half the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the breadcrumbs until evenly distributed.
- Coat each apple wedge in the flour, shake off excess, dip in beaten egg to cover entirely, then press gently into the breadcrumb mixture until coated.
- Repeat with remaining apple wedges.
Cooking
- Preheat air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
- Arrange coated apple wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Lightly mist with cooking spray.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden brown.
- Immediately after frying, sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar over the hot apple fries.
- Serve promptly with caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt for dipping.
Notes
To store leftover apple fries, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C until heated through. For longer storage, freeze unbreaded apple wedges before cooking.