Description
Crispy apple fries bring golden sweetness straight from your air fryer, offering a guilt-free dessert that satisfies cinnamon-sugar cravings. Warm spices and light crunch make this simple treat perfect for quick snacking or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced into wedges (about 0.45 kilograms)
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams / 2.12 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (100 grams / 3.53 ounces) breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ¼ cup (50 grams / 1.76 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt
- 1 sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously wash and prepare crisp apples by carefully peeling, removing the core, and slicing into uniform, medium-thick wedges.
- Gently blot each apple slice with clean paper towels to eliminate excess surface moisture, ensuring optimal crispiness during cooking.
- Create three distinct breading zones: one with flour, another with whisked eggs, and the final station combining breadcrumbs, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Methodically coat each apple wedge by first rolling in flour, thoroughly shaking off any excess powder.
- Submerge the floured wedge completely in beaten eggs, allowing complete egg coverage.
- Carefully transfer the egg-coated slice into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to achieve a comprehensive, even coating.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F (190C) for precisely three minutes to establish optimal cooking temperature.
- Strategically arrange breaded apple wedges in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote even browning.
- Cook the apple fries for 8-10 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee uniform crispiness and golden exterior.
- Remove apple fries and let rest momentarily before serving alongside caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt for enhanced enjoyment.
- Optional: Dust with additional cinnamon for an extra aromatic touch.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat apple slices thoroughly with paper towels to prevent soggy breading and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Slice Uniformity: Cut apple wedges in consistent sizes for even cooking and balanced texture throughout the batch.
- Breadcrumb Boost: Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness, or add ground nuts like almonds for a nutty flavor enhancement.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for a celiac-friendly version. Replace breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free cornflakes or oats for added variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg