Description
Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries are a deliciously sweet and healthy snack featuring Honeycrisp apple wedges coated with a spiced flour and cinnamon mixture, air fried until golden and crunchy. Perfect for a quick treat, these apple fries combine warm cinnamon flavors with a crisp texture in just minutes.
Ingredients
Apples
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples
Coating Mixture
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp apple pie spice
- 5 tbsp cinnamon (reserve 1 tbsp for topping)
Egg Wash
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (reserved from above)
Other
- Olive oil nonstick spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel the Honeycrisp apples and slice them into 1/2-inch thick wedges to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Make the Flour Spice Mix: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, and 4 tablespoons of cinnamon. Transfer this mixture into a container with a lid for easy coating.
- Coat the Apples First Time: Add the apple wedges to the container with the flour mixture. Seal the lid and shake well to coat the apples evenly with the spiced flour blend. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs together with vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Double Coat the Apples: Dip each apple wedge into the egg wash, then return to the flour mixture container. Shake again to apply a second, thicker coating for extra crispiness.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix the light brown sugar with the reserved 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
- Preheat and Prepare Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- First Air Frying: Place the coated apple wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops with olive oil spray and sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over them. Cook at 350°F for 6 minutes.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the apple wedges, spray again with olive oil, sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mix, and cook for another 6 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the apple fries from the air fryer and serve warm. Optional accompaniments include caramel sauce or powdered sugar glaze for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Honeycrisp apples are preferred for their sweet, crisp texture but any firm apple variety will work.
- Use nonstick spray liberally to ensure apple wedges crisp up without sticking to the basket.
- Double coating the apples ensures a crunchy, flavorful crust.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as apple fries may soften upon standing.
- For a dairy-free option, omit vanilla or substitute with vanilla-flavored almond milk in the egg wash.
