Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)

Golden apple slices with cinnamon-sugar crunch, air fried to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

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

02 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

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

08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

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. Dredge buttered apple slices in this mixture to coat thoroughly.

04 - Arrange the coated slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap for even cooking.

05 - Air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the apples are golden and crisp.

06 - Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added richness.

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Way faster than baked apples and surprisingly crispy like a healthy dessert chip
The coating creates this incredible caramelized crunch that nobody believes came from an air fryer

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Overcrowding the basket creates steaming not frying so work in batches if needed
Shaking the basket halfway through is absolutely non negotiable for even crispiness

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Panko breadcrumbs create the most restaurant like crunch if you want to level up
Letting the coated apples sit for five minutes before air frying helps the coating adhere better