These Air Fryer Apple Fries reinvent classic apple slices into a guilt-free, crispy snack that tastes like dessert! With a cinnamon-sugar crunch outside and tender, warm apple inside, they’re perfect for kids’ lunches, after-school snacks, or a sweet side for pork dishes. No deep frying—just 10 minutes in the air fryer for a caramelized, lightly crispy treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✔️ Healthier than fried (uses zero oil if preferred)
✔️ Kid-approved (tastes like apple pie filling!)
✔️ Meal-prep friendly (reheats perfectly)
✔️ Customizable—dip in caramel, yogurt, or nut butter
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🛒 Ingredients
For the Apple Fries:
- 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
For the Yogurt Dip (Optional):
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Powdered sugar (light dusting)
- Extra cinnamon
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Apples
- Slice: Core apples and cut into ¼-inch thick matchsticks (like fries). Keep skin on for fiber.
- Toss: In a bowl, mix apple sticks with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
2️⃣ Air Fry
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F/193°C for 3 minutes (if your model requires it).
- Arrange apples in a single layer in the basket (no overlapping!). Work in batches if needed.
- Cook for 8–12 minutes, shaking the basket every 3 minutes, until edges curl and caramelize.
3️⃣ Serve
- Make dip: Whisk yogurt, honey, and vanilla.
- Dust apples with powdered sugar and extra cinnamon. Serve warm with dip!
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🧊 Storage & Tips
Fridge: Store leftovers (without dip) for 2 days. Reheat in air fryer for 2 mins.
Freezer: Not recommended (apples get mushy).
Pro Tips:
✅ Extra crisp? Spritz with 1 tsp oil before air frying.
✅ Uniform cuts = even cooking (use a mandoline for thin slices).
✅ Too tart? Add ½ tbsp more sugar before cooking.
🍎✨ Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries (Healthy, Cinnamon-Sugar Dusted!)
Description
Thinly sliced apples are tossed in a light cinnamon-sugar coating, air-fried until golden and slightly caramelized, then served with a creamy vanilla yogurt dip for contrast. The air fryer gives them just enough crispness without drying them out—like apple chips meets french fries!
Ingredients
For the Apple Fries:
For the Yogurt Dip (Optional):
For Garnish:
Instructions
Prep the Apples
- Slice: Core apples and cut into ¼-inch thick matchsticks (like fries). Keep skin on for fiber.
- Toss: In a bowl, mix apple sticks with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
Air Fry
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F/193°C for 3 minutes (if your model requires it).
- Arrange apples in a single layer in the basket (no overlapping!). Work in batches if needed.
- Cook for 8–12 minutes, shaking the basket every 3 minutes, until edges curl and caramelize.
Serve
- Make dip: Whisk yogurt, honey, and vanilla.
- Dust apples with powdered sugar and extra cinnamon. Serve warm with dip!
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 90kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 18g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
🧊 Storage & Tips
Fridge: Store leftovers (without dip) for 2 days. Reheat in air fryer for 2 mins.
Freezer: Not recommended (apples get mushy).
