Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)

Golden cinnamon-sugar coated apple slices air fried to crispy perfection. An effortless healthier dessert or breakfast treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

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

→ Coating

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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

→ Optional Topping

08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined. Add apple wedges and toss gently to coat every slice evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine quick oats (or gluten-free breadcrumbs), flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Dredge each butter-coated apple wedge in the dry mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to all surfaces.
05 - Place coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap for even crisping.
06 - Cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. Apples are done when golden brown and crispy.
07 - Serve immediately while warm. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this incredible crispy coating that youd swear came from deep frying
  • It comes together in about 20 minutes start to finish with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket is the fastest way to end up with soggy steamed apples instead of crispy ones
  • The coating will seem loose before cooking but the butter helps it adhere beautifully once the heat hits it
03 -
  • Let the coated apples sit for about 5 minutes before air frying this helps the dry mixture adhere better
  • If you're doubling the recipe cook in batches rather than overcrowding for that restaurant quality crunch

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