Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)
Golden apple slices with crispy cinnamon coating, ready in 22 minutes.
# What's Needed:
→ Apples
01 - 2 large apples, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji variety
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges for even cooking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until fully combined. Add apple wedges and toss thoroughly to ensure each slice is evenly coated.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine quick oats (or gluten-free breadcrumbs), flour, and salt. Mix well to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Dredge the buttered apple wedges in the oat-flour 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 optimal crisping.
06 - Cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. The apples are done when they achieve a golden-brown color and crispy texture.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- Ready in just over 20 minutes with ingredients you already have in your pantry
- The air fryer creates that perfect crunch without standing over a hot stove
- Satisfies that apple pie craving without rolling out a single crust
02 -
- Crowding the basket leads to soggy spots, so cook in batches if necessary
- The coating will seem thick before air frying but that is exactly what creates the crisp exterior
- Letting them cool too long means losing that perfect contrast between hot tender apple and crunchy coating
03 -
- Pat the apples dry before coating them to help the mixture stick better
- Preheating your air fryer for a few minutes leads to more consistent browning