Air Fryer Apple Fries Recipe
These Air Fryer Apple Fries are a crispy and delicious treat perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Coated in a cinnamon-sugar panko breadcrumb mixture and air-fried to golden perfection, they offer a delightful crunch with the natural sweetness of apples. Enjoy them warm with your favorite dip like caramel, yogurt, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
Batter and Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep apples: Peel the apples if desired and cut them into fry-like sticks. Pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispier coating.
- Set up coating stations: Prepare three separate bowls – Bowl 1 with flour, Bowl 2 with whisked egg and milk mixture, and Bowl 3 with the combined panko breadcrumbs, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Coat apples: Dredge each apple stick first in the flour to lightly coat, then dip it into the egg and milk mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the cinnamon-sugar panko breadcrumbs to create an even, crispy crust.
- Air fry: Lightly spray the coated apple fries with nonstick cooking spray to help them crisp up. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket; work in batches if your basket is small to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook: Air fry the apple fries at 380°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispiness on all sides.
- Serve: Serve the apple fries warm with your choice of caramel dip, yogurt, or whipped cream for a delightful snack or dessert.
Notes
- Peeling the apples is optional but can give a smoother texture for the fries.
- Make sure to pat the apple sticks dry to prevent soggy coating.
- Use a light coating of nonstick spray to promote crispiness without excess oil.
- For best results, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow air circulation.
- Try different apple varieties like Fuji or Gala for varied sweetness and texture.
- These fries are best enjoyed immediately after cooking for maximum crispness.
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