Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)
Golden apple slices coated in buttery cinnamon sugar and air-fried to perfection. A simple, healthier treat ready in under 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
01 - 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch wedges (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)
→ 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:
01 - Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch wedges for even cooking.
02 - In a large bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Add apple slices and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix quick oats (or breadcrumbs), flour, and salt until well combined.
04 - Dredge the buttered apple slices in the dry mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to all sides.
05 - Place coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap for proper crisping.
06 - Cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until apples are golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and enjoy immediately, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in 22 minutes with barely any cleanup
- The cinnamon-sugar crust gets perfectly crispy without deep frying
- Works as dessert or even breakfast the next morning
02 -
- Overcrowding the basket creates steam, so work in batches if needed
- The coating softens as it sits, so serve these right after they come out
03 -
- Panko breadcrumbs create the most restaurant-like crunch
- Let the coated apples sit for 5 minutes before air frying for better adherence