Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries are a delightful and healthier twist on traditional fries, featuring tender apple wedges coated in a cinnamon-sugar spiced breadcrumb crust. Perfect as a snack or dessert, they offer a satisfying crunch and a touch of sweetness, served with optional caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Fries
- 2 large apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 65 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 60 grams panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Cooking spray
Optional Dipping Sauces
- 120 milliliters caramel sauce
- 120 grams vanilla yogurt (for a lighter accompaniment)
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Peel the apples if preferred, then cut them into wedges about 1.25 centimeters thick. Discard the cores and seeds to ensure clean apple slices.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar thoroughly. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Organize Breading Station: Set up three separate bowls: one with all-purpose flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with panko breadcrumbs. Mix half of the cinnamon-sugar blend into the breadcrumbs until well distributed.
- Bread the Apple Wedges: Coat each apple wedge in the flour first, shaking off any excess. Then dip it completely into the beaten eggs, followed by pressing gently into the cinnamon-sugar breadcrumb mixture to cover evenly. Repeat this process with all apple wedges.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (374°F) for about 3 minutes to ensure an even cooking temperature.
- Air Fry the Apple Wedges: Arrange the coated apple wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap for proper crisping. Lightly spray them with cooking spray to help with browning. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the wedges once halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Immediately after air frying, sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the hot apple fries for extra flavor. Serve them promptly alongside the optional caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt for dipping and enjoy the warm, crispy treat.
Notes
- Peeling the apples is optional; leaving the skin on can add extra texture and nutrients.
- Panko breadcrumbs create a lighter, crispier coating compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the vanilla yogurt with a plant-based alternative or skip the dipping sauces entirely.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these can also be baked in a conventional oven at 190°C (375°F) on a greased baking sheet for about 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Serve immediately for the crispiest texture as the fries tend to soften if left to sit.
