Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Print Version)
Golden, cinnamon-coated apple slices air-fried until crispy outside and tender inside.
# What You Need:
→ Apples
01 - 2 large apples, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji variety
→ Coating Mixture
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 Toppings
08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
# Directions:
01 - Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch wedges.
02 - Whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl until well combined. Add apple slices and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
03 - Combine oats or breadcrumbs, flour, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix until evenly distributed.
04 - Dredge each butter-coated apple slice 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 optimal crisping.
06 - Cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. The apples are done when golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The coating gets impossibly crispy while the apples stay tender inside, like a tiny hand pie without all the work
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now, making it the perfect emergency dessert
02 -
- Overcrowding is the enemy—those apple slices need personal space to get crispy or they'll steam instead
- Shake the basket gently but firmly halfway through or some sides will stay soggy while others burn
03 -
- Let the coated apples sit for 5 minutes before air frying so the coating sets and doesn't fall off
- Preheat your air fryer for 3 minutes for the most consistent golden results