Description
Crispy and sweet Air Fryer Apple Fries are a delightful and healthier twist on traditional fries. Coated with a cinnamon-sugar panko crust, these apple sticks are air fried to golden perfection, making a perfect snack or dessert that’s easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great)
Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Others
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep apples: Peel the apples if desired, then cut them into fry-like sticks. Use a paper towel to pat the apple pieces dry, removing any excess moisture to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Set up coating stations: Prepare three bowls as stations for coating the apple fries.
- Flour station: Place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl.
- Egg wash: Whisk the large egg and milk together in the second bowl until well combined.
- Breading mixture: Mix the panko breadcrumbs, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon together in the third bowl.
- Coat apples: Take each apple stick and dredge it first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat the apple evenly with the cinnamon-sugar panko breadcrumb mixture.
- Prepare for air frying: Lightly spray the coated apple fries with nonstick cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Air fry: Arrange the apple fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Serve: Remove the apple fries when they are golden and crispy. Serve warm with your choice of caramel dip, yogurt, or whipped cream for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Peeling the apples is optional; leaving the skin on adds extra texture and nutrients.
- To ensure crispiness, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith if you prefer a tangier flavor that balances the sweetness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond milk or another plant-based milk.
- Store leftover apple fries in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Apple Fries, crispy apple fries, healthy apple snack, cinnamon apple fries, air fryer dessert, easy apple recipes
