Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)
Golden, tender apple slices with a crispy cinnamon coating made quickly in your air fryer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
01 - 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
→ 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 Serving
08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
# Steps:
01 - Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch wedges for even cooking.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined. Add apple slices and toss gently to coat evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine quick oats (or gluten-free breadcrumbs), flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly to incorporate.
04 - Dredge the buttered apple slices in the dry mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating to each wedge.
05 - Place coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap for optimal crispiness.
06 - Cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. Apples are done when golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and enjoy immediately, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
# Expert Advice:
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- Its faster than waiting for your oven to preheat and creates the most incredible crispy coating without deep frying
- The recipe uses ingredients you already have in your pantry and turns ordinary apples into something extraordinary
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- Overcrowding the air fryer basket is the quickest way to end up with soggy steamed apples instead of crispy ones
- Letting them cool for just two minutes after cooking helps that coating set up and become even crunchier
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- Spraying your air fryer basket with a light coating of oil before adding the apples prevents any sticking even without the nonstick surface
- Using panko breadcrumbs instead of oats creates an incredibly light and shatteringly crisp coating that my family fights over