Description
Enjoy a sweet and crispy snack with this easy Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries recipe. Tart Granny Smith apples are coated in a spiced flour and powdered sugar mix, then air fried to golden perfection. These apple fries are perfect for a healthy dessert or a fun treat that’s quick to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 2 pieces Granny Smith apples (Tart apples work best for flavor)
Coating
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar (Divided for coating)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cloves
Additional
- Cooking oil spray (for spraying the air fryer basket)
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples thoroughly. Peel the apples if you prefer them without skin, then slice each apple into fry-shaped sticks, approximately 1/2 inch thick, for even cooking.
- Coating: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and half of the powdered sugar. Toss the apple sticks in this mixture until they are evenly coated on all sides.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 3 minutes. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Cooking: Arrange the coated apple sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Air fry the apples for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
- Finish: Once cooked and crispy, toss the hot apple fries with the remaining powdered sugar for extra sweetness or serve them immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for their tart flavor which balances the sweetness of the coating.
- Peeling apples is optional; the skin adds extra texture and nutrients.
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking helps achieve an even crispiness on all sides.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as apple fries may soften if left to sit.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
