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Air Fryer Apple Fries Recipe

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These Air Fryer Apple Fries are a delightful sweet and crunchy snack or dessert, made quickly with simple ingredients. Coated with a spiced flour mixture and a cinnamon sugar topping, they offer a deliciously crispy outside and tender inside, perfect for a healthy treat or a fun dessert option.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Apples

  • 2 large Honeycrisp apples

Flour Coating

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons apple pie spice
  • 5 tablespoons cinnamon (reserve 1 tablespoon for top coating)

Egg Mixture

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Top Coating

  • ¼ cup light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apples: Use an apple peeler to remove the skins from each apple. Cut apples in half, then slice into ½ inch wedges to create uniform apple fries.
  2. Mix Dry Coating: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, and 4 tablespoons of cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Coat Apples (First Layer): Transfer the flour mixture into a large container with a lid. Add apple wedges, place the lid on, and shake vigorously to coat all sides of the apple wedges thoroughly.
  4. Prepare for Egg Dredging: Use a large slotted spoon to remove coated apple wedges from the container, shaking off excess flour mixture. Place wedges on a plate. Keep remaining flour mixture in the container for the next coating step.
  5. Make Egg Wash: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Dredge Apples in Egg: Dip a few apple wedges at a time into the egg mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
  7. Coat Apples (Second Layer): Return the egg-coated apple wedges to the container with the remaining flour mixture and shake again to create a double coating on each wedge.
  8. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the light brown sugar and reserved 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  9. Air Fryer Prep: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil nonstick spray. Place the coated apple fries in a single layer in the basket. You may need to cook in two batches to avoid overcrowding.
  10. First Cook: Spray the top side of the apples liberally with olive oil spray. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples. Air fry at 350°F for 6 minutes.
  11. Flip and Finish Cooking: Open the basket, carefully flip the apple fries, spray again with nonstick spray, and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Cook for another 6 minutes at 350°F until crispy and golden brown.
  12. Serve: Serve warm with caramel sauce or a simple powdered sugar glaze if desired, for an extra indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Honeycrisp apples are preferred for their balance of sweetness and firmness to hold shape during frying.
  • Make sure to coat apples evenly for the best crunch and flavor.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • You can substitute apple pie spice with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice if unavailable.
  • For a dairy-free or vegan version, substitute eggs with a flaxseed or aquafaba wash.
  • Leftover apple fries can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispness.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/air-fryer-apple-fries-recipe/