Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable version)

Golden, crispy apple slices coated in cinnamon sugar and air-fried to perfection.

# What you need:

→ Apples

01 - 2 large apples, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji variety

→ 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 Topping

08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

# How To:

01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch wedges.
02 - Combine melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add apple slices and toss until evenly coated.
03 - Mix oats or breadcrumbs, flour, and salt in a separate bowl. Dredge buttered apple slices in the mixture to coat thoroughly.
04 - Place coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
05 - Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until apples are golden and crispy.
06 - Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between tender apple and crispy coating feels like a tiny miracle
  • Ready in under 25 minutes with almost zero active effort
  • They make the whole house smell like fall regardless of the season
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket creates steam instead of crunch, so work in batches if needed
  • The coating continues crisping for about a minute after removing from the air fryer
03 -
  • Pat apple slices dry before coating for better adhesion
  • Let coated apples sit for 2 minutes before air frying—this helps the coating set

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