Description
Crispy and sweet Air Fryer Apple Fries coated with a cinnamon-spiced panko crumb for a delicious, healthier alternative to traditional fried apple treats. Perfect as a snack or dessert, these apple fries are easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
Breading Mixtures
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Wash, peel, and core the apples. Cut each apple into evenly-sized wedges, about 1/2 inch thick to ensure even cooking.
- Mix Flour Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs until smooth and uniform in texture to act as the binding agent for the coating.
- Prepare Panko Sugar Mixture: In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and granulated sugar thoroughly for the final crunchy coating.
- Coat Apples with Flour Mixture: Dip each apple wedge into the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour to prevent clumping.
- Dip in Egg: Then dip the floured apple wedge into the beaten eggs, letting any excess egg drip off to avoid sogginess.
- Coat with Panko Mixture: Finally, coat each egg-dipped apple wedge in the panko and sugar mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks well to the apples.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure it’s hot and ready for frying.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange coated apple wedges in a single layer without overlapping to promote even cooking. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air Fry: Air fry the apple fries for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking. Cook until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Serve: Remove the apple fries from the air fryer. Repeat with remaining apple wedges if necessary. Serve warm, optionally with caramel sauce or a cinnamon-sugar dip for added flavor.
Notes
- Choosing firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp helps the apple fries hold their shape well while frying.
- For extra crispiness, make sure to flip the apple fries halfway through the cooking time.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked in a conventional oven at 400°F (204°C) for about 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Serve with caramel sauce, yogurt, or a cinnamon-sugar dip for a delightful snack.
- Make sure the apple slices are cut evenly to promote uniform cooking.
