Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium firm apples (e.g., Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or neutral oil like avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Apples. Wash, peel, core, and slice each apple into approximately 1/4-inch thick fries or sticks. Aim for uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- Step 2: Coat the Apples. In a medium bowl, drizzle the apple slices with the melted coconut oil and toss gently until all slices are lightly coated. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the oiled apple slices and toss again until the apples are evenly coated.
- Step 3: Preheat and Arrange. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes. Arrange the seasoned apple fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Work in batches if necessary.
- Step 4: Air Fry. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time. Continue cooking until the apple fries are tender-crisp, golden brown, and slightly caramelized. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model and apple thickness.
- Step 5: Serve. Carefully remove the apple fries from the air fryer basket and transfer them to a serving plate. Serve immediately as a warm dessert snack, optionally with a side of caramel sauce, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- While these apple fries are truly best enjoyed fresh for maximum crispness, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day, though they will lose some of their initial crispiness.
- To revive leftover apple fries and bring back a touch of their crispy texture, simply pop them back into the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes until warmed through and slightly re-crisped.
- Elevate these delightful apple fries by serving them warm with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a dollop of Greek yogurt for a tangy contrast, or even a generous scoop of your favorite salted caramel ice cream for an indulgent treat.
- For the ultimate crispy exterior and tender interior, ensure your apple slices are uniform in thickness and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket; this allows the hot air to circulate properly and create that perfect caramelized crunch thanks to the cornstarch in the coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Half of the recipe (approx. 1 medium apple's worth of fries)
- Calories: 145
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 28g