Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)
Golden apple slices with a crunchy cinnamon coating, air-fried to perfection in minutes.
# What You'll 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 Steps:
01 - Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
03 - Add apple wedges to the cinnamon butter mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating on all pieces.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine quick oats (or gluten-free breadcrumbs), flour, and salt. Mix until uniform.
05 - Transfer buttered apple slices to the dry mixture and dredge each piece to coat completely with the oat-flour blend.
06 - Place coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap for even crisping.
07 - Cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time, until apples achieve golden color and crispy texture.
08 - Remove from air fryer and serve immediately while warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The coating gets perfectly crispy without deep frying
- Ready in under 25 minutes from start to finish
02 -
- Crowding the basket is the fastest way to end up with soft apples instead of crispy ones
- Letting them cool just 2-3 minutes helps the coating set and become even crunchier
03 -
- Work quickly once the apples are coated to prevent the butter from absorbing
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment for easier cleanup