Description
Crunchy Air Fryer Apple Fries are a delightful snack that deliver easy crisp perfection with every bite. Perfectly coated in a sweet and spicy mixture, these apple fries are ideal for dipping and sharing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- melted
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into fries. Toss the apple fries with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and ginger (if using).
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Dip each apple fry into the batter until fully coated, then place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to work in batches.
- Air fry for about 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the fries are cooking, prepare the cinnamon dip by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Gradually add milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve the warm apple fries with the cinnamon dip and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crunch, you can sprinkle the apple fries with a bit of extra cinnamon sugar before air frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Crunchy Apple Fries, Delightful Snack, Easy Snack Recipe, Air Fryer, Crisp Perfection, Dessert