Description
Crispy and delicious Air Fryer Apple Fries coated with a cinnamon sugar panko crust, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Made with fresh apples and air-fried to golden perfection, these fries are best served warm with caramel dip, yogurt, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Fries
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep apples: Peel the apples if desired, then cut them into fry-like sticks. Pat dry the apple sticks with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture, ensuring a crisp coating later.
- Set up coating stations: Arrange three bowls for coating: In Bowl 1, add the flour. In Bowl 2, whisk together the egg and milk. In Bowl 3, mix the panko breadcrumbs, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
- Coat apples: Dredge each apple stick first in the flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it well with the cinnamon sugar panko mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Air fry: Lightly spray the coated apple fries with nonstick cooking spray to promote browning and crispness. Place the apple fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook: Air fry the apple fries at 380°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping all around. Cook until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy the air-fried apple fries warm with your choice of sides such as caramel dip, yogurt, or whipped cream for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- You can peel the apples if you prefer a smoother texture, but leaving the peel on adds extra fiber and nutrients.
- Work in batches when air frying to maintain crispiness and even cooking.
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture that holds up during cooking.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use an egg replacement if needed.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple fries, air fryer apple fries, cinnamon sugar apple fries, crispy apple fries, air fryer snacks, healthy apple dessert
