Here’s a full guide for making Air Fryer Apple Fries 🍎🍟 — a sweet, crispy snack that’s lighter than traditional fried treats.
🍎 Air Fryer Apple Fries
Ingredients:
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work best)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Cooking spray
For dipping (optional):
- Caramel sauce, vanilla yogurt, or whipped cream
Instructions:
- Prep the apples:
- Wash, peel (optional), and cut apples into fry-shaped sticks.
- Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Set up breading station:
- Bowl 1: flour
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: panko breadcrumbs mixed with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg
- Coat the apple fries:
- Dredge each apple stick in flour (shake off excess).
- Dip in egg wash.
- Roll in cinnamon-sugar panko mixture until fully coated.
- Air fry:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Arrange apple fries in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
- Spray tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve:
- Enjoy warm with caramel dip, yogurt, or whipped cream.
❓FAQs
Q1: Which apples are best for apple fries?
Sweet-tart, firm apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady hold up best in the fryer without turning mushy.
Q2: Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes! Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
Q3: Can I make them without eggs?
Yes, you can dip in milk or a flax egg substitute before coating with crumbs.
Q4: Do I need to peel the apples?
Peeling is optional. With peel, they hold their shape better and add extra fiber.
Q5: Can I make them ahead of time?
They’re best eaten fresh, but you can reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes to crisp them back up.
Q6: What dips go best?
Caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cream cheese dip, vanilla yogurt, or even peanut butter.
Would you like me to also give you a baked oven version of these apple fries for when you don’t want to use the air fryer?