Here’s a recipe for Air Fried Apple Wedges with Caramel Whipped Cream Dipping Sauce — a delicious, easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for dessert or snacking. This recipe balances the warm, slightly crisp apples with a rich and fluffy caramel-infused whipped cream.
🍏 Air Fried Apple Wedges with Caramel Whipped Cream Dipping Sauce
🍎 Ingredients
For the Apple Wedges:
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2 large apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work well)
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1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
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1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp cornstarch (helps crisp up the outside)
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1 tbsp melted butter or neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil)
Optional for extra crunch:
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¼ cup crushed graham crackers or oats for coating
For the Caramel Whipped Cream:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
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2–3 tbsp caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt (optional, for salted caramel flavor)
📝 Instructions
1. Prep the Apples:
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Wash, core, and slice apples into wedges (about 8–10 wedges per apple).
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Toss wedges in lemon juice to prevent browning.
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In a bowl, mix cinnamon, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
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Toss apple wedges in melted butter/oil, then coat evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. For added crunch, press into crushed graham crackers or oats.
2. Air Fry the Apple Wedges:
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Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
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Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil.
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Place apple wedges in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
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Air fry for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until apples are tender with a slightly crispy coating.
🔥 Tip: Cooking time may vary depending on the air fryer model and apple type. Keep an eye out to avoid over-softening.
3. Make the Caramel Whipped Cream:
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In a mixing bowl, combine cold whipping cream, caramel sauce, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt.
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Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high until soft to medium peaks form.
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Taste and adjust caramel to your desired sweetness.
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Keep chilled until ready to serve.
🍽️ Serve
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Plate the warm apple wedges.
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Serve with a generous dollop or side bowl of the caramel whipped cream for dipping.
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Optional garnish: drizzle more caramel sauce over the top or sprinkle with sea salt or cinnamon sugar.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
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Store leftover apple wedges in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes to crisp them up again.
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Whipped cream can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days; re-whip slightly if it deflates.
🍁 Variations & Add-Ins
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Spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne to the cinnamon sugar mix.
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Nuts: Roll coated apples in chopped pecans or walnuts before air frying.
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Vegan: Use coconut cream for the dip and vegan butter for the apple coating.