Air Fryer Apple Chips with Cinnamon Sugar

🍎 Air Fryer Apple Chips with Cinnamon Sugar

🕒 Total Time: 20–40 minutes

🍽 Servings: 2–4 (depending on how many apples you use)

✅ Ingredients:

• 2 medium apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, Gala, or Pink Lady work best)

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 ½ tbsp granulated sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)

• Cooking spray (optional, helps prevent sticking)

🧂 Optional Add-ins:

• Pinch of nutmeg or allspice

• Vanilla powder for added flavor

🍴 Equipment:

• Air fryer

• Mandoline slicer or a sharp knife

• Small bowl

• Parchment paper with holes (optional, for easier cleanup)

🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prep the Apples

• Wash and dry apples thoroughly.

• Using a mandoline slicer (for best uniformity) or a sharp knife, slice the apples into thin rounds – about ⅛ inch thick. You can keep the core and seeds in for a rustic look or remove them with an apple corer or knife.

• Optional: Lightly pat slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture (for extra crispiness).

2. Mix the Cinnamon Sugar

• In a small bowl, mix:

  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 1 ½ tbsp sugar

• Adjust ratio depending on how sweet or spicy you want them.

3. Season the Apple Slices

• Lay the apple slices out in a single layer.

• Lightly spray with cooking spray (optional), then sprinkle both sides with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Press gently so it sticks.

4. Arrange in Air Fryer

• Place the seasoned apple slices in the air fryer basket or tray in a single layer, ensuring no overlapping.

• You might need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

5. Air Fry

• Set the air fryer to 300°F (150°C).

• Cook for 15–20 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through (at around the 8–10 minute mark).

• Keep an eye on them – cooking time may vary based on slice thickness and air fryer model.

• Pro Tip: They might still be soft when warm but will crisp up as they cool.

6. Cool & Crisp

• Remove apple chips and lay them on a cooling rack or paper towel to cool completely.

• As they cool, they become crispier.

🧊 Storage:

• Once completely cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature.

• Stays crisp for up to 3–5 days (though they’re usually gone before that!).

🍯 Serving Ideas:

• On top of oatmeal or yogurt

• Dipped in peanut butter or Nutella

• Crushed over vanilla ice cream

• Packed in lunchboxes

Would you like a sugar-free version or a printable card-style format for this recipe?