Description
Crispy and sweet Air Fryer Apple Fries coated in a cinnamon-sugar panko breadcrumb crust. A delightful and healthier snack or dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great)
Breading
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Others
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep Apples: Peel the apples if desired and cut them into fry-like sticks. Use a paper towel to pat the apple sticks dry, removing excess moisture to help the coating stick better.
- Set Up Coating Stations: Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with a whisked mixture of egg and milk, and one with a mix of panko breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Coat Apples: Dredge each apple stick first in the flour, then dip into the egg and milk mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with the cinnamon-sugar panko breadcrumb mixture.
- Air Fry: Lightly spray the coated apple fries with nonstick cooking spray to promote crisping. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook: Air fry the apple fries at 380°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping and golden color.
- Serve: Enjoy the warm apple fries as is or serve with your favorite caramel dip, yogurt, or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Peeling the apples is optional based on your texture preference.
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best fry-like texture.
- Make sure to pat the apple slices dry before coating to prevent sogginess.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure crispiness.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Apple Fries, Cinnamon Apple Fries, Healthy Apple Snack, Air Fryer Dessert, Crispy Apple Fries
