Made with just two ingredients, these Air Fryer Apple Chips are the ultimate healthy snack for kids and adults alike.recipe developer Annabelle Randles I like to make small batches that I can enjoy right away or store in an airtight container. Making your own apple chips is ideal if you want to avoid the excess sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavors found in commercial brands. And if you make your own, you can control the flavor exactly by choosing your favorite crunchy apple variety and adding as much or as little cinnamon as you like.
of air fryer is a handy and versatile tool to have in your kitchen, perfect for crisping apples to perfection. Thanks to the air fryer, you don’t need oil to get a really crispy result. Also, it doesn’t take much time. Baking apple chips in the oven takes much longer than baking them in the air fryer. In fact, using this recipe, the chips will be ready in just over 30 minutes.
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Gather the ingredients for air fryer apple chips
You only need two ingredients to make these air fryer apple chips: apples and cinnamon.
Randles recommends using firm, crispy types of apples Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, and even Granny Smith if you prefer something a little more sour.
Step 1: Slice the apple
Using a very sharp knife or mandolin, cut the apples into thin slices.
Step 2: Arrange half of the slices in the air fryer basket
Arrange half of the slices in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Step 3: Sprinkle cinnamon on one side
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Step 4: Sprinkle cinnamon on the other side
Flip the slices and sprinkle more cinnamon on the other side.
Step 5: Air fry the apple slices
Cook apple slices at 300°F for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
Step 6: Transfer the apple slices to a cooling rack
Transfer the apple slices to a cooling rack to crisp up.
Step 7: Cook the remaining apple slices
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining apple slices.
Step 8: Serve (or store)
Once crispy, serve with apple chips or store in an airtight container.
How do I serve air fryer apple chips?
Air Fryer Apple Chips can be enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack, but they’re also a versatile and delicious addition to a variety of dishes. Makes a crunchy topping for your morning cereal, granola, or yogurt. You can also add it to trail mix, homemade granola, muesli, or mix it into baked goods like muffins, scones, and bread. Randles also enjoys them in flavorful dishes, especially in salads where they pair well with mixed greens, nuts and cheese.
It can also be used as a decorative and delicious garnish for cakes, pies, ice cream and other desserts. It’s also delicious as part of a cheese platter or with dips like caramel, peanut butter, or yogurt. To maintain freshness and crispiness, store apple chips in an airtight container away from direct sunlight in a cool, dry place. It can be stored for 3 to 5 days, but it will lose its crunchiness over time.
How can I customize these Apple chips?
There are many ways to customize this recipe by choosing different apple varieties, spices, or sweeteners. To enhance the overall flavor of this dish, you can add a little variety by mixing tart and sweet apples. Apples and cinnamon are a match made in heaven, but spices like nutmeg, cloves, and allspice provide delicious, warming flavors as well. This chai-inspired spice blend combines cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves. Alternatively, you can sprinkle with sea salt and add some black pepper for added flavor.
To make these apple chips sweeter, brush them with honey or maple syrup before cooking, or sprinkle brown sugar on top. To increase the nutritional value of these apple chips, Randles prefers to use unpeeled apples. However, if you prefer the texture and taste without the skin, feel free to peel the apples before slicing.
If you prefer a chewier consistency, you can also cut the apples a little thicker and reduce the cooking time until you reach your desired consistency. Please note that apple chips will become hard as they cool.
The easiest apple chip recipe to make in the air fryer
Preparation time: 2 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Yield: 2 servingsmaterial
2 crisp, firm apples (Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith)
ground cinnamon, to taste
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Using a very sharp knife or mandolin, cut the apples into thin slices.
Arrange half of the slices in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Flip the slices and sprinkle more cinnamon on the other side.
Cook apple slices at 300°F for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
Transfer the apple slices to a cooling rack to crisp up.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining apple slices.
Once crispy, serve with apple chips or store in an airtight container.