Air Fryer Apple Fries 🍎🍟 Crispy Cinnamon Sweet, 15 Mins Total!
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
- 2 medium firm apples (Honeycrisp/Fuji/Gala, best for crisp texture)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (locks in crispness, no soggy fries!)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (classic warm apple flavor)
- 1-2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness, skip for low-sugar)
- Cooking spray (avocado/olive oil spray, prevents sticking)
- Optional dips/toppings: Caramel sauce, maple syrup, whipped cream, a pinch of nutmeg
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep the apples 🧹
Wash apples thoroughly, core them, and slice into 1/2-inch thick fry-shaped wedges (not too thin—they’ll burn!); pat dry with paper towels (moisture = soggy fries, key step!).
Step 2: Coat the fries 🥣
In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch, cinnamon, and sugar until combined. Toss apple wedges in the mixture—make sure every fry is evenly coated on all sides.
Step 3: Preheat the air fryer ⚡
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3 minutes—critical for instant crisping! Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Step 4: Air fry to golden perfection 🔥
Arrange coated apple fries in the basket in a single layer (cook in batches if needed—no overcrowding!). Spray the tops of the fries lightly with cooking spray.
Fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through cooking—they’re done when golden brown and crisp on the edges, tender inside.
Step 5: Serve warm 🎀
Let the apple fries rest for 1 minute (they’ll crisp up even more!). Serve with your favorite dip—caramel sauce is the ultimate pairing! 😋