Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)
Golden, tender apple slices with crispy cinnamon edges made simple in the air fryer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Apples
01 - 2 large apples, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji variety
→ Coating
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 cup quick oats or gluten-free breadcrumbs
06 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Optional Topping
08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
# Step-by-step:
01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch wedges for even cooking.
02 - Combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Add apple wedges and toss thoroughly to coat each slice evenly.
03 - Mix quick oats (or gluten-free breadcrumbs), all-purpose flour, and salt in a separate bowl until well blended.
04 - Dredge the butter-coated apple wedges in the dry mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to all sides.
05 - Place coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap for proper crisping.
06 - Cook at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. Apples are done when golden brown and crispy.
07 - Serve immediately while warm. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Ready in under 25 minutes with almost zero active work
- The air fryer creates a crunch that rivals deep-fried versions without all that oil
02 -
- If your apple wedges are thicker than 1/4 inch, they won't crisp up properly and you'll end up with tender cooked apples instead of the crunchy coating you're after
- Shaking the basket halfway through cooking is non-negotiable—the ones on the bottom will get dark and the ones on top won't crisp without that mid-cook redistribution
03 -
- Coat the apples in batches rather than dumping everything in at once—each slice needs individual attention for the coating to stick properly
- If you're making these for a crowd, keep the first batch warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the rest