Description
Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries are a healthy, quick, and delicious twist on dessert. Sliced apples are coated in a cinnamon-sugar panko crust and air-fried to golden perfection, making them a perfect snack, dessert, or brunch side.
Ingredients
2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk of choice
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar or coconut sugar
Coconut oil spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into fry-like wedges.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and milk, and one with panko, cinnamon, and sugar mixed together.
- Dip each apple wedge in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Coat each wedge in the egg and milk mixture.
- Press each wedge into the panko mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange the apple fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with dips like caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples for best flavor and texture.
Can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend.
Make dairy-free by using plant-based milk.
Add nutmeg or pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist.
For added crunch, mix finely chopped nuts into the panko.
Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To reheat, air fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes. Avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
