Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable version)

Tender apple slices with crispy cinnamon-sugar coating, air-fried to golden perfection in just 22 minutes.

# List of ingredients:

01 - 2 large apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)

02 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

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

08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

01 - Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch wedges.

02 - In a bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Add apple slices and toss to coat evenly.

03 - In a separate bowl, mix oats (or breadcrumbs), flour, and salt. Dredge buttered apple slices in this mixture to coat thoroughly.

04 - Arrange the coated slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket.

05 - Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the apples are golden and crisp.

06 - Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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They satisfy that apple pie craving in under 25 minutes without heating up your whole kitchen
The coating gets perfectly crunchy while the apples stay tender inside, like little handheld apple crisps

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Overcrowding the basket will steam the apples instead of crisp them, so work in batches if needed
Letting them cool slightly after air frying helps the coating set up and get that satisfying crunch

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Panko breadcrumbs create an even crunchier coating than oats if you want maximum texture
A pinch of nutmeg or cardamom mixed with the cinnamon adds warmth that makes these feel extra special