Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)

Golden apple slices with crispy cinnamon-sugar coating, air fried to perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Apples

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

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Peel, core, and slice the apples into 1/4-inch thick wedges.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until combined. Add apple slices and toss gently to coat evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine oats or breadcrumbs, flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Dredge each buttered apple wedge in the flour-oat 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 even crisping.
06 - Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. Apples are done when golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately while warm. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The outside gets genuinely crispy while the apples stay tender inside, like tiny apple pies without the work
  • Everything happens in one appliance and there is practically no cleanup afterward
  • Perfect for anyone craving dessert but wanting something lighter than typical fried treats
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket will make the apples steam instead of crisp, so work in batches if needed
  • The coating needs that butter base to adhere properly so do not skip tossing the apples first
03 -
  • Let the coated apples sit for a minute before air frying to help the coating adhere better
  • If you want them extra crispy, run the broiler for the last minute watching closely to prevent burning

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