Air Fryer Apple Fries
A delightful and healthier twist on the classic fried apple treat, prepared easily in an air fryer for a crispy and sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash and slice them into wedge-shaped fries about 1/4-inch thick.
- Make the coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Prepare the egg wash: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
- Prepare the panko: Place panko breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
- Coat the apple fries: Dip each fry in flour mixture, egg wash, and then panko until well-coated.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Air fry the apple fries: Place a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
- Cook for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for doneness: If needed, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Enjoy: Remove from the air fryer and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These apple fries can also be served with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 apple fries
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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