Description
These Crunchy Air Fryer Apple Fries are a delightful snack that combines the healthiness of apples with a crispy coating, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- melted
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Core and slice the apples into fries, then soak them in a mixture of lemon juice, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, baking powder, and ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter together.
- Dip each apple fry into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Place the coated apple fries in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, shaking the basket halfway through.
- While the apple fries are cooking, prepare the cinnamon dip by mixing together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Serve the crispy apple fries warm with the cinnamon dip on the side.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties for varying sweetness and tartness. Adjust the dip consistency by adding more or less milk as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Crunchy Air Fryer Apple Fries, Delightful Snack, Easy Crisp Perfection, Apple Fries, Air Fryer Recipes