Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)

Tender apple slices with crispy cinnamon-sugar coating, made effortlessly in your air fryer for a healthier dessert.

# What You'll 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. Cut each apple into 8-10 uniform slices for even cooking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until fully combined. Add the apple slices and toss gently to coat every piece evenly with the butter mixture.
03 - In a separate shallow bowl, combine quick oats (or gluten-free breadcrumbs), flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer the buttered apple slices to the dry coating mixture. Dredge each slice thoroughly, pressing the coating lightly to adhere. Shake off any excess mixture.
05 - Place the coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap for proper air circulation and even crisping.
06 - Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through cooking time to promote even browning. The apples are done when golden brown and crispy around the edges.
07 - Transfer to a serving plate while warm. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired. For best texture, serve within 5 minutes of cooking.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The coating gets perfectly crunchy while the apples stay tender inside, like tiny hand held apple pies
  • Ready in about 20 minutes with almost zero active cooking time
  • Customizable for whatever dietary needs your family or guests have
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or the apples will steam instead of crisp
  • The coating works best when apples are thoroughly coated in the butter mixture before dredging
03 -
  • Pat apples dry after slicing if they seem particularly juicy
  • Let the coated apples sit for a minute before air frying to help the coating set

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