Air Fryer Apple Fries
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these Air Fryer Apple Fries are a sweet and healthy treat perfect for snacking or dessert.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Apples: 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and cut into fry-like sticks
- Cornstarch: 1/4 cup
- Eggs: 2 large, beaten
- Panko Breadcrumbs: 1 cup
- Cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Cooking Spray: As needed
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your air fryer to 375°F and let it heat while you prep the apples.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, place cornstarch. In a second, beat the eggs. In a third, mix panko, cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Dredge apple sticks in cornstarch, dip in egg, then coat in the panko-cinnamon mixture.
- Cook to Perfection: Place apple fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7–9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Finishing Touches: While still warm, toss the fries in the remaining sugar and a pinch more cinnamon if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate them up with a drizzle of caramel or a side of vanilla Greek yogurt for dipping.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket—cook in batches if needed.
- Preheat air fryer to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 3–5 minutes at 350°F to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Apple Fries, healthy snack, crispy apple sticks, cinnamon sugar, easy dessert