Crispy Air Fryer Apple Chips Cinnamon (Printable)
Thinly sliced apples air-fried to golden perfection and sprinkled with warm cinnamon for a naturally sweet crunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 medium apples, any variety such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or maple sugar, optional for extra sweetness
→ Others
04 - Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil for light brushing, optional
# Directions:
01 - Wash and core the apples. Using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife, slice the apples crosswise into thin rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick for uniform cooking.
02 - Pat the apple slices thoroughly dry with paper towels to eliminate surface moisture, which promotes better crisping during the air frying process.
03 - Place the apple slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary to maintain proper air circulation.
04 - Lightly spray or brush the slices with oil if desired, then sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly across all pieces. Add optional sugar at this stage for enhanced sweetness.
05 - Cook at 325°F for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping all slices after 7 minutes to ensure even browning. Monitor closely during the final minutes to prevent over-browning.
06 - Remove the golden, crisp chips from the air fryer and transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely as chips will continue to crisp during cooling. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that satisfying chip crunch without any oil, preservatives, or the guilt that comes with a whole bag of something you cant pronounce
- The natural sweetness intensifies as they crisp, creating this concentrated apple flavor that feels like dessert but counts as health food
02 -
- Thicker slices will not crisp properly no matter how long you cook them, so aim for paper thin rounds that you can almost see through
- These continue to harden significantly as they cool, so if they seem slightly soft when you pull them out do not put them back in immediately
03 -
- Position your air fryer near a window or turn on your exhaust fan because the cinnamon smell is intense and lingers longer than you expect
- Invest in a small offset spatula for flipping the slices—it makes the process so much easier than using tongs or your fingers