Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)

Golden, crispy apple slices with cinnamon-sugar coating, air-fried to tender perfection in just 22 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Apples

01 - 2 large apples, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji variety

→ 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:

01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch wedges, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
02 - Whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl until smooth.
03 - Add apple wedges to the butter mixture, tossing thoroughly to ensure every slice is evenly coated.
04 - Combine oats or breadcrumbs, flour, and salt in a separate bowl, mixing until well incorporated.
05 - Dredge each buttered apple slice in the dry mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
06 - Place coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap for proper crisping.
07 - Cook at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy.
08 - Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added richness.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of a baked apple dessert without heating up your entire kitchen or waiting an hour
  • The coating creates this incredible texture—soft and tender inside with just enough crunch to keep things interesting
  • They're perfect for those nights when you want something sweet but don't want to commit to making a whole pie or cobbler
02 -
  • Overcrowding the basket is the mistake that will ruin these—work in batches if necessary because that hot air needs space to do its job
  • The coating mixture can clump up if your buttered apples sit too long, so coat and dredge just before air frying
  • Don't skip the shake halfway through or you'll end up with uneven cooking and some soggy spots
03 -
  • If your coating isn't sticking well, try patting the apples dry after slicing before tossing them in the butter mixture
  • The apples are done when they're tender enough to pierce easily with a fork but not falling apart

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