Crispy Air Fryer Apples (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

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

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

08 - Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

01 - Peel, core, and slice apples into 1/4-inch wedges. Uniform thickness ensures even cooking.

02 - In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until well incorporated.

03 - Add apple slices to the butter mixture. Toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated.

04 - In a separate bowl, mix quick oats (or breadcrumbs), flour, and salt until evenly distributed.

05 - Coat buttered apple slices in the oat-flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.

06 - Place coated slices in a single layer in air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding for proper air circulation.

07 - Cook at 375°F for 10–12 minutes. Shake basket halfway through cooking time. Apples are done when golden and crispy.

08 - Transfer to serving plates. Add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired. Best enjoyed warm.

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You get that crispy fried apple taste without standing over a stove with hot oil
The whole house smells like cinnamon and comfort in under fifteen minutes

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Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or your apples will steam instead of getting crispy
Work in batches if needed because that single layer is non negotiable for the texture we want

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Pat your apple slices dry before coating them for better adhesion
Let the coated apples sit for about 5 minutes before air frying to help the coating set