Making air fryer apple fries is fun and easy, and they make a delicious snack! The type of apple makes a difference, but we’ll tell you how!
Why this recipe works
Apples are available all year long, so there’s no need to limit air fryer apple fries to the fall season! Experimenting with the air fryer is a lot of fun. Turning recipes that are usually deep-fried into healthier alternatives is what air frying is all about. These apple fries come out crisp and crunchy, plus they are really simple to make.
RELATED: you might also like this recipe – Air Fryer Apple Chips
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitute Suggestions
APPLES – We recommend using Braeburn, Honey Crisp, or Granny Smith apples for the best texture. In a pinch, you can use any type of apple.
How to Make Air Fryer Apple Fries
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- Peel skins from the apples and cut into 1/2 inch wedges. Note that those fun apple slicers will make them too thick. You can use one, then cut each wedge in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, whisk flour and apple pie spice.
- Pour the flour mixture into a gallon sized plastic zipper bag, followed by the apple slices. Zip closed with air, and shake vigorously.
- Place a wire rack over the top of a baking sheet. Dump the apples onto the rack allowing the extra flour mixture to fall through and collect on the baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla together. Coat the apples in the egg mixture.
- To the extra flour mixture leftover on the baking sheet, dredge the egg dipped apple slices in the flour mixture again.
- Lay prepared apple slices in the air fryer basket without overlapping the slices and spray with canola oil. Air fry for 12 minutes at 325F, flipping half way through and spraying the other side with canola oil.
- In another medium bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon with a whisk. Sprinkle over warm apple slices.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Air fryer apple fries are best enjoyed when they are first made. However, you can reheat them in the air fryer for about half the cook time.
Let’s be clear, while air frying is better for you than deep frying, these apple fries are still coated in flour and other ingredients. Obviously, fresh cut apples with no added sugar or other ingredients are far superior in nutrition, these air fryer apple fries are a fun alternative to enjoy on occasion!
Serving Suggestions
Air fryer apple fries are delicious dipped in caramel sauce, or our favorite peanut butter apple dip. They’d even be awesome with our cream cheese fruit dip!
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Donuts
- Air Fryer French Toast Bites
- Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
- Air Fryer Bagels
- Air Fryer Baked Apples
- Air Fryer Apple Fritters
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Air Fryer Apple Fries
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Print It Pin It Rate ItIngredients
- 4 medium Honey Crisp apples or Granny Smith or Braeburn
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons apple pie spice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- We recommend using Braeburn, Honey Crisp, or Granny Smith apples for the best texture. In a pinch, you can use any type of apple.
- Note that those fun apple slicers will make the slices too thick. You can use one, then cut each wedge in half lengthwise.
Instructions
- Peel skins from the apples and cut into 1/2 inch wedges.4 medium Honey Crisp apples
- In a bowl, whisk flour and apple pie spice.1 cup all-purpose flour, 3 Tablespoons apple pie spice
- Pour the flour mixture into a gallon sized plastic zipper bag, followed by the apple slices. Zip closed with air, and shake vigorously to coat apples.
- Place a wire rack over the top of a baking sheet. Dump the apples onto the rack allowing the extra flour mixture to fall through and collect on the baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl whisk the eggs and vanilla together. Coat the apples in the egg mixture.3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- To the extra flour mixture leftover on the baking sheet, dredge the egg dipped apple slices in the flour mixture again.
- Lay prepared apple slices in the air fryer basket without overlapping the slices and spray with canola oil. Air fry for 12 minutes at 325F, flipping half way through and spraying the other side with canola oil.
- In another medium bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon with a whisk. Sprinkle over warm apple slices.1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Air fryer apple fries are best enjoyed when they are first made. However, you can reheat them in the air fryer at the same degree but half the cook time.
Nutrition
The recipes on this blog are tested with a conventional gas oven and gas stovetop. It’s important to note that some ovens, especially as they age, can cook and bake inconsistently. Using an inexpensive oven thermometer can assure you that your oven is truly heating to the proper temperature. If you use a toaster oven or countertop oven, please keep in mind that they may not distribute heat the same as a conventional full sized oven and you may need to adjust your cooking/baking times. In the case of recipes made with a pressure cooker, air fryer, slow cooker, or other appliance, a link to the appliances we use is listed within each respective recipe. For baking recipes where measurements are given by weight, please note that results may not be the same if cups are used instead, and we can’t guarantee success with that method.
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Mp says
3 tablespoons of apple pie spice in 1 cup of flour??? Is that a misprint?
Sandra Cohen says
Why does your “email” feature not work?!!
Amanda Formaro says
Hmm, it does? I just tested it.
Donna Judd says
Instead of spraying them with Canola oil can you spray them with the spray butter?
Amanda Formaro says
That should work!
Allison Clay says
How do you get these to brown in the air fryer? Mine still look like flour.
Amanda Formaro says
Did you spray them with cooking spray? All air fryers are different, so you may need a higher temperature. Also make sure you don’t have an over excess of flour on the apples.
David Dooley says
These look so good making them today
What are you dipping them in ?
Thank you
Amanda Formaro says
It’s caramel, someone asked me if it was ketchup LOL!!