Description
Crispy and sweet Air Fryer Apple Fries offer a delightful treat made from fresh Gala apples coated in a crunchy graham cracker and cinnamon-spiced crust, air-fried to perfection and served with rich caramel sauce for dipping. This easy, healthier snack is perfect for apple lovers looking for a delicious and guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 6 large Gala apples
Batter and Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For Serving:
- Caramel sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F to ensure it is at the right temperature to cook the apple fries evenly and achieve a crispy texture.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. This will be used to arrange the coated apple wedges before air frying.
- Prepare Apples: Wash the Gala apples thoroughly, peel them, remove the cores, and cut each apple into 8 wedges to ensure uniform cooking.
- Flour Coating: Place the all-purpose flour in a medium-sized shallow bowl and set aside. This will be the first coating layer for the apple wedges.
- Prepare Egg Wash: Beat the eggs in another shallow dish; this will help the graham cracker coating stick to the apples.
- Mix Coating: In a third shallow dish, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well to blend all flavors evenly.
- Coat Apples: One by one, toss each apple wedge first in the flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the graham cracker mixture, ensuring each wedge is evenly coated.
- Arrange on Sheet: Lay out the coated apple pieces evenly on the prepared parchment-lined cookie sheet to keep them ready for air frying.
- Oil Air Fryer Basket: Lightly coat the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Air Fry – First Side: Working in batches, arrange apple wedges in a single layer without overlap in the basket. Spray them lightly with oil and air fry at 380°F for 5 minutes to start crisping.
- Air Fry – Second Side: Turn the apple pieces over, spray again lightly with oil, and continue air frying for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Repeat & Serve: Repeat the process with any remaining wedges. Serve warm with caramel sauce for dipping, enhancing the sweet and crunchy experience.
Notes
- Use Gala apples or other sweet varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best flavor balance.
- Peeling the apples helps the coating stick better and enhances the texture.
- Adjust air frying time slightly depending on your air fryer model and apple size.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute regular caramel sauce with a vegan caramel dip.
- These Apple Fries are best served immediately for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6 apple wedges with coating)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Apple Fries, Apple Snack, Healthy Apple Dessert, Crispy Apple Fries, Apple Snack Recipe
