Air Fryer Apple Chips (Printable version)

Sweet cinnamon-spiced apple chips, crisped to perfection for a healthy snack option.

# Ingredient list:

→ Apples

01 - 2 large apples, crisp variety such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced 1/8 inch thick

→ Cinnamon Sugar

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional

04 - Olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray for extra crispness

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Wash, core, and thinly slice the apples to approximately 1/8 inch thickness. Peeling is not necessary.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until evenly distributed.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil spray if desired for enhanced crispness.
04 - Arrange apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the apple slices, ensuring complete coating.
06 - Set air fryer to 350°F and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until apples begin to crisp.
07 - Flip the apple slices and air fry for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Monitor frequently to prevent burning.
08 - Transfer cooked apple chips to a wire rack to cool completely. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
09 - Repeat steps 4 through 8 with any remaining apple slices.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • They taste like dessert but require zero guilt because they're literally just fruit and spice.
  • Your air fryer finally gets to earn its counter space with something that actually impresses people.
  • The whole thing takes less time than scrolling through snack options at the grocery store.
02 -
  • Check them frequently after the six-minute mark because the line between golden and burnt is thinner than you'd think, and burnt apple chips taste like regret.
  • Not all air fryers cook at the same speed—if your first batch burns, lower the temperature by 25 degrees and add a minute to the second cook time for future batches.
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer will change your life here—uniform slices cook evenly, and you'll finish prep in half the time.
  • Experiment with different apple varieties; sweeter apples caramelize faster, while tarter ones hold more structure, so mix what you have and let the air fryer decide what you love.
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