Description
This Air Fryer Apple Chips recipe offers a quick and healthy snack option made by thinly slicing apples and crisping them in an air fryer. The apple slices are gently cooked at a moderate temperature until they become delightfully crispy, with an optional touch of cinnamon for extra flavor. Perfectly crunchy, these chips make an excellent low-fat, naturally sweet treat that can be enjoyed immediately or stored for later.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized apple (Gala, Fuji, or Red Delicious)
- Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the Apples: Using a mandoline, thinly slice the apple into 1/32” thick pieces, stopping when you reach the core. This ensures uniformly thin slices that will crisp evenly.
- Air Fry the Apple Slices: Place half of the apple slices in multiple layers in the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Cook at 320°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping the slices every 4 minutes. Carefully remove the top layers to access and flip the bottom layers to ensure even cooking.
- Remove from Heat: In the final minutes of cooking, start taking out the lightly browned and firm apple chips. It’s fine if they’re not completely crispy yet, as they will continue to crisp after being removed from the air fryer.
- Repeat: Repeat the air frying process with the remaining apple slices following the same steps.
- Store or Serve: Enjoy the apple chips immediately or store them in a loosely sealed container to prevent moisture buildup and sogginess.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for consistent thin slicing to ensure even crisping.
- Flipping the slices frequently helps achieve uniform browning and crispiness.
- Do not seal stored chips airtight to keep them crispy and avoid sogginess.
- Optional cinnamon adds a warm flavor that enhances the natural sweetness of apples.
