The crunchy and savory flavor of air fryer apple chips makes the best snacks. If you haven’t made apple chips in an air fryer you should give it a try. These tasty chips are cooked without oil with perfection in an air fryer.
These easy air fryer apple fries are low-carb, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly snacks. You can make them super easily in no time whenever you’re craving crunchy, delicious, and healthy air fryer apple chips.
If you love apples check this out, I’m sure you’ll also love air fryer apple fries.
Let’s get into the air fryer apple chips recipe.
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How to make air fryer apple chips?
Before starting with the recipe, if you don’t know what are air fryer apple fries let me make it clear. Air fryer apple fries are thinly sliced apples with some savory spices. They’re crunchy, soft, delicious, and packed with flavor. Air fryer apple fries can be a good alternative to other high calories or low-nutrient snacks.
Now let’s see the ingredients:
Apples: Use large 1-2 apples for the recipe. I have used 2 fuji apples.
Cinnamon Powder: Cinnamon powder enhances the flavor of apple fries.
Salt: Saltworks as a balancing agent in the air fryer apple chips recipe. It doesn’t make the apple chips salty.
Instructions:
- First, we’ll start by thoroughly washing the apples.
- Cut the apples in a round shape with a sharp knife as I did or you can use a mandolin to slice the apples. The apples should be about ⅛ inch thick.
- Preheat your air fryer at 180C/355F for 2-3 minutes.
- Now spread the apple slices on the flat surface or a plate. Sprinkle the salt on each apple slice following with the cinnamon powder. Rub the spices into the apple slices.
- Place the coated apple slices into the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping the slices.
- Now cook air fryer apple chips at 180C/355F for 10 minutes, flip them halfway through the cooking process. If you like them to be crispier you can add the time. But while adding the time please add a minute at once until you get the desired crisp.
- Remove the crispy apple chips made in air fryer, serve, and enjoy.
You can find the air fryer apple fries recipe in the printable card below.
Pro tips for making air fryer apple chips
- Try to slice the apples in similar sizes to avoid uneven results.
- Some apples might be moist, for those you have to add some extra time.
- Don’t overlap the apple slices while cooking for the best result.
- Some apple slices might be thinner than the rest of the slices so they’re cooked a little earlier. You can remove those slices to avoid burning.
- You can place a rack over the apples while air frying so they don’t fly into the fan while cooking.
Are air fryer apple chips healthy?
Yes, they are healthy. Air fryer apple chips are low in calories and have all the nutrients of an apple.
Why you’ll love air fryer apple chips?
- It’s healthier as there is no oil and sugar added, and is gluten-free.
- Easy to make at home with minimal effort.
- Anybody can make the recipe.
- Affordable.
- They are diet-friendly because it’s low carb, oil-free, gluten-free vegan snack.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Do you need to core the apples of air fryer apple chips?
No, this step is not mandatory. You can either core them or leave the seeds in the apples. Apple chips are just fine either way works.
Can you put fruit in air fryer?
Yes, fruits can be air-fried too in the air fryer. Simply sprinkle some of your favorite spices over the fruit and air fry them
What are the best apples for air fryer apple chips?
You can use whatever apple is available in your pantry. There are no such strict rules while choosing the apples for the recipe. Here are some of my recommendations that might help you pick the apples.
- Fuji
- Pink Lady
- Gala
- Honeycrisp
- Goldrush
- Empire
How long can I store the air fryer apple chips?
You can store them in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Let them completely cool before storing. The apple chips might not be crispy but are still a delicious snack.
How do you make crispy air fryer apple chips?
Do not overlap the apple slices while air frying. And air fries the apple slice until they are firm. After that let them sit for a minute or two after removing from the basket for the best result.
How to avoid the air fryer apple chips from burning?
- The air fryer temperature varies, so slightly reduce the temperature if the chips are burning.
- You can cut the thicker slices instead.
- You can remove the cooked slices and let the other continue cooking.
Can I use other spices for air fryer apple recipes?
Of course. You can use any spices you would like. You can also use pumpkin pie spices, nutmeg, or use cardamom powder instead of cinnamon powder.
Equipment:
Air Fryer
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time:10minutes
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Apple Chips
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Fuji Apples
- 1-2 tablespoons Cinnamon Powder
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Start by thoroughly washing the apples.2 Fuji Apples
- Cut the apples in a round shape with a sharp knife as I did or you can use a mandolin to slice the apples. The apples should be about ⅛ inch thick.
- Preheat your air fryer at 180C/355F for 2-3 minutes.
- Spread the apple slices on a flat surface or a plate. Sprinkle the salt on each apple slice following with the cinnamon powder. Rub the spices into the apple slices.1-2 tablespoons Cinnamon Powder, Pinch of Salt
- Place the coated apple slices into the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping the slices.
- Cook air fryer apple chips at 180C/355F for 10 minutes, flip them halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the crispy apple chips made in air fryer, serve, and enjoy.
