Time: 15–20 minutes
Serves: 2–3
These Mediterranean Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries are a quick, healthy, and naturally sweet snack or dessert. Thinly sliced apples are tossed in cinnamon and sugar, lightly coated with coconut oil, and air-fried until golden and crisp on the edges. They’re perfect on their own or paired with a dipping sauce like caramel, chocolate, or yogurt for extra indulgence. This recipe is simple, fast, and gives you that satisfying crunch without deep frying.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 large apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji work well), cored and sliced into thin fries
1 tablespoon coconut oil,
Optional dipping sauces: caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or yogurt
Instructions
Prepare the apples:
In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Mix the coating:
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss to coat evenly.
Add the coconut oil:
Drizzle the melted coconut oil over the apples and toss gently to ensure all slices are lightly coated.
Preheat the air fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Air fry the apple fries:
Arrange the apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer and the thickness of the slices.
Serve:
Remove the apple fries from the air fryer, let them cool for a minute or two, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce if desired.
Tips & Variations
Choosing the Apples
Use firm, sweet-tart varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji for crisp, flavorful fries. Avoid softer apples like McIntosh as they can become mushy when cooked.
Keep the slices uniform in size for even cooking.
enjoy 😋