Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Apple Fries
These cinnamon sugar air fryer apple fries are a quick, easy, and irresistible snack with a crispy coating and warm cinnamon-sugar flavor. Perfect for any occasion, they deliver all the comfort of a fair treat with less fuss and healthier ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3 medium firm apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji, about 1.3 lbs/600g)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g, or gluten-free flour as needed)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (16g)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (4g), divided
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (38g, or coconut sugar/maple sugar as substitute), divided
- Pinch of salt (about 1g)
- Neutral oil spray (such as canola or avocado oil)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples. Cut into wedges, then slice each wedge into fry-shaped sticks about 1/2-inch thick. Toss with lemon juice if desired.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir to blend.
- Add apple sticks to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Shake off excess flour mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
- Lightly spray air fryer basket with oil. Arrange coated apple fries in a single layer (do not overcrowd).
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and slightly crisp at the edges.
- Transfer hot fries to a bowl and immediately sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve warm for maximum crunch. If making ahead, keep warm in a low oven (200°F/95°C) until serving.
Notes
For best results, use firm, crisp apples and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Toss fries with cinnamon sugar while hot for best coating. To make gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour. For extra crunch, add a tablespoon of panko to the dry coating. Serve immediately for maximum crispiness; leftovers can be re-crisped in the air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/3 of the batch (1 medium apple per serving)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
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