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Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries served with caramel cream dip on a plate

Air Fryer Apple Fries

A delightful twist on a classic treat, Air Fryer Apple Fries are warm, crispy apple sticks coated in cinnamon sugar, served with a creamy dipping sauce for a fun and snacky experience.
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Apple Fries

  • 2-3 apples 2 to 3 apples Best options include Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, or Fuji.
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 large 2 eggs Can substitute with milk, melted butter, or yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko Use for extra crunch.
  • 2-3 tablespoons 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons 1 to 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Pinch of salt
  • as needed spray Cooking spray

For the Yum O Dipping Sauce

  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayo Choose based on preference.
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1-2 tablespoons 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter or cookie butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch Pinch of cinnamon
  • as needed teaspoon Tiny pinch of salt
  • as needed milk Milk (for thinning) Add a teaspoon at a time until desired consistency.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Wash and dry the apples.
  • Slice off the sides around the core to create thick apple slabs.
  • Lay each slab flat and slice into sticks resembling fries.
  • Toss the sticks with a little lemon juice if preparing ahead to prevent browning.

Coating

  • Set up three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with breadcrumbs mixed with cinnamon sugar.
  • Dip each apple stick in the flour, followed by the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Place the coated sticks on a plate until you finish the batch.

Cooking

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
  • Air fry the apple sticks for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying lightly with cooking spray.
  • Check for crispness and adjust cooking time if necessary.

Serving

  • Serve the apple fries immediately while warm with the Yum O dipping sauce.

Notes

For the best results, do not crowd the air fryer basket, and pat dry the apple sticks before coating. Serve with various dips for extra fun!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
Calories: 150kcal
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Apple Fries, Dessert Recipe, Easy Recipe, healthy snack