Crispy Apple Sticks Sauce (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Apple Fries

01 - 2 big apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
02 - 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
03 - 1/4 cup white sugar
04 - 1/2 cup plain flour
05 - A little pinch of salt
06 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
07 - Oil or cooking spray

→ Caramel Cream Dip

08 - 1/2 cup cream cheese left at room temperature
09 - 1/4 cup icing sugar
10 - 1/2 cup ready-made caramel sauce
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla flavor

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat.
02 - Slice the peeled apples into thin fry-like pieces, around 1/4 inch wide.
03 - Add the sliced apples in a bowl and mix them with lemon juice so they don’t turn brown.
04 - Combine salt, sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a different bowl.
05 - Drop a few apple slices into your flour mix and toss gently so they’re covered well.
06 - Shake off any leftover flour, then set the coated apples on a plate.
07 - Spray the fryer tray lightly with oil or cooking spray so nothing sticks.
08 - Lay out the apple slices in one even layer inside the air fryer tray. Fry them for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until they’re golden and crisp. Watch closely if the slices get cooked faster based on thickness.
09 - Blend the caramel sauce, vanilla, cream cheese, and powdered sugar in a bowl till it’s smooth and creamy.
10 - Once cooked, move the fries to a plate and serve them warm with the caramel dip on the side.