Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries (Print-Friendly Version)

Crispy apple slices coated in cinnamon-sugar, air fried for a healthier alternative to traditional treats.

# Ingredients List:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large Honeycrisp apples

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 190 grams all-purpose flour
03 - 4 tablespoons apple pie spice
04 - 5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
05 - 50 grams light brown sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Cooking Spray and Garnish

08 - Olive oil nonstick spray
09 - Caramel sauce or powdered sugar glaze (optional)

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Peel the apples, cut each into halves, then slice into 1.25 cm wedges.
02 - Combine flour, apple pie spice, and 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon in a medium bowl.
03 - Transfer the dry mixture to a large lidded container, add apple wedges, secure lid, and shake vigorously to coat evenly.
04 - Use a slotted spoon to take out the apples and gently shake off excess flour mixture. Arrange on a plate.
05 - Whisk eggs and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until smooth.
06 - Submerge apple wedges fully in the egg mixture, coating evenly.
07 - Return egg-coated apples to remaining dry flour mixture in container, then shake thoroughly to apply a second coat.
08 - Combine brown sugar and reserved 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
09 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil nonstick spray. Arrange coated apples in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
10 - Spray tops of apples generously with olive oil spray and sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Air fry at 175°C for 6 minutes.
11 - Flip the apple fries, spray with olive oil again, sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar, and air fry for another 6 minutes at 175°C.
12 - Serve immediately, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or powdered sugar glaze.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Adjust cinnamon sugar to taste and serve immediately to maintain crispiness. Ensure apples are spread in a single layer for even cooking.

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