Air Fryer Apple Fries
Air Fryer Apple Fries are coated in crispy cinnamon panko and cooked until golden.They make a quick, healthier dessert in under 20 minutes.Serve warm with caramel, yogurt, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 2 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Peel the apples if desired, then cut them into fry-shaped sticks. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place the flour into one shallow bowl.
- In a second bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Coat each apple stick in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then roll in the cinnamon panko mixture until fully coated.
- Lightly spray each coated apple fry with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the Air Fryer Apple Fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
- Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 7–9 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking.
- Serve immediately while warm with caramel dip, vanilla yogurt, whipped cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Serve warm for the crispiest texture.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream for a special dessert.
- Gluten-free panko and flour work well for a gluten-free version.
- Brown sugar can replace granulated sugar for a deeper caramel flavor.