Crispy Air Fryer Apple Fries 7 Irresistible Treats
Golden, cinnamon-sugar apple fries with a shatter-crisp coating and tender centers—made fast in the air fryer with simple pantry ingredients.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Apple Peeler
- Mixing bowls
- Large Lidded Container
- Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
Apples
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
Coating
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp apple pie spice
- 4 tbsp ground cinnamon reserve 1 tbsp for sugar topping
Egg Wash
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon combine with brown sugar
To Cook
- olive oil nonstick spray for basket and tops of fries
Instructions
- Peel apples and cut into halves, then into 1/2-inch wedges; uniform size ensures even cooking.
- Whisk flour, apple pie spice, and 3 tbsp of the cinnamon in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
- Transfer the dry mix to a large container with a tight lid. Add apple wedges, seal, and shake vigorously to coat every surface.
- Lift apples out with a slotted spoon, shaking off excess. Keep the remaining flour mixture in the container for a second coat.
- In a clean bowl, whisk eggs with vanilla until smooth to make an egg wash that helps the crust adhere.
- Dip a few apple wedges at a time into the egg wash, return to the container with the flour mixture, reseal, and shake to apply a second coating for extra crunch.
- Stir brown sugar with the reserved 1 tbsp cinnamon to make the cinnamon-sugar topping; set aside.
- Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil nonstick spray. Arrange coated apples in a single layer, leaving space for air circulation; cook in batches if needed.
- Spray tops of apples, sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar over them, and air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6 minutes until lightly golden.
- Flip apples, spray again, sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar, and air fry 6 minutes more until crisp outside and tender inside.
- Serve warm with caramel sauce or a simple powdered sugar glaze.
Notes
Olive oil nonstick spray helps prevent residue buildup compared with propellant sprays. Do not overcrowd the basket—space creates crispness. Cooking times vary by air fryer model; add 1–2 minutes if needed. Honeycrisp gives balance and crunch, while Granny Smith adds a tangy bite; avoid Red Delicious.