Ingredients
Apples
- 4 apples (any variety, thinly sliced 1/8 inch)
Spice and Sugar Mixture
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Slice the Apples: Thinly slice apples using a mandoline slicer or a sharp chef’s knife to about 1/8 inch thickness to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon thoroughly to create a sweet spice mixture.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure the apple slices cook evenly.
- Arrange Apple Slices: Place apple slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overlapping for best crisp results.
- Sprinkle with Sugar Mixture: Evenly sprinkle the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture over the apple slices to add sweetness and flavor.
- Air Fry the Chips: Cook the apple slices for 15 to 20 minutes at 320°F, checking every 5 minutes. Flip the slices halfway through cooking to ensure both sides become golden brown and dry to touch.
- Cool the Chips: Once cooked, carefully remove the chips and let them cool on a wire rack; this helps them crisp up further.
- Repeat and Store: Repeat the process with remaining apple slices. Store cooled apple chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best texture.
- Make sure slices are evenly sized to ensure uniform cooking.
- Keep an eye on the chips during air frying to avoid burning as sugar can caramelize quickly.
- These apple chips are best consumed within a week when stored in an airtight container.
- For a sugar-free option, omit the sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon alone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
