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Crispy Air Fryer Apple Chips Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Snack

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy apple chips made in the air fryer with a light cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for a healthy, crunchy snack with a cozy cinnamon flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large apples (about 1012 oz / 280340 g each), preferably Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) granulated sugar
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the apples. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the apples into 1/8-inch (about 3 mm) thin rounds. Remove any seeds from the slices.
  2. Place the apple slices in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over them and toss gently to coat all slices.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, granulated sugar, and optional nutmeg. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
  4. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the apples. Toss gently to coat each slice lightly but thoroughly.
  5. Place apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap for even crisping.
  6. Set the air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Cook for 15 minutes, checking and rearranging slices around the 7-minute mark.
  7. Flip apple slices using tongs or a spatula. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, checking at 10 minutes, until chips are dry to touch, crispy, and lightly browned.
  8. Remove chips and place on a wire rack to cool completely; they will crisp up further as they cool.
  9. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Slice apples uniformly about 1/8 inch thick for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation. Flip halfway through cooking for even crisping. Cool completely before storing to maintain crunch. Adjust temperature and time based on your air fryer model to avoid burning.

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