Air Fryer Apple Chips
Thin apple slices dusted with cinnamon and cooked in the air fryer until dry and crisp. Four servings in 25 minutes.
Air Fryer Apple Chips: Step by Step
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Toss the apple slices with the lemon juice, then pat very dry. Mix the cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over the slices.
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Heat the air fryer to 150°C / 300°F. Lay the slices in a single layer, in batches if needed.
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Cook for 15 minutes, turning once, until dry and lightly golden at the edges.
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Lift onto a rack and cool for 5 minutes, when they will crisp.
What Can Go Wrong
- Slice very thin and evenly for the best crunch.
- Do not overlap the slices.
- Check at 10 minutes if your machine runs hot.
- Store in an airtight tin once fully cold.
The Short Version
Thin is the whole secret. Apple slices cut to about 2 mm dry out and crisp; thicker ones stay chewy and leathery in the middle. A mandoline does it quickly and evenly, and a sharp knife and patience will do.
Leave the skin on for colour and fibre. Remove the core with a corer first so the slices are rings, and drop them in water with a squeeze of lemon if they will wait, to stop browning. Pat them dry before they go in.
Cook at 150°C, a low temperature, for 15 minutes, turning once. Low heat dries the slices rather than browning them. If your machine runs hot, check at 10 minutes, since the edges colour fast.
They crisp as they cool, so do not judge them straight out of the basket. Let them stand for 5 minutes on a rack. Any firm, crisp apple works, and a mix of sweet and tart gives the most interesting flavour, while a pinch of salt in the cinnamon sugar sharpens it a little.
What to Serve It With
Yogurt · Porridge · Cheese · Lunchboxes
Storing Leftovers
Keep in an airtight tin for up to 3 days; they soften if left uncovered.
Common Questions
How long does Air Fryer Apple Chips take to make?
About 25 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Air Fryer Apple Chips?
Slice very thin and evenly for the best crunch. Do not overlap the slices. Check at 10 minutes if your machine runs hot. Store in an airtight tin once fully cold.
What should I serve with Air Fryer Apple Chips?
Yogurt; Porridge; Cheese; Lunchboxes.
Is Air Fryer Apple Chips suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and low-carb. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Air Fryer Apple Chips?
About 80 kcal per serving, with 0 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Air Fryer Apple Chips Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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