Air Fryer Apple Chips Cinnamon (Printable)

Sweet apple slices with cinnamon sugar, air fried to crispy perfection for a healthy, easy snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 2 large apples, crisp variety such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced

→ Cinnamon Sugar

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional

04 - Olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray for extra crispness

# How-To Steps:

01 - Wash, core, and thinly slice the apples to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. No need to peel.
02 - In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil spray if desired for enhanced crispness.
04 - Arrange apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
05 - Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the apple slices.
06 - Air fry at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes until edges begin to crisp.
07 - Flip the slices and air fry for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Check frequently to prevent burning.
08 - Transfer chips to a wire rack to cool completely; chips will crisp further as they cool.
09 - Repeat steps 4 through 7 with remaining apple slices.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes with minimal hands-on time
  • Uses only 3 main ingredients you probably already have
  • Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian
  • Healthier alternative to fried or store-bought chips
  • Customizable sweetness and perfect for meal prep
  • No special equipment needed beyond your air fryer
02 -
  • Slice apples as uniformly as possible for even cooking—a mandoline is ideal
  • Don't skip the cooling step on a wire rack; chips crisp up significantly as they cool
  • Work in batches rather than overcrowding to ensure proper air circulation
  • Check chips frequently in the last few minutes to prevent burning
  • Store completely cooled chips in an airtight container to keep them crispy
  • Experiment with apple varieties to find your favorite flavor profile
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