Are you looking for something quick and healthy to munch on during your free time or snack time? Why not try this homemade apple chips recipe that you can quickly do in an air fryer?
This recipe is a nutritious snack that makes a great alternative to potato chips that both adults and kids will love! And what’s good is that you will not need to wait for your extra apple at home to rot anymore.
You can also try this air fryer kale chips recipe for a different variation.
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How to make apple chips in the air fryer
Apple chips are a healthy snack that both adults and kids will love and benefit from. Now, I know that to make chips, you will have to fry the apple slices which means you will have to deep fry them in oil which is not healthy at all, right?
This is where your handy air fryer comes in! Through an air fryer, you can easily make crispy apple chips without needing tons of oil (you will just need a light spray or dab), and you are good to go! A plus here is that cook time is way quicker than using an oven or deep-frying.
Plus, it is a low-calorie snack – perfect for those who are on a strict low-calorie diet!
Here’s how you can air fry your healthy and delicious apples into tasty and crispy cinnamon apple chips:
Ingredients:
- Large sweet apples
- Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Sugar if preferred
Instructions:
First off, make sure you thoroughly wash your apples. Most apples are usually either covered in pesticides or have this waxy coating.
Cut your apples. You can either use a sharp knife or mandolin to cut into thin apple slices. Preferably round slices that are ⅛ inch thick.
It is up to you if you want to keep the apple seeds.
Preheat your air fryer and set the temperature to 390 degrees F.
Put your apple slices in a medium bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and/or sugar, then mix. You can also directly rub the cinnamon into the apple slices.
Arrange the slices into a single layer in your air fryer basket. Make sure the apple slices are in a single layer and not overlapping each other so that they can cook evenly.
Cook the apple chips for about 5 to 8 minutes. Make sure to flip the apple slices throughout the cooking time to prevent burning.
Check if the apple slices are crispy enough to your liking.
Remove from the air fryer and let the apple chips cool to make them achieve a more crispy texture. Add another batch of apple crisps/chips if needed.
Serve.
What are the best apples for apple chips?
There are thousands and thousands of apple varieties all around the world. When you make this recipe, you can just choose any type of apple that you can easily buy or is accessible to you – no need to pick the most expensive one or anything.
However, there are certain apple varieties that are sweeter than others which you may want to take into consideration such as:
- Fuji
- Gala
- Honeycrisp
- Gravenstein
- And more.
But if you want to use the freshest apples for this healthy and delicious snack recipe, I recommend going to your nearest farmer’s market instead of the supermarket or grocery store. When looking for fresh apples, choose the ones that are free of blemishes or bruises. Make sure they are firm and not squishy.
Apple chips pairings
Since apple chips are basically like potato chips (but healthier and more delicious!), you can eat these crunchy apple chips by themselves. But if you want to add them to other snacks or side dishes for more flavor, here are some foods that you can pair these crisp apple chips with:
- Trail mix
- Oatmeal
- Salad
- Yogurt
- Your favorite dips (cream cheese, etc.)
- Guacamole
- Granola
- and more!
More tips for the best homemade apple chips air fryer recipe
Cooking your apple chips is pretty easy and straightforward as you can see in the previous recipe instructions. However, if you want to make these chips even more delicious and crispier, then I have here more tips for you on how you can do this easy air fryer cinnamon apple chips recipe:
- Peeling or not peeling the skin of the apple is completely up to you – both are acceptable and safe to do when you make these apple chips.
- The final color of the apple chips is usually based on the type of apple you use. If it is crispier, the color will be lighter. If it is sweeter, the color will be darker.
- If you notice that your apples are really moist, you may need to add a little bit of extra cooking time.
- To make the slicing process very easy, I recommend using a mandoline slicer.
- Apple chips will crisp more once they cool. If your apple slices do feel not as crisp once you take them out of the air fryer, do not worry, and just lay them out to cool. Make sure they are golden brown though.
How to store your air fryer apple chips
You can easily keep your apple chips fresh and consumable in the next few days as long as you keep them stored in an airtight container. You should be able to store and consume them for about 5 to 6 days.
Before storing them, make sure your apple chips cool completely. Otherwise, if they are still warm, they will become less crispy when you store them in an airtight container because of the condensation inside.
It is also good to note that the longer you store your apple chips, they will eventually lose their crispiness. They will still be as tasty though.
Are apple chips healthy?
This apple chip recipe can easily become a family favorite. However, are they healthy? The quick answer to that is yes – as long as you do not use a lot of oil in the process. Hence, why I recommend doing this recipe in an air fryer.
Just like your regular red delicious apples, these dried and crispy apple chips are rich in various vitamins and nutrients such as vitamins A and C to help keep your bones and skin healthy, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
Homemade Air Fryer Apple Chips
These delicious and healthy apple chips can be made easily in the air fryer with just a few ingredients and cooking time! Learn how to make this healthy snack at home.
Ingredients
- Large sweet apples
- Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Sugar if preferred
Instructions
- Wash your apples thoroughly.
- Cut your apples. You can either use a sharp knife or mandolin to cut into thin apple slices. Preferably round slices that are ⅛ inch thick.
- Preheat your air fryer and set the temperature to 390 degrees F.
- Put your apple slices in a medium bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon, salt, and/or sugar, then mix.
- Arrange the slices into a single layer in your air fryer basket.
- Cook the apple chips for about 5 to 8 minutes. Make sure to flip the apple slices throughout the cooking time to prevent burning.
- Check if the apple slices are crispy enough to your liking.
- Remove from the air fryer and let it cool to make it achieve a more crispy texture.
- Serve.
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