Crispy Air Fryer Apple Chips with Cinnamon (Printable)

Thinly sliced apples air-fried to golden perfection with warm cinnamon for a naturally sweet, healthy snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 medium apples, any variety such as Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or maple sugar, optional for additional sweetness

→ Other Ingredients

04 - Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil for light coating, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Wash the apples thoroughly and remove the cores. Using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife, slice the apples crosswise into thin rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick for uniform cooking.
02 - Pat the apple slices dry with paper towels to eliminate surface moisture, which helps achieve maximum crispiness during the air frying process.
03 - Place the apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring no overlap. Cook in batches if necessary to maintain proper air circulation for even crisping.
04 - Lightly spray or brush the apple slices with oil if desired, though this step is optional and can be omitted for an oil-free version.
05 - Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over all the apple slices. Add the optional coconut sugar or maple sugar at this stage if you prefer extra sweetness.
06 - Air fry at 325°F for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping all slices halfway through after 7 minutes. Watch closely during the final minutes to prevent over-browning or burning.
07 - Transfer the golden apple chips to a wire rack immediately after cooking. Allow them to cool completely, as they will continue to crisp up during the cooling process.
08 - Once completely cooled, store the apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If chips lose their crunch, re-crisp in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They satisfy that craving for something crispy and sweet without any of the guilt
  • The air fryer makes them perfectly crunchy in just 15 minutes, way faster than the oven
  • You can customize them with different apple varieties and spices to match whatever mood you're in
02 -
  • Working in batches is worth the extra time because overlapping slices means soggy spots and uneven cooking
  • The chips might still feel slightly soft when you first take them out, but they firm up as they cool
  • Thinner slices yield crunchier chips, but don't go paper thin or they'll burn too fast
03 -
  • A mandoline slicer is worth the investment for perfectly even thickness, which means more consistent results
  • Set a timer when you flip them because those final minutes can make or break the batch

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