Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips have totally rescued me from that annoying midday snack rut. Seriously, if you’re anything like me, you crave something crunchy (but not junky) by like three o’clock. Healthy stuff gets boring, and I can’t eat carrot sticks forever. Enter air fryers—my not-so-secret kitchen MVP. And trust me, making these apple chips is way more fun than waiting for the oven. If you’re all into easy sweet snacks with a touch of fall flavor, you’ll probably enjoy these just as much as I do. Oh—and if you’re into creative recipes, check out these delicious [apple ring pancakes] for another fruity treat.
How to make apple chips in the air fryer?
Making apple chips in the air fryer feels like cheating because it’s just so… simple. I usually start with two or three apples. Thin slicing is important here—unless you really like chewy chips (I don’t). Grab a sharp knife or mandoline (but be careful, those things bite back). Toss your slices into a bowl, add a splash of lemon juice if you want them to stay pretty, then sprinkle on some cinnamon. Not kidding, the smell already makes it totally worth it.
Lay the apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer. Don’t stack—trust me, they stick and nobody likes a clump of chips. Set the temperature to about 300 degrees Fahrenheit and let them cook for 12-15 minutes. I flip mine halfway, but sometimes I just shake the basket like a goof. Check after 10 minutes; some get brown quicker. Pull out the crispy ones so nothing gets burned.
Strangely, they aren’t super crunchy right away when you pull them out. Let them cool a couple minutes on a rack or plate. That’s when the magic happens and they crisp up like you’d expect. If you eat them warm, honestly, no one will judge you (I do this almost every time).
“Never thought I’d actually enjoy apples as a snack until I tried making these—now I can’t stop. Truly, they’re addictive!” – Jackson, fellow apple snacker
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
Variations of this recipe
Some days I get a wild hair and tweak my Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips just to mix it up. I’ve sprinkled a little nutmeg or ginger with the cinnamon (spicy apple is a whole mood). Brown sugar or maple sugar—okay, not “health food” anymore but worth it for a treat. Still easy.
Honey drizzle? Yup—I’ve done that mid-cooking. Sticky, but who cares. If I’m feeling healthy, I’ve even swapped out cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice. Not traditional, but my kitchen, my rules.
Even tried using pears once. Not quite the same, but not bad. Bottom line—don’t let anyone tell you what spice blend to use. Switch it up until you find your favorite. Your air fryer will forgive you for these experiments.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
What type of apples to use
Honestly, almost any apple works for Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips, but I do get picky sometimes. I’m a honeycrisp fan all the way—crunchy, sweet, never grainy. Fuji and gala apples are great too. They hold up and taste sweet enough that you don’t need extra sugar most days. Granny smith is tart and tangy if you’re into that. They crisp up real nice, but you might want more cinnamon just to balance the punch.
Avoid red delicious—trust me, they just get mushy. Golden delicious can work, but are softer, so slice them thinner. For me, mixing types is fun, gives a mix of flavors in one batch.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
Customization ideas
If you want to make these Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips your own, the sky’s pretty much the limit. Here’s some ways you can go wild:
- Dip them quick in a cinnamon-sugar mix before air frying for a sweeter chip.
- Drizzle with a little melted dark chocolate after cooling—seriously, just try it once.
- Shake with chili powder for a weirdly addictive sweet-spicy snack.
- Serve with vanilla Greek yogurt or peanut butter for an easy snack plate.
*If you want a full-on Air Fryer snack night, my favorite is adding [air fryer coconut chicken] or beef jerky to the spread. Trust me, everyone’s impressed. *
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
Recipe tips
There are a few things I wish someone told me before I went apple chip-crazy in my kitchen. First, slice evenly. Uneven slices equal burnt or chewy chips (not in a fun way). Second, don’t overload the air fryer or you’ll end up with sad steamy apple slices.
If you like extra crispy chips, let them stay a minute longer, but really watch closely near the end, since they go from just-right to charred fast. If after cooling, they’re still a bit soft, just pop them back in the air fryer for a couple more minutes—problem solved.
Also, keep apple chips in an airtight container or, let’s be honest, just eat them all in one sitting. Sometimes I plan to save some for tomorrow, but that’s just not reality at my house.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
If you want to explore even more homemade apple snacks (because let’s be real, apples are so underrated), check out other ideas like apple pie or even fritter bread—the options are as endless as your cravings.
Wrapping this up, making Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips is my top move when I’m feeling the urge for a sweet snack but still want something homemade. They’re quick, smell amazing, and you get to control what goes in them. I’ll say it again: air fryers make life about a million times easier for healthy snackers and curious cooks.
For next-level apple inspiration, you ought to visit these flavorful ideas on [The Chunky Chef], where Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips get even more TLC (hard to believe, I know). And if you’re craving more homemade fun, these [apple pie recipe] or [apple ring pancakes] might just round out your snack obsession deliciously. Happy snacking!
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Crispy and addictive air fryer apple chips dusted with cinnamon, perfect for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 2–3 apples (preferably Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala)
- 1 splash of lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Thinly slice the apples using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Toss the apple slices in a bowl with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the apple slices and mix well.
- Lay the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 300°F (150°C) and cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through.
- Check for doneness after 10 minutes and remove any crispy ones to avoid burning.
- Let the chips cool for a few minutes to crisp up before serving.
Notes
For variation, try adding nutmeg or ginger with the cinnamon, or drizzle with honey mid-cooking. Mix different apple varieties for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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