These air fryer apple chips are crisp and easy to make! They are the perfect after-school snack or healthy plant-based dessert.
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These air fryer apple chips were the first recipe I made using my air fryer. I wasn’t sure if I needed or would use an air fryer.
When I did a little research, I realized that an air fryer had more uses than making frozen french fries. It is a quick and easy appliance that can make crispy food faster without needing oil!
After much internal debate, I was too curious not to try it. I bought this Dash Compact Air Fryer. It wasn’t too much of a cost commitment, and I had a gift card! So, why not!?
We always have a bowl full of apples on our kitchen counter. They make the perfect snack for the kids and me, but sometimes I get bored with plain apples. What better way to enjoy a healthy snack than to make apple chips in the air fryer?
This is a healthy and nutritious snack full of fiber, low in sugar, yet tasty enough that the entire family will devour them!
💗 Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Apple Chips
- Quick Snack
- Easy to Make
- Great Snack
- Low Sugar
- Use Any Apple
- Crunchy
- Simple ingredients are available at any grocery store!
- A fun way to use up your apple bounty in the autumn!
- Kid and mom-approved!
- Whole food plant-based snack
- No-oil
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
🥣 Ingredients and Notes
Granny Smith Apples: Slice thin.
Ground Cinnamon and a Salt: The cinnamon gives the apple chips a warm autumn flavor while the salt helps to balance the sweetness. You could also use apple pie spice.
Maple Syrup: For a hint of sweetness.
🍽 Tools and Equipment
Air Fryer: Any air fryer you have will do. I used my small compact Dash air fryer for this recipe, but if I wanted to make a larger batch I would use my Ninja Foodi.
Mandoline: I highly recommend getting a mandoline. It makes slicing vegetables and fruits a breeze, with even cuts every time. You’ll get perfect ⅛-inch apple slices with a mandoline.
📋 How to Make Air Fryer Apple Chips
- Wash, core, and thinly slice apples ⅛ inch thick using a mandoline or sharp knife. Sprinkle the apple slices with cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and toss evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 300 F. Place the thin slices of apples in the air fryer in a single layer. Dry the apples by cooking them in the air fryer at 300 F for 20 minutes. Toss and flip the apples every 5 minutes making sure the apples cook evenly and the ones in the middle are tossed to the side. Apples will begin to shrivel. If the apples aren’t yet dry after 20 minutes, cook in the air fryer basket in 5-minute increments until all moisture is removed. If the apples are burning, lower the temperature to 275 F.
- Turn the air fryer oven up to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Crisp the apples for 6 minutes to get crispy chips. Toss the slices every 2 minutes.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
These crispy apple chips are made using thinly sliced apple rounds. They are crunchy and naturally sweet, with a touch of cinnamon. They are a healthy alternative to regular potato chips but are high in calories and fat. Apple chips are all-natural and full of vitamins and nutrients.
These easy air fryer apple chips don’t use any added oil. They’re simply apples and cinnamon. Low in calories and high in fiber, apples are the perfect snack to satisfy your hunger between meals. This tasty snack is a delicious new way to enjoy apples. This snack is a great way to get your fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, manganese, copper, and vitamins A, E, B1, B2, and B6.
There are tons of varieties of apples to choose from. Use your favorite apples. While I recommend using a light, crisp apple for the most crispy and crunchy result, you can use virtually any apple you choose. You may need to increase the cooking time to achieve your desired crispiness. I recommend Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, Empire, Cortland, red delicious apples, and Pink Lady apples.
No added sugar is needed. Apples are naturally sweet and create the perfect snack when dusted with cinnamon.
These apple chips are nutrient-dense snacks for those following a low-calorie diet, such as Weight Watchers.
You can core the apples if you like, but it is unnecessary. Just be sure to remove all of the seeds.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- The type of apple you choose will determine the result of your chips. You will have a softer chip if you choose an apple with bright white flesh. Use a crisp apple such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Take your time to dry out the apples on low heat. The low heat dries the apples out, and the high heat makes them crisp.
- Do not overlap the apple slices.
- Alternatively, use a dehydrator to dry the apples first before crisping them.
- Be sure to toss and move the apple slices around during the cooking process so that they cook and bake evenly.
- Use a mandolin to slice the apples very thin and evenly. Aim for ⅛ of an inch thick for each slice.
- The best way to wash apples is to soak them in water and vinegar to remove the wax and pesticide.
- Use organic apples if possible. Apples are one of the most highly sprayed produce items and contain a lot of pesticides.
- Use aluminum foil in the air fryer to help with easy clean-up.
🍽 How to Serve Air Fryer Apple Chips
Maple Syrup: Serve with a side of maple of syrup for dipping for an extra sweet treat!
Make Apple Nachos: Place the crunchy chips on a serving tray, drizzle with almond butter, and top with raisins and dried cranberries.
Top with Ice Cream: Stack the apple chips on top of one another and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce: Serve with a side of peanut butter for dipping for a high-protein snack!
🫙 How to Store and Keep
Allow the chips to cool completely before storing them at room temperature. If they are not entirely cooled, then they will lose their crispness. You can place them in an airtight plastic bag, but if you do that, keep them out of the way on the countertop so they don’t get crushed and broken. As an alternative, you can store them in an airtight container. They will keep on the countertop for 5-7 days.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Apple Chips
Ingredients
Apple Chips
- 6 Granny Smith Apple
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice apples ⅛ of an inch thick using a mandoline. In a large bowl toss the apple slices with cinnamon.
- Preheat air fryer at 300 F. Dry the apples out by cooking them in the air fryer at 300 F for 20 minutes. Toss and flip the apples every 5 minutes making sure the apples cook evenly and the ones in the middle are tossed to the side. Apples will begin to shrivel. If the apples aren't yet dry after 20 minutes cook in 5 minute increments until all moisture is removed. If apples seem to be burning lower the temperature to 275.
- Once the apple chips are dry crisp the chips. Turn the heat up to 325. Crisp for 6 minutes, tossing the apple chips at 2 minute increments.
- Allow apple chips to cool completely before storing.
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Notes
- Will keep for 5-7 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
- For the best results, use a crisp apple such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Take your time to dry out the apples on low heat. Low heat dries the apple out, and the high heat makes them crisp. If they aren’t dry after 20 minutes, add 5 minutes until they are completely dried out.
- Be sure to toss and move the apple around during the cooking process so that they bake evenly.
- Use a mandolin to slice the apples very thin and evenly. Aim for ⅛ of an inch thick for each slice.
Traci
What a fun, easy, and delicious snack! I’m loving all the good for you ingredients in this recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Vicky
I use my air fryer for almost everything but would never have thought to try apple chips. They can make a great healthy snack on their own or when dressed up like these yummy nachos.
Emmeline
That’s such a fun recipe!! I really need to get an airfryer, but meanwhile I will bake my apple chips slowly in the oven. Love the idea!
Dannii
We love making apple nachos. They are great for kids too.
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites
What a fun recipe! I love the idea of dessert nachos and I’m pretty sure my kids will too! Definitely going to try this!