Air Fryer Apple Chips and Coconut Cranberry Nachos

These air fryer apple chips and coconut cranberry nachos are made with almond butter, and topped with cranberries, raisins, chopped almonds, and chia seeds. They are the perfect after school snack or healthy plant-based dessert.

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These air fryer apple chips and coconut cranberry nachos were the first recipe I made using my air fryer.

I was on the fence for awhile trying to decide if buying an air fryer would be a great investment, or just another kitchen appliance that got shoved in the back of my cupboard.

I’ve never been a big fan of fried foods, and I don’t generally use oil when I’m cooking, which was why 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. I found that it was a quick and easy appliance that could make crispy food faster and without the need for any oil at all!

After much internal debate I was too curious not to give it a try. 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!?

Apples in the Air Fryer

We always have a bowl full of apples on our kitchen counter. They make for the perfect snack for the kids and myself, but sometimes I get bored with plain apples. A light bulb when off, apple chips in the air fryer!!

After I figured out how to make apple chips in the air fryer, I thought I’d surprise the kids with apple nachos for their after school snack.

These air fryer chips and nachos were a big hit! I felt like mom of the year! A healthy after school snack full of fiber, plant-based protein, and low in sugar, yet tasty enough that the kids cleared the plate.

Why You and Your Kids Will Love These Air Fryer Apple Chips and Coconut Cranberry Nachos…

• Quick and easy apple chips using an air fryer
• Drizzled with healthy almond butter
• Sprinkled with healthy toppings
• Low sugar
• Crunchy
• Simple ingredients
• A perfect after school vegan snack recipe
• Tasty enough to be a healthy dessert
• A fun way to use up your apple bounty in the autumn
• Kid and mom approved!
• Whole food plant-based snack
• No-oil
• Naturally gluten-free
• Naturally vegan

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Air Fryer Apple Chips and Coconut Cranberry Nachos

• 1 large apple thinly sliced (I like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.)
• Cinnamon
• Almond Butter
• Raisins
• Raw Almonds
• Chia Seeds
• Whole Fat Coconut Milk
• Dried Cranberries (sugar-free)

Tools and Equipment You’ll Need to Make Air Fryer Apple Nachos

I like this Dash Air Fryer because it’s small and compact. It doesn’t take up a lot of space in my already full counter tops, and easily fits in my cupboard.

Since it is small you won’t be able to make large batches at one time. If you have a larger family or cook for a crowd I recommend the Go Wise 5.8 Qt Air Fryer.

It has 8 cooking presets that help you take the guess work out of how to air fry certain types of foods. It also includes an alarm that will go off at 5, 10, and 15 minute increments to remind you to shake the basket.

If you don’t already have a mandoline, I highly recommend getting one. It makes slicing vegetables and fruit a breeze with even cuts every time. You’ll get perfect 1/8 inch apple slices with a mandoline.

How to Make Air Fryer Apple Chips

Step 1: Wash, core and thinly slice apples 1/8 of an inch thick using a mandoline or knife. In a large bowl toss the apple slices with cinnamon.

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: Once the apple chips are dry crisp them. Turn the heat up to 325. Crisp for 6 minutes, tossing the apple chips every 2 minutes.

Step 4: Allow apple chips to cool for 5 minutes before assembling the nachos.

How to Assemble Your Air Fryer Apple Nachos – Step by Step

Step 1: While apple chips are cooling make the coconut cranberry nacho sauce. Combine coconut milk and cranberries in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Step 2: Spread apple chips evenly on a plate. Drizzle almond butter over top. Drizzle coconut cranberry nacho sauce over top.

Step 3: Sprinkle with chopped almonds, raisins, cranberries, and chia seeds. Serve immediately for the crispiest results.

Are air fryer apple nachos healthy?

These air fryer apple chips don’t use any added oil. They’re simply apples and cinnamon. Low in calorie and high in fiber, apples are the perfect snack to satisfy your hunger between meals. These apple chips are a delicious new way to enjoy a healthy snack.

Making these apple chips into nachos uses low sugar toppings, and plant-protein foods such as almonds and chia seeds. These ingredients also include healthy monounsaturated fats and the chia seeds have omega-3 fatty acids, all nutrients your body needs.

Check out these other healthy snacks and apple recipes!

• Traditional Guacamole
• Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
• 43 Healthy Vegan Snacks for Kids
• How to Make Sugar Free Applesauce
• Vegan Baked Oatmeal with Apples

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