Air Fryer Apple Fries

Making air fryer apple fries is fun and easy, and they make a delicious snack! The type of apple makes a difference, but we’ll tell you how!

Why this recipe works

Apples are available all year long, so there’s no need to limit air fryer apple fries to the fall season! Experimenting with the air fryer is a lot of fun. Turning recipes that are usually deep-fried into healthier alternatives is what air frying is all about. These apple fries come out crisp and crunchy, plus they are really simple to make.

RELATED: you might also like this recipe – Air Fryer Apple Chips

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitute Suggestions

APPLES – We recommend using Braeburn, Honey Crisp, or Granny Smith apples for the best texture. In a pinch, you can use any type of apple.

How to Make Air Fryer Apple Fries

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Peel skins from the apples and cut into 1/2 inch wedges. Note that those fun apple slicers will make them too thick. You can use one, then cut each wedge in half lengthwise.
2. In a bowl, whisk flour and apple pie spice.
3. Pour the flour mixture into a gallon sized plastic zipper bag, followed by the apple slices. Zip closed with air, and shake vigorously.
4. Place a wire rack over the top of a baking sheet. Dump the apples onto the rack allowing the extra flour mixture to fall through and collect on the baking sheet.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla together. Coat the apples in the egg mixture.
6. To the extra flour mixture leftover on the baking sheet, dredge the egg dipped apple slices in the flour mixture again.
7. Lay prepared apple slices in the air fryer basket without overlapping the slices and spray with canola oil. Air fry for 12 minutes at 325F, flipping half way through and spraying the other side with canola oil.
8. In another medium bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon with a whisk. Sprinkle over warm apple slices.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Air fryer apple fries are best enjoyed when they are first made. However, you can reheat them in the air fryer for about half the cook time.

Let’s be clear, while air frying is better for you than deep frying, these apple fries are still coated in flour and other ingredients. Obviously, fresh cut apples with no added sugar or other ingredients are far superior in nutrition, these air fryer apple fries are a fun alternative to enjoy on occasion!

Serving Suggestions

Air fryer apple fries are delicious dipped in caramel sauce, or our favorite peanut butter apple dip. They’d even be awesome with our cream cheese fruit dip!

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Donuts
• Air Fryer French Toast Bites
• Air Fryer Pretzel Bites
• Air Fryer Bagels
• Air Fryer Baked Apples
• Air Fryer Apple Fritters

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