Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fries
Warm apple wedges in a cinnamon-sugar crust, like a fair snack.
Before You Start
All the flavour of apple pie in a quick air fryer snack. A light cornflour and cinnamon-sugar coat crisps around soft, warm apple wedges. Use a firm apple that holds its shape, and serve them hot with a caramel or yogurt dip while the edges are still crunchy.
Instructions
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Cut the apples into thick wedges and pat them dry. Toss with the melted butter.
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Mix the cornflour, sugar and cinnamon, then toss the apple wedges through until lightly coated.
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Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F. Lay the wedges in a single layer, not touching.
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Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until softened and caramelised at the edges.
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Serve hot with a caramel sauce, yogurt or a scoop of ice cream for dipping.
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♨️ Air fryer notes
- Cook at 180°C / 350°F and preheat for 2 to 3 minutes for the crispiest result.
- Keep everything in a single layer with space around each piece. Overcrowding steams food instead of crisping it, so cook in batches if your basket is small.
- Shake or turn halfway, and check a few minutes early, since air fryers cook faster than ovens and every model runs slightly differently.
💡 Cook's tips
- Use a firm apple like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Braeburn, so the wedges hold their shape.
- Don't crowd the basket. Space lets the edges crisp instead of steaming soft.
🔀 Make it your own
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the coating.
- Drizzle with warm biscoff or caramel and a little flaky salt to serve.
📦 Storing & reheating
Best hot and fresh. They go soft as they cool, so eat them straight away.
❓ Frequently asked
What temperature for air fryer apples?
180°C / 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, gives soft apples with caramelised, lightly crisp edges.
Which apples work best?
Firm, tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Braeburn hold their shape. Soft apples turn to mush.
Adapting your own recipe? Use the oven to air fryer converter for temp and time, or the recipe scaler to halve or double this.
