Name: Cinnamon-Crunch Air Fryer Apple Fries
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 4 Large apples Firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold up well during frying.; 1 cup All-purpose flour A light dusting helps the egg wash cling for a perfect coating.; 1 Large egg Provides binding and a rich flavor for the apple fries.; 2 tablespoons Milk Adds moisture to the egg mixture, enhancing the batter's texture.; 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Gives the apple fries a deliciously crispy crunch.; 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar Balances the cinnamon, enhancing the sweet profile.; 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Infuses warm, comforting flavors that complement the apples beautifully.; 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray Ensures a golden and crispy exterior without sticking.

Ingredients

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4 Large apples Firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold up well during frying.
1 cup All-purpose flour A light dusting helps the egg wash cling for a perfect coating.
1 Large egg Provides binding and a rich flavor for the apple fries.
2 tablespoons Milk Adds moisture to the egg mixture, enhancing the batter's texture.
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Gives the apple fries a deliciously crispy crunch.
2 tablespoons Granulated sugar Balances the cinnamon, enhancing the sweet profile.
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Infuses warm, comforting flavors that complement the apples beautifully.
1 spray Nonstick cooking spray Ensures a golden and crispy exterior without sticking.

Directions

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1 Peel the apples if preferred, then cut them into sticks shaped like fries. Use a paper towel to thoroughly blot away surface moisture so the coating can become crisp in the air fryer.

2 Set three bowls on your work surface. Add the flour to the first bowl. In the second bowl, whisk the egg with the milk until evenly combined. Mix the panko breadcrumbs, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon together in the third bowl.

3 Cover each apple stick completely with flour. Transfer it to the egg mixture, coat it, and pause briefly so the extra liquid can fall back into the bowl. Finish by turning the stick through the panko mixture until every side is covered.

4 Apply a light coating of nonstick cooking spray to the breaded apple sticks. Arrange them in one flat layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving overcrowded pieces for a separate batch if the basket is too small.

5 Set the air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Cook the apple fries for 7–9 minutes, shaking the basket once at the halfway point so the coating browns evenly. Remove them when the outside looks golden brown and feels crunchy.

6 Serve the apple fries warm, directly after air frying. Pair them with caramel dip, yogurt, or whipped cream as suggested for serving.

Cinnamon-Crunch Air Fryer Apple Fries

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