Air Fryer Apple Chips

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 large apples, crisp variety such as Fuji or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced

02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

04 - Olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray for extra crispness

01 - Wash apples thoroughly, core them, and thinly slice to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Peeling is not necessary.

02 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl and whisk together until evenly distributed.

03 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with oil spray if using for enhanced crispness.

04 - Place apple slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding.

05 - Distribute cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over all apple slices.

06 - Set air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until apples begin to soften.

07 - Flip apple slices and air fry for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crispy. Monitor frequently to prevent burning.

08 - Transfer chips to a wire rack to cool completely. They will become crispier as they cool.

09 - Repeat steps 4 through 8 with any remaining apple slices.

01 -

They're genuinely crispy—not chewy or limp like baked apple chips tend to be.
No oil needed unless you want extra crunch, so you can feel good about what you're eating.
The whole thing takes less time than it takes to feel properly hungry.

02 -

Don't walk away during those last few minutes—air fryers vary wildly, and your machine might be more aggressive than mine, so checking frequently keeps you from discovering burnt chips by smell alone.
The cooling step is non-negotiable; they need that time out of the heat to actually crisp up completely.

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Thinner slices crisp faster and taste more intensely of apple and cinnamon—resist the urge to go thick.
Keep your apples cold before slicing; they slice more cleanly and hold their shape better during cooking.