Description
Crispy and delicious Cinnamon Apple Chips made by thinly slicing apples and baking or air frying them with a sprinkle of cinnamon. These healthy snacks are naturally sweet, easy to prepare, and perfect for a nutritious treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 medium apples
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven or air fryer to 200˚F. Wash the apples under cool running water and dry them thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel to ensure they crisp up properly.
- Slice the apples: Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, cut the apples into 1/8-inch thick slices. If using an air fryer, only slice enough apples to fit one layer in the basket at a time for even cooking.
- Prepare slices: Remove any seeds from the slices. Place them in a single layer on a work surface or baking sheet to keep them from sticking together.
- Sprinkle cinnamon: Evenly sprinkle ground cinnamon over one side of the apple slices, then flip each slice and repeat on the other side to fully coat the apples in cinnamon.
- Bake apple chips: For baking, line two baking sheets with parchment paper and arrange the apple slices in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven at 200˚F for about 2 hours, flipping the slices halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- Air fry apple chips: If using an air fryer, place the cinnamon-coated apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 200˚F for 20 to 45 minutes, flipping the slices partway through cooking for even crispness.
- Check for crispness: Once cooking time is done, remove a few slices and let them cool for a few minutes. The apple chips should snap when bent. If they are still flexible or leathery, continue baking or air frying for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, then test again.
- Cool down: Turn off the oven or air fryer and let the apple chips cool inside to allow them to crisp up further.
- Store: Once completely cooled, store the apple chips in an airtight container. They will keep fresh and crispy for several weeks.
Notes
- The thinner the apple slices, the crispier the chips will be.
- Use a mandoline slicer for even thickness and faster prep.
- If you prefer a sweeter snack, sprinkle a little sugar or drizzle honey before baking.
- For best results, use crisp apples like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp.
- Store chips in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (baking) or 20-45 minutes (air frying)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
