Description
Enjoy the crispy, warm delight of air-fried apple wedges seasoned with cinnamon and brown sugar. This simple recipe transforms fresh apples into a tasty snack or dessert, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of melted butter (or coconut oil for a dairy-free option)
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Cooking spray or additional oil for greasing the air fryer basket
Instructions
- Wash the apples thoroughly under running water to remove any wax or pesticides.
- Dry the apples with a kitchen towel.
- Core the apples using an apple corer or a knife. Alternatively, cut the apples into quarters and remove the seeds manually.
- Slice each apple into wedges, aiming for about 8 wedges per apple, approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the apple wedges to add flavor and prevent browning.
- Pour the melted butter over the apple wedges to help the sugar and spices stick.
- Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the apple wedges and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush it with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the apple wedges in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Set the timer for 10 minutes. At the 5-minute mark, pause the air fryer and shake the basket gently for even cooking.
- After 10 minutes, check the apple wedges. If you prefer them crispier, add an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Carefully remove the apple wedges from the air fryer using tongs or a spatula.
- Transfer the wedges to a serving platter and sprinkle with extra cinnamon or brown sugar if desired.
- Serve warm, either on their own or with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel sauce for an extra treat.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute melted butter with coconut oil.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes