Crispy & Sweet Air Fryer Apple Chips
The Ultimate Healthy Snack! Easy Homemade Air Fryer Apple Chips (Dried Apple Slices)
Introducing a magical healthy snack recipe that anyone can easily make with just an air fryer and a little time! These apple chips retain the natural sweetness and crispy texture of apples without any artificial additives, making them a perfect treat for everyone from kids to adults.
Essential Ingredients
- 1 Apple (choose a fresh, firm apple)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly washing the apple is crucial! Place the apple in a bowl and fill it with water. Add a generous amount of baking soda and let it sit for about 5 minutes to remove impurities. Then, gently rub the apple’s surface with your hands and rinse it under running water. Since we’re using the peel, ensure a very meticulous wash.
Step 2
Now it’s time to thinly slice the apple. The key is to slice it as thinly and uniformly as possible, avoiding the core. Thinner slices will result in crispier and more evenly dried chips. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife for thin slicing works best.
Step 3
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and arrange the apple slices in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. It’s important to leave ample space between the slices. Overlapping can lead to uneven drying and a soggy texture.
Step 4
Set the air fryer to 100°C (210°F) and cook for 40 minutes. Drying slowly at a low temperature is the secret to preserving the apple’s sweetness and achieving a chewy texture.
Step 5
After 40 minutes, carefully remove the air fryer basket and flip all the apple slices. This step ensures that both sides of the apple are evenly dried, resulting in more delicious apple chips.
Step 6
After flipping the apples, return the basket to the air fryer and cook at 100°C (210°F) for an additional 40 minutes. A total of 80 minutes of drying at 100°C will yield delicious apple chips. You can adjust the time based on how the apples are drying.
Step 7
Voilà! Your crispy and sweet apple chips, or dried apple slices, are ready. They look so appetizing! Enjoy these as the ultimate healthy snack that will disappear from your table in no time.
