Description
Crispy Caramelized Apple Fries are sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple sticks coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust. Fried, baked, or air-fried to golden perfection, these fun apple fries are an easy dessert or snack that’s perfect for dipping in caramel or chocolate sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- Oil for frying or baking/air frying
- Optional Caramel Finish: 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Peel and core apples, then slice into ¼-inch thick sticks. Pat dry.
- Set up three bowls: flour + salt, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Dredge each apple stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture. Press lightly to coat.
- Frying: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange on greased sheet and bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Air Frying: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Air fry 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway.
- Optional Caramel Finish: Melt butter and brown sugar in a pan, toss warm fries to coat.
- Serve warm with your choice of dips.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best results.
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes.
- To make gluten-free, use GF flour and breadcrumbs.
- Serve with caramel, cream cheese dip, or vanilla glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fry, Bake, or Air Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
