Jump into fall with these crispy, crunchy Baked Apple Chips. This is a better for you snack to enjoy. The apples have a warm cinnamon coating that will keep you coming back for more.
We include homemade air fryer apple chips instructions too.
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Top Reasons to Make Baked Apple Chips
- Homemade apple chips use only 4 ingredients, and can be made in the air fryer or oven-baked.
- Crispy apple chips are baked or air-fried, making them a better snack choice.
Ingredient List
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- Gala apple or Fuji Apples
- confectioners' sugar
- light brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
Instructions
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- Preheat the oven to 200°F/90°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Slice the apples very thin using either a mandoline or a knife.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine confections sugar, cinnamon, and light brown sugar.
- Place apples in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Use a sieve to sprinkle half the cinnamon mix on the apple slices. Flip apples and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon mix.
- Place the seasoned apple slices in the preheated oven and dry for 1 hour on one side. Flip the apples and continue drying for 40 to 60 minutes.
* Air fryer instructions are in the recipe card below.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- Be sure to let the apple chips cool on the counter so they get nice and crispy.
Frequently Asked Questions
I prefer to use either Fuji Apples, Gala Apples, or Granny Smith Apples. They are sweet and are all great for baking.
Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.
- Fruit: This recipe works for pears as well.
- Seasoning: Apple pie seasoning would work nicely on these apples.
Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
Storage - Store the apple chips in an airtight covered container on the counter for up to 3 days.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with apple chips with hot apple cider or a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Use these dried apples as a garnish for apple cider cupcakes.
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Baked or Air Fryer Apple Chips
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Ingredients
- 4 large apples
- 3 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 3 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Baked Apple Chips
- Preheat the oven to 200°F/90°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Slice the 4 apples very thinly with a mandoline. Remove and discard the seeds.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together 3 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar, and 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- Lay out apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Using a sieve, sprinkle the apples with half of the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Flip the apple slices over and sprinkle them with the remaining sugar/cinnamon mixture.
- Place the seasoned apple slices in the preheated oven and dry for about 1 hour on one side.Then flip the apples over and continue drying for about 40-60 minutes
- Let the apple chips cool on the counter for about 30 to 40 minutes.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Place apple slices in 1-2 layers in the air fryer basket. Sprinkle apples with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Air fry at 320°F for 15-20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes and turning.
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