Air Fryer Apple Chips with Cinnamon Recipe — Crisp, Healthy, and Perfect for Snacking or Holiday Tables

Servings & Yield:

• Servings: 4
• Yield: About 4 cups of apple chips (depending on apple size)
• Time: 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12–15 minutes per batch

Total Time: ~25 minutes

• Difficulty

Level: Easy

• Cooking Vessel

Air fryer (basket or tray style)

Mandoline slicer or sharp knife

Mixing bowl

Ingredients:

• 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala work best)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1–2 tsp sugar (optional, can omit for no added sugar)
• Nonstick spray (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prep apples

• Wash and core apples (peeling optional).
• Slice apples thinly (about 1/8-inch) using a mandoline or sharp knife for even cooking.

2. Season

Place slices in a bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon (and sugar if using). Toss gently to coat.

3. Arrange in air fryer

• Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
• Arrange apple slices in a single layer in the basket or trays (work in batches if needed).
• Lightly spray with oil if you want extra crispness (optional).

4. Air fry

• Cook for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning. Chips should be crisp and golden.

5. Cool & serve

Remove and let chips cool on a wire rack — they will crisp up more as they cool.

Nutritional Information (per 1 cup serving, approx.)

• Calories: 95
• Protein: 0.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 25 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 19 g (from natural apples)
• Sodium: 0 mg

Dietary Adaptations

• Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free.
• No Added Sugar: Omit sugar, use only cinnamon.
• Low-Calorie: Skip oil spray for a lighter version.
• Pesach-Friendly: Fully acceptable as-is.

Tips & Troubleshooting

• Too chewy? Slices may have been too thick — slice thinner next time.
• Burning? Lower temperature to 280°F and extend cooking time slightly.
• Not crisp? Cook a few minutes longer, then let chips cool on a rack.
• Uneven cooking? Flip halfway and avoid overcrowding.

Serving Suggestions

• Perfect for Rosh Hashanah or Sukkot as a sweet, symbolic snack.
• Serve alongside pareve caramel dip or almond butter.
• Use as a crunchy topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or salads.
• Pack in lunchboxes as a healthy, portable snack.

Notes

• Store cooled chips in an airtight container for up to 5 days (though best eaten fresh).
• Works with pears too — simply replace apples with thinly sliced pears.
• Mix it up: try adding a pinch of nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or ginger with the cinnamon.

Perfect 🙌 Here are 3 tasty kosher variations on Air Fryer Apple Chips with Cinnamon that you can offer your readers as bonus ideas:

🍯 1. Honey-Glazed Apple Chips

• After slicing apples, lightly brush with a thin layer of honey diluted with a little warm water.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Result: Slightly chewy, caramelized apple chips with a sweet honey flavor.

🌶️ 2. Chili-Lime Apple Chips

• Toss apple slices with a pinch of chili powder, lime zest, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before air frying.
• Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 12–14 minutes.

Result: A tangy-sweet snack with a subtle spicy kick — great for grown-up palates!

🍨 3. Vanilla Sugar Apple Chips

• Mix 1 tsp sugar with ¼ tsp vanilla bean powder (or scrape seeds from ½ vanilla pod).
• Toss apple slices in the vanilla sugar mixture before cooking.
• Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 13–15 minutes.

Result: Lightly sweet, aromatic chips that taste like dessert on their own.

✨ Pro Tip for All Variations: Let apple chips cool fully on a wire rack — they get much crispier after cooling.