Thin-sliced apples dry into sweet, crunchy crisps in the air fryer, with just a dusting of cinnamon and no added sugar — a wholesome snack. The secret is slicing thin and cooking low. Here's how.
Key takeaways
Q: How do you make apple crisps in an air fryer?
A: Slice apples thinly, dust with cinnamon, and air fry at 150°C (300°F) for 15–20 minutes, until dried and crisp.
Q: Why such a low temperature?
A: Low and slow dries them to crisp without burning.
Thin and low
Slice the apples as thinly as you can — a mandoline helps — so they dry evenly. Cook at a low temperature so they dehydrate into crisps rather than scorching, turning once. They finish crisping as they cool, so don't pull them too late.
The recipe
Air Fryer Apple Crisps
Ingredients
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- (No added sugar needed)
- Squeeze of lemon
Method
- Slice apples thinly; toss with cinnamon.
- Single layer; air fry at 150°C for 15–20 min.
- Turn once.
- Cool to crisp fully.
Tips
- Slice thin for even, crunchy crisps.
- Cook low so they dry, not burn.
- Cool before eating — they crisp as they cool.
Frequently asked questions
How do you make apple crisps in an air fryer?
Slice apples thinly, dust with cinnamon, and air fry at 150°C for 15–20 minutes, turning once, until dried and crisp. They firm up further as they cool.
Do apple crisps need sugar?
No — apples are naturally sweet, so a dusting of cinnamon is all you need for a no-added-sugar snack.
Why cook apple crisps at a low temperature?
A low heat dehydrates the thin slices into crisps, where a high heat would scorch the edges before they dry out.