Description
Crispy air fryer cinnamon apple rings deliver a delightful autumn treat with minimal effort. Warm spices and caramelized edges make these simple snacks irresistible for anyone craving a quick, healthier dessert you can enjoy in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large apples
- 1 cup (125 grams) flour
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) milk
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Coating:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Meticulously peel and core apples, transforming them into delicate circular slices using a precise cutting technique.
- Create a velvety batter by whisking together flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring smooth incorporation.
- In a separate shallow container, vigorously beat the egg and blend with milk, forming a rich liquid base.
- Merge the liquid mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a consistent batter emerges.
- Prepare a secondary seasoning mixture combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in another shallow dish.
- Carefully immerse each apple ring into the prepared batter, allowing excess liquid to gracefully cascade off.
- Delicately transfer battered rings onto a parchment-lined surface, preparing for the next coating phase.
- Roll each ring through the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring comprehensive and even coverage.
- Thoroughly coat the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent potential adherence.
- Arrange apple rings within the basket, maintaining strategic spacing to guarantee optimal crispiness.
- Lightly mist the rings with cooking oil to enhance golden potential.
- Activate the air fryer, cooking rings for approximately 5 minutes until edges begin transforming.
- Carefully rotate rings, continuing air frying for an additional 2-3 minutes until achieving a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Extract rings and permit cooling for several minutes to stabilize their delicate texture.
- Optional: Accompany with caramel sauce for an indulgent dipping experience.
- Preserve any remaining rings within an hermetic container, maintaining freshness for up to two days.
Notes
- Quickly coat apple rings in batter and cinnamon sugar for a crispy, sweet exterior that caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer.
- Ensure apple slices are similar thickness to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout each ring.
- Spray air fryer basket generously with cooking oil to prevent sticking and create a golden, crunchy finish.
- Cook in small batches to maintain optimal air circulation and prevent overcrowding, which can lead to soggy results.
- Best enjoyed immediately after cooling for maximum crispiness, but can be stored briefly in an airtight container.
- Experiment with different apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for varied flavor profiles and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg