Air Fryer Caramel Apple Trail Mix
Description
A sweet-and-salty caramel apple trail mix made in the air fryer in 5 minutes. Cinnamon Chex, apple cinnamon Cheerios, caramel corn, dried apple chips, and almonds tossed with melted butter and caramel bits. Stays crisp for two weeks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cinnamon Chex cereal
- 2 cups apple cinnamon Cheerios
- 1½ cups caramel corn
- 1 cup dried apple chips
- 1 cup almonds
- ½ cup caramel bits, or chopped caramel squares
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently toss the cinnamon Chex, apple cinnamon Cheerios, caramel corn, dried apple chips, almonds, and caramel bits with the melted butter until lightly coated.
- Line the air fryer basket or tray with parchment paper or an air fryer liner.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer and air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes, stirring once at the 3-minute mark.
- Tip the mix onto a parchment-lined sheet pan, spread it out, and cool completely — at least 15 minutes — before breaking up the clusters and serving.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Check at 4 minutes if your air fryer runs hot; caramel scorches quickly.
- Batch it if your air fryer is under 5 quarts.
- Add candy pieces only after the mix has cooled completely.
- Store airtight at room temperature up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 9gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 344mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 7gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 523IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 8mg