Dehydrate Apples in Air Fryer (Crispy Cinnamon Apple Chips)
Description
Crispy, cinnamon-spiced apple chips made in the air fryer with just two ingredients. A healthy, naturally sweet snack ready in under an hour — no added sugar, oil, or preservatives.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, to prevent browning, optional
- 1 cup water, to prevent browning, optional
Instructions
- Prep: Wash and dry the apples. Core, then slice into ⅛-inch-thick rounds using a mandoline for best results. Peel optional.
- Prevent browning (optional): Dip slices briefly in lemon water, then pat dry.
- Season: Toss slices in a bowl with the ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Arrange: Lay slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overlap.
- Cook: Air fry at 200°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. If your air fryer goes lower, try 150°F for 45–60 minutes (flipping every 15 min) for true dehydrated chips.
- Cool: Transfer to a wire cooling rack and let cool completely — about 15 minutes. Chips crisp up as they cool.
- Repeat: Work in batches as needed for the rest of the apple slices.
Equipment
- Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
- Storage: Airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 weeks, refrigerator for 3–4 weeks, vacuum-sealed in the freezer for up to a year.
- If chips are chewy after cooling, return to the air fryer for 2–3 minutes.
- For sweeter chips, use Honeycrisp or Fuji. For tart chips, use Granny Smith.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.2mg