Air Fryer Apple Fries with Caramel Cream Dip
Air Fryer Apple Fries are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar blend for the perfect sweet bite. Served with a smooth caramel cream cheese dip, they’re an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that feels nostalgic yet effortlessly elevated.
Ingredients
For the Apple Fries:
- 2 large apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- cooking spray or oil spray
For the Caramel Cream Dip:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel the apples and cut them into thin fries-like strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the apple strips in a bowl and toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Take a few apple strips at a time and toss them in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Shake off any excess flour and place the coated apple strips on a plate.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket or tray with cooking spray or oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the coated apple strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook the apple fries in the preheated air fryer for about 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them as cooking times may vary based on the thickness of your apple strips.
- While the apple fries are cooking, prepare the caramel cream dip.
- In a bowl, combine the caramel sauce, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract
- Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Once the apple fries are done, transfer them to a serving plate or basket.
- Serve them warm with the caramel cream dip on the side.
Notes
Nutrition per serving (estimated): 405 kcal · 12g fat (7g saturated) · 72g carbohydrates · 3g fiber · 51g sugar · 4g protein · 189mg sodium · 35mg cholesterol. Calculated from the ingredients listed; treat as an estimate.