Helpful Notes for This Recipe

🍏 Apple Tips:

• Choose firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady for the best texture. Soft apples can turn mushy when cooked.
• Uniform slicing is key—try to keep all apple sticks the same thickness so they cook evenly.

🍳 Coating Tips:

• Dry your apple slices with paper towels before dipping. Moisture prevents coating from sticking properly.
• If you're making a gluten-free version, almond flour and GF breadcrumbs work great but may brown faster—monitor closely in the air fryer.

🔥 Air Frying Notes:

• Preheat the air fryer for 2–3 minutes before adding the apples to help them start crisping immediately.
• Avoid overcrowding. Lay fries in a single layer so hot air circulates around each piece.
• Lightly spray the fries with oil (not the air fryer basket) to help them crisp up beautifully.

🍯 Flavor Boosters:

• Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove to the cinnamon-sugar mix for warm fall flavor.
• Want them sweeter? Dust with powdered sugar right after air frying.

🧊 Storage & Reheating:

• Let fries cool completely before storing to avoid condensation (which causes sogginess).
• Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes to bring back the crunch.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Serving Tips:

• Serve with multiple dips for a fun dessert board.
• Great for holidays, kid snacks, or even as a topping for pancakes or French toast.

Pro Tip: Want next-level crisp? Double-coat the fries—dip them twice in egg and breadcrumbs before frying.