October 21, 2023
Review RecipeApple Fries
Fresh apples are coated and fried to soft and sweet cinnamon perfection in this tasty apple fries recipe.
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Apple fries can be enjoyed as a side dish or snack — or as a delightful dessert after a long day of apple picking. Lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar, our recipe is perfectly crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside.
Apple Fries Ingredients
This apple fries recipe features tart and crisp apple slices, enveloped in a sweet and lightly spiced batter to coat the apples.
The coating, made with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and cinnamon, strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and warmth.
You’ll need:
- 4 large tart/crisp apples (Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar, divided into 1 tablespoon and 3 tablespoons
- 1½ teaspoons of cinnamon, divided into 1 teaspoon and ½ teaspoon
- ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying
Substitutions And Additions
APPLES: Granny Smith apples are the best choice for this recipe as they will hold up well.
If you want to use a different kind of apple, you can, but make sure it’s one that won’t become too soft during the frying process.
CINNAMON: You could also substitute apple pie spice in place of plain cinnamon for this delicious dessert.
How To Make This Apple Fries Recipe
A great way to use up extra apples, our recipe is for a small batch of apple fries but it can easily be doubled or tripled, if needed.
Making them is as easy as pie; just peel and cut the apples, dredge them in cinnamon sugar, and fry them up.
STEP ONE: Peel, core, and slice apples into ½-inch to ¾-inch slices. Place them in a large bowl and pour over the milk. Toss to coat. Set aside.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
I highly recommend keeping your apple slices no smaller than ½-inch and not as big as 1-inch.
When they are too thin, they tend to get too soft with frying and if too thick, then you still have too much of a crunch to your apples.
STEP TWO: In a pie plate or shallow dish for dredging, combine the flour, cornstarch, one tablespoon of sugar, and one teaspoon of cinnamon.
STEP THREE: In a small bowl, combine three tablespoons of sugar with a half teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir, then set aside.
STEP FOUR: Take about six to eight apple slices out of the milk, let them drip off any excess milk, and place them into the flour mixture.
Toss them gently to evenly coat on all sides. Place them on a large plate or tray, and repeat until all the apple slices are coated in the flour mixture.
STEP FIVE: Add a quarter cup of the vegetable oil to a medium-sized skillet set to medium heat.
Line a rimmed baking sheet or large plate with paper towels and place next to your stovetop.
This is where you will place your cooked apple fries once fried to drain the excess oil.
STEP SIX: Fry six to eight coated apple slices on each side for 1 to 1½ minutes per side or until lightly golden brown.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer fried apple slices onto the paper towel-lined baking sheet.
As you fry your apple slices, some of the excess batter will come off and into the hot oil, making it very dark, and as a result, your apple slices will be darker when fried.
This is very normal when frying anything with a coating.
STEP SEVEN: Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mix, then transfer to a serving plate.
PRO TIP:
Because this recipe makes so many apple fries, you may need to drain your oil after frying half (or even a third) of the apple slices, then place a fresh quarter cup of oil back into the pan to fry the remaining apple slices.
STEP EIGHT: Repeat until all apple slices are fried and sprinkled with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
PRO TIP:
You can also serve your platter of fried apples drizzled with warm caramel sauce, if you do not wish to serve it with a dipping sauce.
How To Serve Deep Fried Apples
Crispy apple fries can be served warm or cold as a side dish for any meal, as a dessert with ice cream, or as a tasty snack.
They are customizable, so you can have them with your favorite dip, such as our caramel sauce, or even with our no-churn vanilla ice cream.
Serve apple fries as a unique side dish alongside roasted pork or grilled chicken. The contrast of flavors and textures will add a special touch to your main course.
MORE APPLE RECIPES
Apple recipes are the perfect way to use up your spoils during apple season.
Our apple pie bites and apple enchiladas are two more delicious apple dessert recipes you should try.
Storing Apple Fries
These apple pie fries do not store as leftovers very well, so I highly recommend only making and serving as many as you plan to eat the same day.
We also do not recommend trying to freeze the fried apples as they will become soggy once thawed.
Why We Love This Recipe
CRISPY PERFECTION: These apple fries boast a delightful crispy texture that’s incredibly satisfying to bite into. The thin batter creates a golden, crunchy coating that perfectly contrasts with the tender apple slices inside.
CLASSIC COMFORT: The combination of sweet apples and warm cinnamon in every bite is a classic flavor profile that never goes out of style.
VERSATILE SNACKING: They make for a fantastic snack, dessert, or side dish. Whether you’re munching on them solo or pairing them with other treats, they’re always a hit.
Once you bite into the crunchy coating to find the soft, tart apple slice inside, you will find it hard to stop at just one of these tasty apple fries. They are such a unique and fun way to enjoy fresh apple slices and make the perfect treat for dipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of apple should I use for this recipe?
Crisp tart apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady are the best apples for this fried cinnamon apples recipe.
Do I need to peel the apples for this recipe?
It is best to peel the apples for this recipe, as leaving them on would affect the consistency and soft texture of the apples.
What kind of hot oil is best for deep frying?
Fry only with oils that have a high smoking point. The smoking point is the temperature it takes for the oil to start to break down and smoke.
Once it smokes, it’s not good for frying. Good oils to use are peanut oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, or vegetable oil. Olive oil, on the other hand, is not a good oil to fry in.
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Apple Fries
Fresh apples are coated and fried to soft and sweet cinnamon perfection in this tasty apple fries recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings 64 fries
Ingredients
- 4 large tart/crisp apples, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, or Honeycrisp
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided into 1 tablespoon and 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, divided into 1 teaspoon and ½ teaspoon
- ¼ cup vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice your apples into ½-inch to ¾-inch slices. Place them in a large bowl and pour over the milk. Toss to coat. Set aside.
- In a pie plate or shallow dish for dredging, combine the flour, cornstarch, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar with ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Stir, then set aside.
- Take about 6 to 8 apple slices out of the milk, let them drip off any excess milk, and place them into the flour mixture. Toss them gently to evenly coat on all sides. Place them on a large plate or tray, and repeat until all the apple slices are coated in the flour mixture.
- Add ¼ cup of the vegetable oil to a medium-sized skillet that is set to medium heat. Place a paper towel-lined rimmed baking sheet, or large plate, next to your stovetop. This is where you will place your apple slices once fried to drain excess oil.
- Fry 6 to 8 coated apple slices on each side for 1 to 1½ minutes per side, or until lightly golden. Transfer fried apple slices onto the paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then transfer to a serving plate.
- Repeat until all apple slices are fried and sprinkled with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Because this recipe makes so many apple fries, you may need to drain your oil after frying half (or even a third) of the apple slices, then place a fresh ¼ cup of oil back into the pan to fry the remaining apple slices.
Notes
- I highly recommend keeping your apple slices no smaller than ½-inch and not as big as 1-inch. When they are too thin, they tend to get too soft with frying and too thick, then you still have too much of a crunch to your apples.
- Because this recipe makes so many apple fries, you may need to drain your oil after frying half (or even a third) of the apple slices, then place a fresh ¼ cup of oil back into the pan to fry the remaining apple slices. As you fry your apple slices, some of the excess batter will come off and into the hot oil, making it very dark, and as a result, your apple slices will be darker when fried. This is very normal when frying anything with a coating.
- You can also serve your platter of fried apples drizzled with warm caramel sauce if you do not wish to serve it with a dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Gloria says
These are so yummy!
Marti McCrady says
This is a low carb dish, I have to try it
Sue says
Very yummy!
Debra says
Can you airfry these apple slices?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Debra – you probably could do that just fine. We haven’t tested it though so I don’t have specifics for time and temperature. Please let me know if you try it!