If you’ve got apples and an air fryer…

You’ve got everything you need to make the crispiest, crunchiest apple chips in no time! After a few trial runs (and sacrificing about two apples to the “burnt chip gods” 🙃), I finally cracked the code.

These apple chips come out perfectly crisp—without waiting hours like you would with oven-baked versions!

So, if you’re looking for a quick, no-fuss snack that’s way better than store-bought, this Air Fryer Apple Chips recipe is a must-try.

Ingredients and Substitutions

For exact measurements, please see the recipe card below.

Apples and cinnamon are the ingredients used for this simple recipe.
  • Apples – Any variety works, but for naturally sweet chips, I love Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp. Prefer a tart crunch? Granny Smith is your best friend.
  • Cinnamon – Optional, but I always add a sprinkle for that warm, cozy flavor. nutmeg, Apple Pie Spice, or even Pumpkin Pie Spice would also taste great!

Fun fact: I tested this recipe with both Fuji and Granny Smith apples, and Justin and I couldn’t agree on a favorite. He liked the tartness of Granny Smith, while I was all about Fuji’s natural sweetness. Try both and see which team you’re on!

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Step-by-step Instructions

Please see the recipe card below for more detailed ingredient amounts.

Slice the apples.

Grab a mandoline slicer and cut the apples into thin, even slices (about 1/32” thick)—this ensures they crisp up just right! No need to peel, just stop slicing when you reach the core.

Pro Tip: Trust me, a mandoline is a game-changer. I tried using a knife once, and let’s just say my chips were more like “apple chunks.” (EEK!)

Apples are thinly sliced with a mandolin to make apple chips in the air fryer.

Air fry the slices.

Place 8-9 slices per layer in a 6-quart air fryer basket. Stack up to 3 layers, but don’t go overboard. Air fry at 320°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping every 4 minutes so they crisp up evenly.

Pro Tip: If you want extra crunch, let them sit in the warm air fryer for an extra minute after cooking.

All the apple slices are laid in one layer in the air fryer.

Remove and let cool.

Start pulling out the chips as they turn lightly golden and firm. They’ll keep crisping up as they cool! Sprinkle with cinnamon or apple pie spice for an extra burst of flavor.

Pro Tip: Watch closely in the last few minutes—smaller chips crisp up faster.

Tongs are used to remove the apple chips from the air fryer.

FAQs

Why are my apple chips soft? 

If they’re too thick or undercooked, they’ll stay soft. Use a mandoline for thin slices and cook until golden.

Do you have to peel apples before making apple chips?

Nope! The peel adds texture, fiber, and a little extra crunch.

What’s the best way to store these?

Store in a ziplock bag that’s left slightly open to keep them from softening.

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Air Fryer Apple Chips Recipe

These Air Fryer Apple Chips are light, crunchy, and packed with cinnamon-spiced goodness! With just two ingredients and 15 minutes, you’ll have perfectly crispy apple chips that beat anything from the store.
Air fryer apple chips are on a white plate next to apples and cinnamon.
Yield 2 servings
Prep 3 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Total 15 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 medium-sized apple Gala, Fuji, or Red Delicious
  • Cinnamon optional

Instructions 

  • Slice the Apples: Using a mandoline, thinly slice the apple into 1/32” thick pieces, stopping once you reach the core.
    1 medium-sized apple
  • Air Fry the Apple Slices: Add half of the apple slices to the basket of a 6-quart Air Fryer, placing them in multiple layers. Cook on 320°F for 11-12 minutes, flipping them over every 4 minutes. Be sure to completely remove the top layers so you can reach the bottom layer of slices.
  • Remove from Heat: During the last few minutes of cooking, start removing the lightly browned and firm chips. It’s OK if they are not completely crispy yet, the apple chips will continue to crisp up for a minute after they are removed from the air fryer. Repeat the above steps with the remaining apple slices.
  • Enjoy apple chips immediately or store in a container that is loosely sealed. Do not make it air-tight as the chips will get soggy.
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Notes

  • Storage: Let them cool completely and then keep in a container at room temperature that is loosely sealed for up to 2-3 days. Do not make it air-tight as the chips will get soggy. To reheat, pop them back in the air fryer for a minute or two to crisp them back up.
  • Crispy Chips: Stack the apple slices no more than 3 layers deep for the crispiest chips.
  • Types of Apples: The type of apples matter. Choose a sweet apple for sweeter chips, or a tart apple, like Granny Smith, for less sweet chips. 

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 97mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 49IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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