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⚡ Direct Answer: How to Dehydrate Apple Chips in the Air Fryer
The 300°F / 15-Minute Formula: Slice sweet crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Gala) paper-thin using a mandoline (approx. 1.5mm thick). Dust lightly with ground cinnamon (no oil or sugar needed). Air fry at 300°F (150°C) for 14 to 16 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes. They crisp into crunchy chips as they cool!
Store-bought dried apple chips often contain added preservatives and oils. This homemade version uses just sweet fresh apples and ground cinnamon. Discover this and more wholesome ideas in our 15 Best Air Fryer Recipes.
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Crispy Cinnamon Air Fryer Apple Chips
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet crisp apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: Pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Core apples (optional) and slice paper-thin (about 1.5mm to 2mm) using a mandoline or sharp chef’s knife.
- Toss or sprinkle slices lightly with ground cinnamon on both sides.
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- Arrange apple slices in the basket in a single layer (slight overlapping is fine as they shrink quickly).
- Air fry for 14 to 16 minutes, flipping slices every 5 minutes so they dehydrate evenly.
- Transfer to a wire cooling rack. Pro tip: The chips will feel slightly pliable when hot, but become completely crunchy as they cool for 5 minutes!
Nutrition (Per Serving): ~70 Calories | 0.5g Protein | 18g Carbs | 0.2g Fat | Track your daily snacks on our Calorie Calculator.