For a healthy and satisfying snack, these Dried Apple Chips are sure to become a new favorite! Dusted with tasty cinnamon, these sweet and crispy dried apple slices are the perfect fall snack.
Make them in the oven or in the air fryer for a super easy treat with the perfect amount of sweetness! You’ll love these air fried apple chips paired with a salted caramel dip for an amazing autumnal snack.
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🩵 About This Recipe
For the perfect fall snack, make a quick and easy batch of these cinnamon apple crisps! With only a few simple ingredients, you can make a sweet, spiced treat with the perfect amount of crunch.
Great to eat on their own or to serve with a homemade caramel syrup dip, these chips are the ultimate choice for homemade autumnal snacking. With a hint of salt to bring out the natural sweetness of the fruit, you'll love this unique and satisfying dish!
If you have extra apples, check out this amazing Apple Crisp recipe. For even more delicious snacks, try these Chocolate Covered Potato Chips or a batch of Chipotle Lime Roasted Peanuts.
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- apples - feel free to use your favorite variety!
- cinnamon - adds a warm, slightly sweet flavor, enhancing the natural sweetness of the apples while providing a comforting spiciness.
- caramel dip - this optional dip is made from a simple combination of caramel and salt.
🔪 Let's Make Dried Apple Chips!
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Slice Apples
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife (carefully), cut the apples into thin slices.
Season
Place the apple slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake
Place in the oven for an hour, then flip and bake another hour.
Make Dip
Combine caramel syrup and salt in a small bowl while the apple chips bake.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- I like to use tart apples like granny smith for a nice distinct flavor, but a classic sweet apple like gala, fuji, or honeycrisp also works well!
- A mandoline slicer is the best way to ensure even slices, and it's safer than trying to get thin slices with a regular kitchen knife.
- Feel free to core the apple before slicing, but leaving the core in will add a fun star shaped pattern to the center of each chip.
- Prepare the apples ahead of time by slicing them and keeping them in a solution of water and lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Avoid overlap when baking the chips for best results. You may need to bake them on several baking sheets.
❔ FAQs
On their own, these chips are made with just apple and a bit of cinnamon, which makes them great for light and healthy snacking! The salted caramel dip isn't quite as good for you, but in moderation, it's a great way to enhance these tasty apple chips.
Cinnamon contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Some studies suggest it can help regulate blood sugar levels, improve heart health, and even support brain function
You may need to bake them for longer. I find that an hour on either side is usually enough, but your oven may differ. Also be sure to store them in a cool and dry place to prevent them from getting soft or chewy.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Add more spices like ginger and nutmeg, or use an apple pie spice blend.
- You can also add some salt directly to the apple slices to bring out the sweetness.
- Turn these into more of a dessert by mixing the cinnamon with sugar before adding it to the unbaked apple chips.
- This recipe can also be made in the air fryer for a quicker process. See instructions in the recipe card below!
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
For best results, make sure the apple slices are all the same size and thickness! This will ensure that your dried apple chips bake at the same rate.
🥡 Storage
Keep dried apple chips in an airtight container and store them in a cool, dry place to keep them crisp. They should last a week or so.
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Aside from the salted caramel sauce, you can also pair dried apple chips with some peanut butter, Greek yogurt, or a chocolate sauce. They're also great to serve on top of ice cream or as a fruity addition to your favorite desserts. I like to break some up over a piece of refrigerator cake!
😋 More Apple Recipes You'll Love
- Crockpot Apple Pie - This slow cooker version of the classic American dessert is convenient and delicious!
- Apple Danish - Perfect for holidays or any special breakfast or brunch.
- Homemade Apple Pie Spice - Ran out of pie spice from the store? Easily make your own blend from ingredients in your spice cabinet.
- Old Fashioned Apple Fritters - This delicious recipe from Small Town Woman is a nostalgic and old-fashioned favorite!
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Cinnamon Apple Crisps
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📋 Recipe Card
Dried Apple Chips With Cinnamon
Ingredients
For the apple chips:
- 2-3 sweet apples (Gala or Fuji work well)
- cinnamon
For the optional salted caramel dip:
- ¼ cup caramel syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the apple chips:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (105 degrees C) (see NOTES section for air fryer directions).
- Carefully slice the apples very thin and place on baking sheets.2-3 sweet apples
- Sprinkle both sides of the apple slices with cinnamon. Gently rub the cinnamon over the surface of the slices to help it stick.cinnamon
- Bake for 1 hour, then flip the slices and bake for an additional hour. You may need to bake for additional time if the slices are not crispy after 2 hours.
- Optional step: While the apple slices are cooking, combine the caramel syrup and salt in a small bowl, and mix well.¼ cup caramel syrup, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Once the slices are crispy, turn off the oven, but leave the apple slices in the oven for another ½ hour to 1 hour while it cools.
- Remove the apple slices from the oven and allow to finish cooling, if needed.
Notes
- While gala and fuji apples are sweet and work well, try tart varieties like granny smith for a tangier chip. You can also mix different apple varieties for a diverse flavor experience.
- For best results, use a mandoline slicer. This ensures the apple slices are the same thickness and will bake evenly.
- If you prefer, you can core the apples before slicing. However, leaving the core in can create a beautiful star-shaped design in the center of each chip.
- To do some prep ahead of time, slice the apples and then store the slices in a water and lemon juice mixture (to prevent browning) in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- The number of baking sheets you'll need will depend on the number and sizes of the apples you use and the size of your baking sheets. I have large baking sheets and I needed 3 because my apples were pretty large.
- If you have more than one baking sheet and need to use multiple racks in your oven, it's a good idea to rotate the sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
- You can use different spices if desired. A mix of cinnamon and nutmeg or cinnamon and ginger can add a unique flavor twist.
- Another delicious idea is to sprinkle the apple slices with a little sea salt in addition to the cinnamon.
Air Fryer Directions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 300 degrees F. Air fry the apple slices for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
- After 15 minutes, check the apple slices for crispness. If they need more time, continue air frying in 2-3 minute increments until they are crisp. Be careful because they can quickly go from crisp to burnt.
- Once done, let the apple chips cool on a wire rack. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Additional Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the apple chips with the optional salted caramel dip for a decadent treat. Other dipping options include peanut butter, yogurt, or a chocolate sauce.
- These apple chips make a great standalone snack. Pack them in small bags for an easy, healthy snack on the go. Great for kids' lunch boxes!
- Use the apple chips as a topping for desserts like apple pie, ice cream, or cakes. They add a delicious crunch and sweetness.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in September 2013, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in September 2024.
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Ragnhild SN says
Small question. 😉
225 degrees, do you mean Fahrenheit or Celcius?
Kristin King says
I mean Fahrenheit. I updated the recipe to indicate that, and also added the equivalent in Celsius. Thanks for pointing it out!
Linda says
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Kristin King says
Hi Linda! I am a little behind on responding to comments but I will head over now and see if your party is still going on. Thanks for the invitation!
Mary Ellen says
Boy these look great, I made some this week also. Pairing them with the caramel sounds wonderful!