Quick & easy Air Fryer Apple Slices — sweet, tender apple slices ready in about 6 minutes. A healthy snack with no added sugar, perfect for kids and adults alike.
This recipe has been refreshed with new photos and a clearer layout, but it’s the same simple, delicious air fryer apple slices I’ve made for years.
Air frying apple slices is fast and fuss-free. I experimented with adding lemon juice, sugar, and thicker slices, but the best result came from super-thin slices cooked briefly in the air fryer. Thicker slices took longer and didn’t improve the texture.
Slicing the apples thin lets them soften just enough in the air fryer so they’re easy to eat — or, more accurately, impossible to stop eating.
My youngest liked them with a light sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar, so that option is included for those who want a slightly sweeter, spiced version.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fast and simple. An air fryer works like a small convection oven, so it cooks quickly. No need to peel the apples, and if your air fryer is preheated, these slices can be done in 4–6 minutes.
- Minimal ingredients. The recipe uses just apples. Optionally, add a dusting of cinnamon or a cinnamon-and-sugar mix before cooking.
- Kid-approved. These slices are a hit with kids and adults. They’re naturally sweet and easy to snack on.
- No added sugar required. Using naturally sweet varieties eliminates the need for extra sweeteners.
Apples — The Only Ingredient
- Apples provide fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Different varieties vary in sweetness — Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Golden Delicious, and Fuji are excellent choices.
- If you only have tart varieties like Granny Smith, consider a light sprinkle of brown sugar or cinnamon-and-sugar before air frying.
- Leaving the skins on preserves fiber and nutrients and gives a better texture to the finished slices.
Kitchen Tools Needed
- Air fryer — heats quickly and shortens cook time. Adjust settings slightly if your model differs.
- Mandolin — makes very thin, uniform apple slices. A hand-held mandolin is handy and speeds up prep.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Quick overview — full ingredient list and detailed steps are in the recipe card below.
- Use a mandolin to slice the apple into very thin, uniform slices (about 2.5 mm works well).
- Arrange slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket (a little overlap is fine) and air fry at 325°F (163°C) for about 6 minutes, or until they reach your preferred texture.
Helpful Tips
- These are tender, not crispy chips. They won’t have the crunch of dehydrated apple chips unless you air fry longer.
- Choose sweet apples for the best flavor without added sugar.
- A mandolin is the easiest way to get thin, even slices.
- For tart apples like Granny Smith, a light sprinkle of cinnamon or cinnamon-and-sugar helps balance the flavor.
- Lightly oil the air fryer basket with a high-heat oil (avocado or similar) to prevent sticking; avoid aerosol sprays.
- Follow your air fryer’s manual for safe use and adjust time or temperature for different models.
Questions You May Have
A vegetable peeler or a cheese plane are good alternatives. Be careful—blades are sharp.
For crispier chips, air fry the slices for an additional 2 minutes or until they reach the desired crunch.
It depends on the fruit. Sliced apples and peaches work well; delicate berries are not ideal for air frying.
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Did you make these air fryer apple slices and love them? Leave a comment and a rating to let me know — I appreciate your feedback!
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Apple Slices
Kristi
Pin Recipe
Equipment
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1 Air Fryer
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1 Hand-held mandoline slicer
Ingredients
- 1 apple Any variety. Washed, skin on, core and stem removed.
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
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Slice the apple into halves or quarters for more traditional shapes.1 apple
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Use a mandolin to slice the apple into very thin, uniform slices (about 2.5 mm).
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Lightly coat the air fryer basket with a high-heat oil to prevent sticking.
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Arrange the slices in a single layer in the basket. Some overlap is fine.
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Optional: sprinkle with cinnamon or a light cinnamon-and-sugar mixture.
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Air fry at 325° F (163° C) for about 6 minutes, or until the slices reach your desired texture.
Notes
- Use sweet apple varieties for best flavor without added sugar.
- A mandolin set to about 2.5 mm makes slicing quick and consistent.
- Optional: sprinkle a little cinnamon or cinnamon-and-sugar before air frying for extra warmth and sweetness.
- If your air fryer is already preheated, cook time may be closer to 4–5 minutes.
- Slices that overlap will stick together slightly, which some people prefer.
- Thicker slices require longer cook time; adjust accordingly.
- For crisp apple chips, air fry 1–2 minutes longer until crisped to your liking.
- Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your air fryer and adjust temperature/time for different models.
*Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the specific ingredients and amounts you use.