Description
Crispy apple fries with cinnamon sugar bring classic dessert magic to your table. Sweet, golden strips offer a delightful twist on traditional potato fries, perfect for family gatherings and casual weekend treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) sparkling water or milk
- ¼ cup (30 g/1 oz) cornstarch
- ½ cup (100 g/3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Wash apples, slice into French fry-shaped wedges, carefully removing the core to create uniform strips.
- Coating Process: Establish three distinct stations – seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and crisp breadcrumbs. Thoroughly coat each apple wedge by first dredging in flour, dipping in egg wash, then rolling generously in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Oil Heating: Warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet to medium-high heat, testing readiness by dropping a breadcrumb that sizzles immediately upon contact.
- Frying Technique: Carefully lower breaded apple wedges into hot oil in small batches, rotating to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior, cooking for approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Finishing Touches: Remove crispy apple fries with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels to remove excess oil, then elegantly dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with caramel sauce or alongside vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose Firm Apples: Select crisp, slightly tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp that maintain structure during frying and provide perfect texture contrast.
- Prevent Apple Browning: Immediately after cutting, toss apple wedges in lemon juice to prevent oxidation and maintain fresh, vibrant appearance.
- Manage Oil Temperature: Keep oil consistently between 350-375°F to ensure even cooking and prevent soggy or overly greasy apple fries. Use a kitchen thermometer for precision.
- Drain Excess Oil: Allow apple fries to rest on paper towels at a slight angle to help excess oil drain, maintaining optimal crispiness and preventing sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 56
- Sugar: 4.1 g
- Sodium: 0.2 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.5 g
- Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg