Description
Crispy Air Fried Apple Wedges with Caramel Whipped Cream elevate classic dessert comfort to new heights. Golden apple slices and silky caramel cream create an irresistible sweet indulgence you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
Coating Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
- ¼ cup (60 ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the air fryer to 375°F (190°C), ensuring the appliance reaches optimal temperature for crisp fruit preparation.
- Carefully extract the apple’s core and slice into uniform wedges approximately half an inch thick, maintaining consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Thoroughly coat apple wedges with melted butter, ensuring complete and even coverage across each segment.
- Create a fragrant spice blend by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate mixing vessel.
- Generously dust the buttered apple wedges with the cinnamon-sugar mixture, rotating gently to achieve comprehensive seasoning.
- Strategically position apple wedges inside the air fryer basket, arranging in a precise single layer without overcrowding to promote proper circulation and crisp texture.
- Initiate air frying process, cooking for 8-10 minutes and rotating wedges midway to guarantee uniform caramelization and tenderness.
- Prepare the decadent dipping sauce by combining chilled heavy cream, rich caramel sauce, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Whip the cream mixture using an electric mixer, aerating until soft, billowy peaks emerge, creating a luxurious accompaniment.
- Present the warm, golden-crusted apple wedges alongside the silky caramel whipped cream, inviting immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Use firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture and caramelization during air frying.
- Space apple wedges slightly apart in the air fryer basket to ensure even browning and crispy edges.
- Adjust cooking time based on apple thickness and desired softness, checking at 6-8 minutes to prevent overcooking.
- For gluten-free option, confirm sugar and caramel sauce are certified gluten-free before preparing recipe.
- Control sweetness by reducing sugar coating or using alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia blend.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to cinnamon-sugar mixture for deeper warmth.
- Store leftover caramel whipped cream in refrigerator for up to 2 days, re-whipping briefly before serving.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces like cream cheese frosting or maple mascarpone for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg