Description
Crispy golden apple fries offer a sweet twist on classic potato snacks that will delight dessert enthusiasts. Cinnamon sugar coating and vanilla dip make these treats irresistible for casual gatherings or family movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sparkling water or milk
Coating and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Frying and Optional Sauce:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse and pat dry the apples, transforming them into French fry-like wedges by slicing lengthwise and removing the central core with precision.
- Create a trio of coating stations: one with seasoned flour mixture, another with whisked eggs, and the final station filled with crisp breadcrumbs.
- Meticulously dredge each apple wedge through the flour blend, ensuring complete coverage, then immerse in egg wash, and finally roll generously in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to secure the crunchy exterior.
- Prepare a deep skillet with vegetable oil, heating to a medium-high temperature. Verify oil readiness by dropping a breadcrumb fragment, which should sizzle immediately upon contact.
- Gently lower breaded apple wedges into the hot oil, working in small batches to maintain optimal cooking temperature. Rotate periodically to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Extract the crispy apple fries using a slotted spoon, transferring to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and preserve crispiness.
- Finish by delicately dusting with powdered sugar and presenting alongside caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dipping experience.
Notes
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and stability during frying.
- Pat apple wedges completely dry before coating to help breading stick better and prevent oil splattering.
- Keep oil temperature consistent around 350-375°F for even, golden-brown crispy fries without burning.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like crushed graham crackers or panko for varied crunch and flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg