Description
Indulgent crispy apple fries bring a sweet twist to classic comfort snacks, delivering crunchy golden perfection that elevates dessert expectations. Cinnamon-sugar coated and perfectly fried, you’ll savor this irresistible treat that blends nostalgic flavors with playful culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and cut into fry-shaped strips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko works well for extra crunch)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Dry Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Carefully slice crisp apples into uniform, elongated strips after removing the skin and core, maintaining consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Create three distinct coating zones: the first with a light flour dusting, the second with a whisked egg and milk blend, and the third combining fragrant sugar, warm cinnamon, aromatic nutmeg, and crunchy breadcrumbs.
- Meticulously coat each apple strip by first rolling in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dipping into the egg mixture, allowing excess liquid to cascade off, and finally enveloping in the spiced breadcrumb mixture with gentle pressing.
- Prepare a deep skillet or fryer with vegetable oil, heating to a precise temperature around 350°F, creating an ideal environment for achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Carefully lower the breaded apple strips into the hot oil in small batches, preventing overcrowding and maintaining oil temperature, frying each side until they transform into a rich, amber-colored delicacy.
- Extract the golden-brown apple fries using a slotted spoon, transferring them to a paper towel-lined surface to absorb excess oil and allow slight cooling.
- Present the warm, crispy apple fries elegantly, optionally embellishing with a luxurious caramel drizzle or a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance.
- Pat apple strips completely dry before breading to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering.
- Use a candy thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature for consistent golden-brown results.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond or coconut flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg