Description
These crispy and sweet Apple Fries are a delightful twist on traditional fries, featuring tart apple slices dipped in a light batter, fried to golden perfection, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect as a snack or dessert, served with caramel or vanilla yogurt dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Fries
- 3 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and cut into fry-sized strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Optional Dipping Sauce
- Caramel sauce or vanilla yogurt
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a plate lined with paper towels for draining the fried apples.
- Prepare batter: In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add milk while whisking to form a smooth, batter without lumps.
- Mix cinnamon sugar and dry apples: Combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a separate bowl. Pat the apple strips dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Batter the apples: Dip each apple strip into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off before frying. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry the apple fries: Fry the battered apple strips for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once to ensure they cook evenly and turn golden brown all over. Remove the fries and let them drain on the prepared paper towels.
- Coat fries with cinnamon sugar: While the apple fries are still warm, toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce such as caramel or vanilla yogurt for a sweet complement.
Notes
- Choosing tart apples like Granny Smith balances the sweetness of the cinnamon sugar well.
- Ensure oil is at the correct temperature (350°F) before frying to prevent greasy fries.
- Patting apples dry helps the batter adhere better and improves frying quality.
- Serve immediately for the best crispiness, as the fries soften with time.
- Leftover fries can be reheated in an oven or air fryer for a few minutes to regain crispness.
