Apple Potato Chips (Crispy and Easy!)

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apple chips Has been one of my kids’ favorite snacks for years. I’ve bought them before, but they taste so much better if you make your own! Homemade apple slice recipes taste fresher, are more cost-effective, and can be customized with sweetness and flavoring.Learning how to make apple slices is very similar to making zucchini slices, but this time for a sweet fall snack. It’s so easy too!

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for homemade apple slices, the role each ingredient plays in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• apple – You can use any variety you like! Some great apples are Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, Gala, or my personal favorite, the Jazz apple. Make sure they are firm so they are easy to slice.
• sweetener – this is optional, not necessary if your apples are already sweet!Regular sugar works great, but I prefer the besta natural sweetener with no aftertaste, sugar or calories.
• Cinnamon – brings warm autumn flavors. See below for other seasoning ideas!

Variation: Adding lemon juice keeps it fresh longer.

It’s not necessary, but a squeeze of lemon juice on the slices before baking will reduce browning and your apple slices will last longer. I usually don’t add it because they go so fast!

How to Make Apple Chips

This section shows how to make baked apple slices, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. piece. Remove the stems from the apples.use a sharp knife or mandolin Slice the apples into as thin slices as possible. (A mandolin works best if you have one!) Arrange apple slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Tip: If you have an oven safe rack, use it!

It’s not necessary, but the chips will be crispier (and finish a little quicker) if you bake them on a rack mounted on a baking sheet.i have and love this set!

2. season. In a small bowl, stir together sweetener (if desired) and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the sides of the apples (or just the cinnamon).
3. bake. Bake the apple slices in the oven, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and dry. Cool completely for extra crispiness.

Variation: Use an air fryer or dehydrator!

• For the Air Fryer Apple Slices: Place in a single layer in a basket and air fry at 320°F for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. (You’ll need to cook them in batches.) Just like the oven version, cool completely until crisp.
• For the dehydrated apple slices: Place on a rack in a single layer and dehydrate for 6-12 hours, until crisp.

Seasoning Variations

Cinnamon Apple Chips are a favorite flavor, but you can customize them with other fall spices:

• Citrus – add some dried lemon peel powder or dried orange peel powder. Fresh or coarser dry zest might work, but the texture won’t be as good.
• autumn spiced – In addition to cinnamon, you can also sprinkle a little nutmeg, cloves or cardamom.
• Apple Spice – Use apple pie spice instead of cinnamon.
• pumpkin spice – use Pumpkin Pie Spice instead of cinnamon.

Remember that apples will shrink when baked, so use less seasoning.

storage instructions

Store apple slices in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 1 week. They will soften after 24 hours, but you can make them crispy again! Return them to the 200°F oven to dry for 10 minutes, then let cool on the counter until crisp.

Ways to Use Apple Chips

The best way to eat apple slices is by themselves! But you can also reuse them for other recipes:

• breakfast – Crushed and sprinkled on top coconut yogurt or oatmeal.
• salad – break into small pieces and use them as a crunchy topping salad.They pair especially well with fall flavors Butternut Squash Salador substitute fresh apples winter salad.
• granola – add them to homemade granola even Granola Bars Gives a fruity flavor and extra crunch.
• Deli – use them in place of crackers on a plate with charcuterie and cheese for a fall-themed plate.

More Crunchy Snack Recipes

Looking for a healthier, crunchy snack option? Get a real crunch with these easy recipes:

Apple Potato Chips (Crispy and Easy!)

Homemade Apple Slices, crunchy, light, sweet and healthy! Just two ingredients are needed to make this easy fall snack recipe: apples and cinnamon.

Prepare: 10 minute

chef: 2 Hour

all: 2 Hour 10 minute

Serving Size: 4 (Adjust according to recipe ratio)

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1. Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C). Line 2 bakeware Line with parchment paper (or place an oven-safe rack on a baking sheet).

2. Remove the stems from the apples.use one mandolin (recommended) or a sharp knife, slice apples into as thin slices as possible, about 1/8-inch thick. Arrange apple slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.

3. In a small bowl, stir together sweetener (if using) and cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon mixture over sides of apples.

4. Bake the apple slices for 2 hours, turning halfway through, until golden brown and beginning to crisp.

5. Remove chips from oven and let cool completely. (They will crisp up as they cool.)

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 10-12 chips

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 88

fat 0.3 grams

protein 0.4 grams

total carbohydrates 23.3 grams

net carbs 19.2 grams

fiber 4.1 grams

sugar 17.4 grams

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