Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious dessert with these Air Fried Apple Wedges coated in cinnamon sugar and served with a luscious caramel whipped cream dipping sauce. Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with warm spice flavors, this treat is perfect for a cozy snack or an elegant dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Wedges
- 2 medium Gala apples
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the apples)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Dipping Sauce
- 4 oz whipped cream
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel the Gala apples and remove the cores. Slice them into wedges about 1/4-inch thick to ensure even cooking and the perfect balance of crispness and tenderness.
- Coat the Apple Wedges: In a mixing bowl, drizzle the melted butter over the apple wedges and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Toss carefully to evenly coat all slices with the butter and cinnamon.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for several minutes to make sure it reaches the ideal temperature for cooking the apples quickly and evenly.
- Air Fry the Apples: Arrange the coated apple wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-7 minutes, monitoring closely until the apples become tender with a crispy, golden edge.
- Prepare the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: While the apples are air frying, mix together the sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a small bowl. This will add a sweet, spicy finish to the warm apples.
- Toss in Cinnamon-Sugar: Once the apple wedges are done, immediately remove them from the air fryer and toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly while warm.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: In a separate bowl, gently fold the caramel sauce into the whipped cream. Do this slowly to keep the whipped cream light and airy while blending in the rich caramel flavor.
- Chill the Dipping Sauce: Refrigerate the caramel whipped cream for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Arrange the warm apple wedges on a serving plate and serve with the chilled caramel whipped cream dipping sauce on the side for a perfectly balanced, delicious treat.
Notes
- Choose firm apples like Gala to ensure the wedges hold their shape during air frying.
- You can substitute caramel sauce with dulce de leche or butterscotch sauce for different flavor variations.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut whipped cream and vegan butter.
- Serve immediately after tossing in cinnamon sugar for best texture.
- Monitor the apples while air frying to prevent overcooking and ensure crisp edges.
