Apple Chips
Updated Sep 20, 2025
Easy apple chip recipe for crispy chips made with just apples and cinnamon and crisped up in the oven or air fryer.
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Crispy apple chips are easy to make at home
I started making apple chips because my kids were blowing through store-bought bags in about two minutes flat, and I figured I could just make them at home instead. Turns out, homemade apple chips are ridiculously easy, just apples and a little cinnamon. No sugar, no extras, just crisp, sweet slices that disappear just as fast as the store-bought ones.
Sometimes I make a big batch in the oven when I’ve got time, and other days I’ll use the air fryer if we’re craving a quick snack. Either way, they come out crunchy. They’re one of those snacks that taste like a treat but don’t take much effort, which is probably why I end up making them so often.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Apple Chip Ingredients
- Apples: I try to go for apples that are naturally sweet (so I don’t need to add sugar), like Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Fuji, and Gala.
- Cinnamon: I love the taste of cinnamon with apples. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice!
How to Make Apple Chips 2 Ways
Baked Apple Chips
Air Fryer Apple Chips
Apple Chip Recipe (Oven or Air Fryer)
Ingredients
- 2 apples like honeycrisp or pink lady
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Use an apple corer to core the apples if you prefer. Then using a very sharp knife or a mandolin, slice the apples widthwise into ⅛ inch thickness.
- Transfer the apple slices to a large bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon. Toss well to combine.
For Oven
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the apples in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven until the apples are crisp to the touch, about 3 hours, flipping halfway through.
- Transfer the apples to a wire rack and allow to come to room temperature, which will help them get more crisp.
For Air Fryer
- Preheat oven to 300°F.
- Arrange the apples in a single layer in the air fryer, being careful not to overlap them. Air fry until they are crisp to the touch, about 15 minutes, flipping a few times.
- Transfer the apples to a wire rack and allow to come to room temperature, which will help them get more crisp.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to thinly slice your apples. Using a very sharp knife or a mandoline will help you get those extra-thin apple slices (the thinness is what makes them crisp up).
- Don’t crowd your air fryer or baking sheet. Some overlap is ok, especially in the air fryer, but keeping your apple slices apart will help them crisp up better.
- Don’t skip the cooling process. When your apples are done cooking, whether in the oven or the air fryer, make sure to place them on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. When the cool air circulates around the apple chips, it helps them firm up and become more crisp.
Ideas for Using Apple Chips
- Make a dipping sauce. My kids love to eat these apple chips with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, or even homemade peanut butter.
- Top a salad. These add nice crunch to a kale salad or candied walnut salad.
- Pair with breakfast. I like using these apple chips as a seasonal fruit addition to a yogurt parfait with some homemade granola.
FAQs
Once your apple chips have cooled completely, transfer them to an airtight container or zip-top bag, and they should last at room temperature for around a week. If they lose some of their crispness, just place them on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven at 300°F for about 5 minutes!
No, you don’t have to! The peel actually adds some extra fiber and color. But if you’re not a fan of the texture, feel free to peel them.
If your homemade apple chips are chewy, they might have been sliced a bit too thick or not baked long enough. Next time, aim for consistent thin slices and make sure they’re fully dehydrated before you take them out of the oven or air fryer.
Comments
Do you have a mandoline slicer and if so which brand?
Yes, I do! I have the mandoline slicers from Joseph & Joseph and OXO and love them both!!
Tried it last night and my kid asked me to have it in his lunch box every day. So yummy
Wow, thanks for sharing that with me, so happy he loved them!
I made a batch plain and one with cinnamon and powdered ginger (amounts can vary with your preference.) Both were delicious–much better than expensive store-bought.
Tip: Time the baking carefully. If you overdo they will have to be soaked to remove from cookie sheet or basket! Next time I will pay more attention and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Homemade really makes a difference! Great tip.
These were good! I cut some slices thick and they were dried apples instead of chips which were delicious!
Thank you! Two in one!
I only have a one-ring gas burner anything I can make healthy and late at night when I am hungry?
thanks
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