Description
Crispy Apple Fries elevate classic dessert comfort with a delightful twist of golden-brown goodness. Sweet cinnamon sugar coating and warm vanilla dipping sauce invite you to savor this irresistible American treat that brings pure joy to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Frying and Serving:
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing, peeling, and slicing them into uniform French fry-like strips, approximately 1/2 inch thick, ensuring they are similar in size for even cooking.
- Create a breading station with three shallow dishes: first with flour, second with beaten eggs, and third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt.
- Systematically coat each apple strip by first rolling in flour, then dipping in egg wash, and finally thoroughly covering with seasoned panko breadcrumbs, gently pressing to ensure complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal frying.
- Carefully lower breaded apple strips into hot oil in small batches, avoiding overcrowding, and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried apple strips using a slotted spoon, draining excess oil on paper towels to maintain crispiness.
- Immediately combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a wide, shallow dish for coating.
- While still hot, roll each fried apple strip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer coated apple fries to a serving platter, dust lightly with powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- Serve immediately alongside warm caramel sauce for dipping, enjoying the crisp exterior and tender apple interior.
Notes
- Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor contrast when frying.
- Pat apple strips completely dry before breading to prevent soggy coating and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 375°F to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Use a candy thermometer for precise oil temperature control during frying process.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly version.
- Vegan modification: Substitute eggs with plant-based milk or aquafaba for coating apple strips.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia in cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Store leftover apple fries in airtight container and reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 57 mg