These apple fries are battered, cooked until golden brown, then coated in cinnamon sugar and served with caramel dip. The absolute BEST way to eat apples!
Forget potato french fries, these apple fries are where it’s at! Part apple pie, part churro, these treats are the perfect dessert or party snack.
These apple fries are one of the best things I’ve ever eaten, this recipe is a MUST TRY. It’s apple slices coated in batter, then fried and rolled in cinnamon sugar. While these apple fries are incredible on their own, they are even better when you add caramel for dipping.
How do you make apple fries?
The first thing you need to do to make apple fries is choose your apples. There are countless varieties of apples, but some of them are not suited for frying as they’ll turn to mush. I highly recommend using Granny Smith apples for this recipe, they hold their shape beautifully and are available at every grocery store.
You’ll need to core and peel your apples, then cut them into wedges. Be sure to cut your apples into similar sized wedges so they cook at the same rate.
The next step is to prepare the batter, which is similar to a pancake batter. While you make your batter, heat up some oil for frying.
Each apple slice gets dunked in the batter then goes into the frying pan until golden brown. Finally, roll each apple slice in cinnamon sugar as it comes out of the fryer; be sure to do this right away as the sugar mixture sticks best when the apples are hot.
These apple fries almost taste like apple doughnuts, and they’re even better when you add a little caramel to the mix. You can use caramel ice cream topping, or a tub of caramel apple dip that’s typically found in the produce section near the fresh apples.
These apple fries are definitely a little on the indulgent side, but SO worth it. They always get rave reviews and are super fun to eat.
The next time you find yourself with a few apples on hand, give these apple fries a try. Or don’t wait, and run to the store today to grab the ingredients – you’ll be glad you did!
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Apple Fries
Ingredients
- 3 large Granny Smith Apples peeled, cored and cut into wedges
- 3/4 cup milk I use 1%
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar divided use
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- oil for frying
- 1 cup caramel sauce or caramel dip
- mint sprigs for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the milk, flour, egg, baking power and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir until smooth.
- Place the remaining sugar and cinnamon on a plate; stir to combine.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a pot to 350 degrees F.
- Dip each apple slice into the batter, then add to the pot of oil. Cook 4-5 apple slices at a time for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- Remove the apples from the oil and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Repeat the process with the remaining apples.
- Serve your apple fries immediately with caramel sauce. Garnish with mint sprigs if desired.
Claudia Krusch says
I love seeing that! My husband has a similar recipe which was a old family recipe we love!
Debbie says
These look so delicious! What a fun idea!
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
This all looks fabulous! I am totally going to have to try these apple fries asap. Sounds super delicious.
Heather Stone says
I have always wanted to make these, so glad you posted this so now I can print this out and make these for my son’s going away party (going off to college) in June!
Mimi Green says
Granny Smith is my absolute favorite type of apple. Honestly, it is the only kind that I like. Everything about these apple fries is freaking delicious. Cinnamon and sugar is always a winning combination.
Lynndee says
They look so good! Wish I had all the ingredients right now so I could make them. This would be a hit here for sure.
Ann F. Snook-Moreau says
Oh my gosh, these look divine! I always go apple picking in the fall and run out of recipe ideas for how to use all my apples, so I’ll definitely bookmark this idea for then!
Ruth I says
My niece loves apple and fries. I am sure she will like this one. It looks easy to make and delicious!
Kathy says
These look so delicious. I’m going to have to make them with my girls soon. I think they’re really going to love them. They look so yummy!
Victoria Heckstall says
Wow! This one’s a winner.This looks so delightful and tasty. I would love to try making this recipe. My boys would both probably DIG this!
Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers says
Yum. I love cinnamon apples. We have some apples in the fridge. I might have to make these tomorrow.
Jenn says
Those look fabulous. My kids eat apples like they are going out of style. I can’t wait to surprise them with this recipe
Terri Steffes says
Dear heavens, these look amazing. I am adding them to my fall file. I have to make these for my dear friends when the apples come on in September.
Heather says
I almost want to head to the store right now to get everything and make them. They look and sound so yummy!
Joely Smith says
I love this recipe!! I make a killer hot cinnamon apple recipe but this would be a surprising twist for my family! Seriously moth is watering! Thank you for this great idea!
Stacie says
Everything about this is so perfect! I have to make these. I can already taste them.
Cherri Megasko says
Oh my goodness! These look incredibly delicious – my mouth is watering right now. I can’t wait to get to the store so I can buy some apples and caramel!
The Novice says
These look AMAZING! The next time I’ve got some apples lying around, I’ll definitely give this a go.
LaTrice says
Yummy!!! Apples and caramel are a match made in heaven. 🙂
2pots2cook says
Absolutely perfect and so simple ! Thank you ! Pinning to Kids board 🙂