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Crispy Air Fried Apple Wedges with Cinnamon Sugar and Decadent Caramel Whipped Cream Dipping Sauce

The ultimate air fried apple wedges featuring fresh Granny Smith apples, aromatic cinnamon sugar coating, and luxurious caramel whipped cream dipping sauce. This irresistible dessert combines the crispy caramelized exterior with the tender sweet-tart interior, creating an unforgettable autumn treat that elevates the classic baked apple to extraordinary heights perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy weeknight desserts, or any time you crave the perfect balance of healthy fruit and indulgent sweetness.

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Mastering Your Perfect Air Fried Apple Wedges

Essential Ingredients Selection

Creating Your Masterpiece

Perfect Apple Preparation:
Learning to cut uniform wedges ensures even cooking and consistent texture, while properly coating each piece guarantees that sweet cinnamon-sugar crust on every bite.
Air Fryer Temperature Mastery:
Understanding how air circulation and precise temperature control creates that perfect crispy exterior while maintaining tender, juicy apple flesh inside without any greasiness.
Cinnamon-Sugar Caramelization:
Mastering the technique of coating and timing allows the sugar to caramelize into a crispy shell rather than burning, creating that addictive crackly texture that contrasts with soft apple.
Whipped Cream Technique:
Achieving the ideal soft peak consistency and gently folding in caramel without deflating the cream creates a light, airy dipping sauce with beautiful marbled swirls throughout.
Timing and Presentation:
Serving the wedges at the optimal temperature when they're still warm and crispy but not too hot, paired with cold whipped cream creates the ultimate temperature and texture contrast that makes this dessert unforgettable.
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The Art of Air Fried Apple Wedges Perfection

Perfect Apple Preparation
Learning to cut uniform wedges ensures even cooking and consistent texture, while properly coating each piece guarantees that sweet cinnamon-sugar crust on every bite.
Air Fryer Temperature Mastery
Understanding how air circulation and precise temperature control creates that perfect crispy exterior while maintaining tender, juicy apple flesh inside without any greasiness.
Cinnamon-Sugar Caramelization
Mastering the technique of coating and timing allows the sugar to caramelize into a crispy shell rather than burning, creating that addictive crackly texture that contrasts with soft apple.
Whipped Cream Technique
Achieving the ideal soft peak consistency and gently folding in caramel without deflating the cream creates a light, airy dipping sauce with beautiful marbled swirls throughout.
Timing and Presentation
Serving the wedges at the optimal temperature when they're still warm and crispy but not too hot, paired with cold whipped cream creates the ultimate temperature and texture contrast that makes this dessert unforgettable.
Mastering Your Perfect Air Fried Apple Wedges
Apple Selection: Granny Smith apples work best for their tartness and firm texture that holds up during air frying, but Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples also work wonderfully for a sweeter result.
Temperature Control: Don't exceed 375°F as higher temperatures can burn the sugar coating before the apples soften properly. Lower temperatures around 350°F work better for thicker wedges.
Coating Technique: For extra crispy coating, let the cinnamon-sugar coated wedges sit for 2-3 minutes before air frying to allow the sugar to dissolve slightly and adhere better.
Make-Ahead Option: The caramel whipped cream can be made up to 4 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator. Re-whip briefly before serving if it deflates.
Customization Ideas: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar, or mix mini chocolate chips into the whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Storage Guidance: Apple wedges are best enjoyed fresh and crispy, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1 day and reheated in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness.
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Crispy Air Fried Apple Wedges with Cinnamon Sugar and Decadent Caramel Whipped Cream Dipping Sauce

The ultimate air fried apple wedges featuring fresh Granny Smith apples, aromatic cinnamon sugar coating, and luxurious caramel whipped cream dipping sauce. This irresistible dessert combines the crispy caramelized exterior with the tender sweet-tart interior, creating an unforgettable autumn treat that elevates the classic baked apple to extraordinary heights perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy weeknight desserts, or any time you crave the perfect balance of healthy fruit and indulgent sweetness.

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Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Total Time
22 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Dessert
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Yield
4 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Apple Wedges:
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4 medium Granny Smith apples
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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For the Caramel Whipped Cream Dipping Sauce:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
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3 tablespoons caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Pinch of sea salt
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For Special Equipment:
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Air fryer with basket
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Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
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Medium mixing bowl

Instructions

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Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes while preparing the apples.
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Wash and dry the apples thoroughly, then cut each apple into 8 wedges by slicing in half, removing the core, and cutting each half into 4 equal wedges.
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In a large bowl, toss the apple wedges with melted coconut oil or butter until evenly coated.
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In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then sprinkle over the oiled apple wedges and toss until each wedge is evenly coated with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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Arrange apple wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap for maximum crispiness. Work in batches if necessary.
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Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the wedges halfway through cooking, until the edges are golden brown and caramelized and the apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
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While the apples cook, prepare the caramel whipped cream by adding cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to a chilled mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until soft peaks form.
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Gently fold 3 tablespoons of caramel sauce into the whipped cream using a spatula, creating beautiful caramel swirls throughout. Do not overmix to maintain the marbled appearance.
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Transfer the finished apple wedges to a serving plate and let cool for 2-3 minutes to allow the coating to set slightly.
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Serve the warm crispy apple wedges immediately with the caramel whipped cream dipping sauce on the side, drizzling extra caramel sauce over the top of the cream if desired. Enjoy while the wedges are still warm and crispy.