Apples cut into thick wedges, shaken in a jar with a batter of flour, cornstarch, brown sugar, cinnamon and milk, rolled in sweet breadcrumbs and air-fried at 200 °C / 400 °F for 12 minutes. Crisp outside, soft and juicy inside. Served with yogurt for dipping.
Instructions
- 1
Core the apples and cut them into thick wedges, the size of steak fries.
- 2
In a large jar with a lid, combine the flour, cornstarch, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 3
Pour in the milk and stir with a spoon until there are no dry pockets. The batter should cling to the spoon like thick pancake batter.
- 4
Drop the apple wedges into the jar, close the lid and shake until every wedge is coated.
- 5
Roll each wedge in sweet breadcrumbs.
- 6
Lay the wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer so hot air reaches every side.
- 7
Air-fry at 200 °C / 400 °F for 12 minutes until the coating is golden and crisp.
12:00 - 8
Serve warm with yogurt for dipping.
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Notes from our kitchen
Cut the wedges thick: thin slices turn soft before the coating crisps. The jar does the coating with no extra bowl; shake until no wedge shows bare apple. The batter must be thick enough to hold on the fruit, so add milk gradually if your flour absorbs less. Keep the wedges in one layer and cook a second batch rather than piling them up.
Variations
- Cornflake crust. Replace the sweet breadcrumbs with crushed cornflakes for a coarser, louder crunch.
- Caramel dip. Serve with warm caramel sauce or a mix of yogurt and a spoon of honey instead of plain yogurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which apples work best?
Firm apples that hold their shape when heated, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Fuji. Soft apples turn mushy under the coating.
Do I need to peel the apples?
No. The skin helps the wedges keep their shape and the coating covers it.
Can I bake them in the oven?
Yes, 220 °C / 425 °F on a rack over a tray for about 15 minutes, turning once.
How do I store leftovers?
They are best right away. Refrigerate for up to a day and re-crisp in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F.
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