Description
A delightful treat that combines the sweetness of apples with a creamy, caramel twist, offering a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples, cored and cut into wedges
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Cooking spray
For the Caramel Whipped Cream Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Core and cut the apples into wedges, then toss with lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the apple wedges in a single layer.
- Air fry the apple wedges for about 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then whip until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the caramel sauce into the whipped cream.
- Serve the warm apple wedges with the caramel whipped cream dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choose the right apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji for the best results.
- Cut the apple wedges evenly for uniform cooking.
- Don’t skip the lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance flavor.
- Monitor cooking time as air fryers can vary in temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250-300
- Sugar: varies based on caramel sauce
- Sodium: 50-100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2-4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: air fried apple wedges, caramel whipped cream, dessert, healthy snack