Description
Crispy and healthy Oven Baked Apple Chips are a perfect snack made by thinly slicing apples and baking them until they are golden and crisp. Lightly sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these apple chips offer a sweet, crunchy treat that’s easy to prepare and ideal for a wholesome snack anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2–3 apples (any variety)
- Cinnamon sugar (optional) – about 1 teaspoon or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) initially, then reduce the temperature to 250°F (120°C) before placing the apple slices inside. This helps to cook the apples evenly and slowly for crispiness.
- Slice Apples: Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the apples very thinly, about 1/16-inch thick. Thin slices ensure the chips bake evenly and become crisp.
- Arrange Slices: Place the apple slices on a baking rack that’s been lightly sprayed with non-stick spray or lay them on a parchment-lined baking tray. Make sure slices don’t overlap for even baking.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar (Optional): Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly over the apple slices if you like a sweet spice flavor. This step is optional and can be adjusted to taste.
- Bake the Chips: Bake the apple slices for 1 hour at 250°F, flipping and rotating the trays halfway through the time to ensure even cooking and browning on both sides.
- Cool in Oven: Once the apple slices are browned and starting to crisp, turn off the oven. Crack the oven door open and let the apple chips cool completely inside the oven. This cooling process helps them crisp up fully.
- Serve: Once cooled and fully crisp, serve the apple chips as a delicious and healthy snack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for consistent, paper-thin slices.
- Any apple variety works, but firm apples like Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith hold up best.
- If you want extra sweetness, sprinkle cinnamon sugar before baking.
- For sugar-free version, omit the cinnamon sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon only.
- Make sure slices are spaced apart to prevent sticking and ensure even drying.
- Store apple chips in an airtight container to keep them crisp for up to 1 week.
