Description
Crispy apple wedges fries bring Mediterranean charm to classic snacking, offering a delightful twist on traditional potato fries. Spiced with cinnamon and drizzled with honey, these golden-brown treats promise a sweet and satisfying indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large, firm apples (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) full-fat milk
- 1 cup (120 grams) plain flour
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil (for frying)
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 4 tablespoons sugar (divided)
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (divided)
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Carefully cleanse and extract the core from the apples, transforming them into elongated batons approximately ½ to ¾ inches wide.
- Submerge apple pieces in milk, gently stirring to ensure complete liquid coverage. Allow to rest momentarily.
- Craft a seasoned flour blend by combining flour, cornstarch, sugar, and cinnamon in a shallow receptacle.
- Prepare a separate sugar-cinnamon dusting mixture by thoroughly blending sugar and cinnamon.
- Extract apple segments from milk bath, allowing excess liquid to drip away.
- Meticulously coat each apple segment in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Position a skillet over medium heat, introducing oil for frying.
- Line a plate with absorbent paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Carefully introduce apple segments into hot oil, working in modest batches of 6-8 pieces.
- Fry each batch for 1-2 minutes per side, rotating until achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- Transfer fried apple segments onto prepared paper towel-lined plate.
- While segments remain warm, generously dust with prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Repeat frying and seasoning process for remaining apple pieces.
- Serve immediately, relishing the crisp, sweet apple fries while warm.
Notes
- Soak apple slices in milk to soften and prevent browning, creating a subtle tangy base for the coating.
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor when frying.
- Pat apple slices completely dry before coating to ensure crispy, golden exterior and prevent oil splattering.
- Experiment with alternative coatings like almond flour or gluten-free flour blend for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 254
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg