Description
Sweet, golden Air Fried Apple Wedges mingle with silky caramel whipped cream for a delightful dessert. Crisp apple slices and luscious dipping sauce create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 4 large apples
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples, ensuring no moisture remains on the surface.
- Core the apples and slice them into uniform wedges, maintaining approximately 1/2-inch thickness for consistent cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to create a fragrant spice blend.
- Gently coat each apple wedge with the spice mixture, ensuring even distribution of the seasoning.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, allowing it to reach the optimal temperature for crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Arrange apple wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to promote proper air circulation.
- Air fry the seasoned wedges for 8-10 minutes, pausing midway to shake the basket and promote even browning.
- While apples are cooking, prepare the caramel whipped cream by whipping heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually fold in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and caramel sauce into the whipped cream, creating a smooth and decadent dipping sauce.
- Once apple wedges are golden and slightly crisp, remove from air fryer and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the warm apple wedges to a serving platter and accompany with the caramel whipped cream dipping sauce.
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to enjoy the warm, spiced apple wedges with the luxurious caramel cream.
Notes
- Select apples with firm, crisp texture like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best air frying results.
- Pat apple wedges completely dry to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy edges during cooking.
- Experiment with spice blend by adding pinches of cardamom or ginger for complex flavor profile.
- Adjust air fryer cooking time based on apple thickness and personal preference for softness or crispness.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free and vegan version by substituting dairy whipped cream with coconut cream.
- Prevent apple wedges from sticking by lightly spraying basket with neutral cooking oil before placing fruit.
- Store leftover caramel whipped cream in refrigerator for up to three days, gently re-whipping before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 32 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg