Description
Make your own healthy and crispy cinnamon apple chips at home. These baked apple chips are a perfect snack, easy to make, and full of natural sweetness with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-3 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith work well)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar or maple syrup (for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Using a mandoline slicer or a very sharp knife, carefully slice the apples into uniform 1/16-inch thick rounds. Discard the core pieces.
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Do not overlap them.
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon with sugar (if using). Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the apple slices.
- Bake for 1 hour, then flip each apple slice. Continue baking for another 1 to 2.5 hours, or until the chips are completely dry and crispy. The total baking time will vary depending on your oven and the thickness of your apple slices.
- Turn off the oven and leave the apple chips inside for another 30 minutes to cool and crisp up further.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before storing.
Notes
- For best results, use a mandoline to get consistently thin slices, which helps them crisp up evenly.
- If your chips are not fully crisp after cooling, you can put them back in a low oven for a bit longer.
- Store the cooled apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Different apple varieties will yield slightly different flavors and textures. Experiment to find your favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50-70
- Sugar: 10-15g
- Sodium: 0-5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15-20g
- Fiber: 2-3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg