Description
These Oven Baked Apple Chips are a delicious, healthy snack option that’s easy to prepare. Thinly sliced apples are baked at a low temperature until crisp, optionally sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for a touch of sweetness and warmth. Perfect for a guilt-free treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2–3 apples (any variety)
- Cinnamon sugar (optional; mix of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C), then once ready, reduce the temperature to 250°F (120°C) for the baking process. This lower temperature helps dry the apple slices slowly without burning.
- Slice Apples: Using a mandoline slicer if possible, slice the apples very thinly, about 1/16-inch thick. Thin slices are essential for achieving a crisp texture.
- Arrange Slices: Place the apple slices on a baking rack sprayed with non-stick spray or on a parchment paper-lined baking tray. Ensure slices do not overlap for even baking.
- Optional Sprinkle: Lightly sprinkle the apple slices with cinnamon sugar if you want a sweet and spiced flavor enhancement.
- Bake Apples: Bake the apple slices in the oven for 1 hour. Halfway through baking, flip the slices and rotate the trays to ensure even baking and crisping on both sides.
- Cool in Oven: When the apple slices are browned and starting to crisp, turn off the oven and crack the oven door open. Allow the apple chips to cool inside the oven completely to maintain crispness.
- Serve: Once fully cooled and crisp, the apple chips are ready to serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to preserve crunchiness.
Notes
- Using a mandoline slicer ensures even thin slices, crucial for crisp drying.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on apple thickness and oven variations; monitor closely after 1 hour.
- Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties such as Fuji, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp for varying sweetness and tartness.
- Store baked apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp for up to a week.
- Omit cinnamon sugar to keep the snack healthier and suitable for those avoiding added sugars.
