If you’re searching for a healthy, homemade snack that’s as versatile as it is delicious, look no further than baked apple chips. With just a few simple steps and one ingredient (yes you heard that right, just one ingredient!), you’ll create a batch of perfectly crisp apple chips that are naturally sweet and satisfyingly crunchy. These chips make an excellent light snack for when you’re craving something sweet but healthy and can also be used to add texture and flavor to your favorite salads. Customize them with cinnamon, a touch of coconut oil, or apple pie spice for added variety and a touch of warmth in every bite.
Crispy Baked Apple Chips
These baked apple chips are a simple, crispy snack with easy options for added flavors like cinnamon or apple pie spice for a tasty twist.
Ingredients
- 4 small apples or 2 large apples
Instructions
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Core the Apples (Optional): If you’d like apple rings, use an apple corer to remove the core from each apple. For standard apple chips, you can skip this step.
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Slice the Apples: Using a mandoline, slice the apples into thin rounds about ⅛-inch thick, making sure to cut perpendicular to the core. This will result in slices with a hole in the center, creating apple rings.
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Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the apple slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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First Bake: Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 225°F (107°C) and bake for 90 minutes.
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Flip the Slices: Take the baking sheet out of the oven and carefully flip each apple slice. Return the sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
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Cool and Crisp: Crack the oven and allow the chips to cool for 1 hour. If you want them extra crispy extend the time for 1.5-2 hours.
Recipe Notes
- Melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil.
- Drizzle over the apple slices. Using your hands, massage the oil onto each slice.
- Bake according to directions.
- Sprinkle the apple slices with cinnamon.
- Bake according to direction.
- Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
- Sprinkle over the sliced apples.
- Bake according to directions.
- Combine 1/4 cup cinnamon and 1 tablespoon ground apple pie spice.
- Sprinkle over the sliced apples.
