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If you’re curious about stepping up your healthy homemade snacks game, this easy crispy apple chips recipe should be at the top of your list. Learning how to make baked apple chips is a great way to save some money, reduce your processed snack consumption, and make your house smell like a (cinnamony) heaven.
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Why You’ll Love this Baked Apple Chips Recipe!
When the fall rolls around, I can’t wait to bring home my favorite apples from the market to make all my favorite apple desserts and snacks, including a batch of these crunchy apple chips!
They are light and sweet, with the warming flavor of cinnamon that pairs perfectly with the apple’s delicate sweetness. If you’re feeling a little intimidated about homemade snacks – don’t be! These are super easy to make, even in large batches! So you can make a bunch to enjoy through the week or share with friends.
Plus, these apple baked chips are delightfully budget friendly and will save you lots of money on processed snacks from the store. I also love that these are a healthy snack, with just a touch of added sugar. Kids and adults alike love them and they make a great snack to pack in a lunch box.
Some of my other favorite healthy ways to serve apples are in this vegan coleslaw recipe, a breakfast quinoa bowl, and these stuffed baked apples.
Ingredients for Easy Apple Chips
You don’t need much to make a batch of baked apple chips! A few spices, sugar, and apples. Check out the attached grocery list for easy shopping!
- Apples: Choose firm, medium-sized apples with a sweet flavor and crisp texture. Try to pick out apples that don’t have any visible bruises or soft spots.
- Sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg: This combo adds warming sweetness to these baked apple chips.
How To Make Apple Chips
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Step 1: First, preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (107 degrees C). Meanwhile, slice the apples into very thin rings. I leave the core in because I think it makes a prettier apple chip, but you can remove it if you like.
Step 2: Next, place the apple rings on a lined baking sheet in a single layer. Then mix together sugar and spices in a small bowl.
Step 3: Sprinkle the sugar-spice mixture over the apple rings.
Step 4: Finally, place the baking sheet in the oven. Baking time will depend on the thickness and water content of your apple slices. They should be done in 1 ½ to 2 hours. You’ll know they’re finished when they’re crisp. Enjoy!
Toni’s Recipe Tips
- Thin slices are best! If you slice the apples more than 1/8 inch thick, they will still be delicious, but they won’t be as crisp.
- Enjoy these oven-baked apple chips chopped on top of salads, on top of oatmeal, and, of course, right out of the container!
- Use crisp apples and avoid soft apples such as Red Delicious and McIntosh apples. They aren’t that great for cooking and definitely don’t work as well as other crisp varieties.
FAQs for Apple Chips in the Oven
Yes, they are a healthier option when compared to other types of chips such as potato and tortilla chips. Even better, these apple chips are baked in the oven instead of fried, making them an even better healthy alternative.
Any sweet-crisp apple will do nicely. Pink Lady, Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp are four widely available ones. Consider trying a mix of apples for a nice variety of chips.
A mandolin slicer works great for achieving paper-thin, uniform slices. However, if you don’t have one, use a sharp knife and be patient with yourself!
Store your crunchy apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Baking your apple chips at a low heat is the first key to crispy success.
More Homemade Chip Recipes
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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
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Crispy Baked Kale Chips [+ Air Fryer Method]
Vegan Appetizers
Carrot Fries [Air Fryer + Oven]
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Baked Apple Chips
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Ingredients
- 2 firm, medium-size apples
- 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (107 degrees C). Slice apples into very thin rings. I leave the core in because I think it makes a prettier apple chip, but you can remove it if you like.
- Place the apple rings on a lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, mix together sugar and spices. Sprinkle over apple rings.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven. Baking time will depend on the thickness and water content of your apple slices. They should be done in 1 ½ to 2 hours. You’ll know they’re finished when they’re crisp.
Notes
- Thin slices are best! If you slice the apples more than 1/8 inch thick, they will still be delicious, but they won’t be as crisp.
- Enjoy these oven-baked apple chips chopped on top of salads, on top of oatmeal, and, of course, right out of the container!
- Use crisp apples and avoid soft apples such as Red Delicious and McIntosh apples. They aren’t that great for cooking and definitely don’t work as well as other crisp varieties.
You said either brown or granulated sugar should work, but what specifically do you use in your recipe?
Hi Michelle! The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of granulated white sugar mixed with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Thanks so much for checking, and I hope you love your apple chips!