Description
- egin by washing the Gala apples and slicing them into even wedges, ensuring they are about 1/4-inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the melted butter with 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Add the apple wedges and stir until they are completely coated in the mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes, allowing it to reach the ideal temperature for crisping.
- Carefully place the apple wedges in the air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer to promote even cooking. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until they are soft and attractively browned on the edges.
- While the apples are cooking, mix together the sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl, creating a sweet coating.
- Once cooked, remove the apple wedges from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are fully covered while still warm.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whipped cream and caramel sauce, stirring gently to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Refrigerate the caramel whipped cream mixture for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and achieve a firmer consistency.
- Serve the warm apple wedges on a vibrant plate alongside the chilled caramel whipped cream dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Gala apples
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 4 oz whipped cream
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- egin by washing the Gala apples and slicing them into even wedges, ensuring they are about 1/4-inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the melted butter with 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Add the apple wedges and stir until they are completely coated in the mixture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes, allowing it to reach the ideal temperature for crisping.
- Carefully place the apple wedges in the air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer to promote even cooking. Cook for 6-8 minutes or until they are soft and attractively browned on the edges.
- While the apples are cooking, mix together the sugar and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a small bowl, creating a sweet coating.
- Once cooked, remove the apple wedges from the air fryer and immediately toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until they are fully covered while still warm.
- In a separate bowl, combine the whipped cream and caramel sauce, stirring gently to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Refrigerate the caramel whipped cream mixture for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld and achieve a firmer consistency.
- Serve the warm apple wedges on a vibrant plate alongside the chilled caramel whipped cream dipping sauce.
Notes
- Gala apples are a great choice for this recipe, but you can also use other varieties such as Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the cinnamon mixture for an extra layer of flavor.
- Sprinkle the wedges with chopped pecans or walnuts before air frying.
- Use vegan butter and whipped cream to make this recipe entirely plant-based.
- For a touch of heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-8 minutes