Description
These air fryer candy apples are the perfect treat for fall, combining the classic candy apple flavor with the convenience of an air fryer. Enjoy a sweet, crunchy coating with a hint of cinnamon, all made easily at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples, firm variety (Granny Smith or Fuji recommended)
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon extract (optional)
- 6 wooden candy apple sticks
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by removing any wax. Dip apples in boiling water for 5 seconds and scrub dry. Insert sticks firmly into the apples.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently until the sugar is moistened. Clip a candy thermometer to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil without stirring. Wipe down any sugar crystals from the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush.
- Continue boiling until the candy thermometer reads between 300°F and 310°F, approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
- Stir in the gel food coloring and cinnamon extract, and let the bubbles settle for 1-2 minutes.
- Dip each apple into the syrup, coating evenly. Allow excess to drip off before placing on a non-stick surface to cool.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Place the cooled candy apples in the air fryer basket and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly warm and the coating is glossy.
Notes
- Ensure the syrup reaches 300°F for a hard crack coating.
- Let the coating settle before dipping to avoid a bubbly texture.
- Store candy apples at room temperature for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy apple
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 65
- Sodium: 3
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 71
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
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