This spicy apple chip is an irresistible snack made effortlessly. If you're like me, returning from the farmers' market with a bounty of fresh apples and wondering what to do with them, this spicy apple chip recipe is absolutely for you.
With pantry-staple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can make a delicious and satisfying treat in the comfort of your home.
Why You'll Love This Spicy Apple Chips Recipe
Flavors: These spicy apple chips are remarkable because of their unique combination of apple sweetness enhanced with cinnamon and cayenne pepper. If you love apples, you'll surely appreciate this spicy twist.
Prepping Work: The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity(same as this Crispy Baked Eggplant). Cleaning, slicing, and sprinkling with the spice mix are all it takes to prepare the apples for baking.
The Fall Treat: Each bite is a warm and cozy reminder of the fall's arrival(like this homemade apple juice). Whether enjoyed on chilly evenings or as a festive addition to any gathering, these chips will surely delight you.
Delicious Snacks: Enjoy them as a light snack, or get creative by crumbling them onto salads or incorporating them into granola or other dishes. The possibilities are endless!
The Ingredients
- Apples: Living in Pennsylvania, surrounded by bountiful apple orchards, I've enjoyed trying many varieties. However, I've found that Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples work perfectly for making apple chips. Of course, feel free to experiment with any other apple varieties you prefer.
- Ground Cinnamon: Enhances the apples' natural sweetness and accentuates cayenne pepper.
- Cayenne pepper + Smoked Paprika: Cayenne pepper and smoked paprika add a spicy kick to every bite. If you prefer these spicy apple chips with minimal heat, you can substitute half of the cayenne pepper with paprika to tone it down. Or adjust the proportions to match your heat tolerance.
How To Make Spicy Apple Chips
- Preheat: Set your oven to 200°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper(this is important to prevent sliced apples from sticking). If you prefer, you can use a silicone baking mat instead.
- Slice The Apples: Slice the apples thinly(approximately ⅛ inch thick) using a mandolin. The thinner the slices, the crispier the apple chips will be. While you can use a sharp knife, I highly recommend using a mandolin for more consistent and evenly crispy apple chips.
- Place the spiced apple slices on the baking tray in a single layer without crowding.
- Add ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle one side of the apple slices with the spice mixture. Then, flip the apple slices over and sprinkle again on the other side.
- Bake the chips for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. (Keep an eye on them! The baking time changes depending on how thick you slice them.)
- Halfway through baking, flip the apple slices to ensure even crispiness on both sides.
- Bake until the apple chips are crisp and have shrunk to about 75% of their original size.
- Next, take-out the baking sheet from the oven and allow the spicy apple chips to cool to room temperature—they'll crisp up nicely!
Storage Ideas
- At room temperature: Transfer the leftover apple chips to an airtight sealed bag or container and store them for 1 to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: To store it for more than two days, place it in the fridge, which you can use for up to three to four days.
- Freezer: These spicy apple chips are not freezer-friendly.
- Reheat: To restore the crispiness of the apple chips, place them in the oven at a low temperature (around 250°F) for a few minutes or until they become crispy again.
How to Serve
- Cheese Board: Arrange these spicy apple chips on a cheese board alongside other delectable treats like sharp cheddar cheese and crispy pretzels.
- Dips: Pair these apple chips with creamy yogurt.
- Granola: Add crushed apple chips to your favorite granola to elevate your breakfast or snack.
- Salads: Sprinkle these crunchy apple chips on top of your favorite salads.
Frequently Asked Question
For best results, slice the apples as thinly as possible(about ⅛ inch of thickness). Thinner slices will result in crispier chips.
Yes, absolutely! If using an air fryer, do them in batches. Set the air fryer to 300°F, and without crowding, add the stale chips to the air fryer tray or basket. The spicy apple chips should be ready between 12 and 15 minutes to become crispy and golden brown(make a note that the cooking time depends on the air fryer type and the apple chips' thickness).
Printable recipe card
Spicy Apple Chips
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 200°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, add ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and salt, and mix thoroughly.
- Using a mandoline slicer, slice the apples thinly(about ⅛ inch thick).
- Arrange the apple slices on the baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides.
- Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, flipping the apple slices halfway through. Bake until they are crispy, and the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let the apple chips cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Enjoy your spicy apple chips as a crunchy snack!
Notes
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Arthy Suman
wow healthy and tasty apple chips....
Vineetha
healthy treats..I have seen apple crisps in kids snacks section and they costs quite a looot. if i had made it myself i could have saved a lot of money 🙂 BTw they looks so crispy and yumm...
Swathi Iyer
Delicious healthy treat. Love this apple crisps.
PT
simple and healthy snack..
Kitchen Queen
i tried it once and i burned the chips so i gave up, yours looks lovely.
pepper bowl
That's true Vineetha, apart from the cost factor we can also provide the kids with healthy snacks but without any preservatives, chemicals..
Ummu Azi
crispy and yummy.
Sangeetha Priya
love this healthy crisp beauties, lovely clicks too...
aromaticencounters
lovely chips!!
Shailaja Reddy
Looks different and healthy. Nice clicks.
Prasanna
Very different recipe which I have never seen. Never thought of chips out of apple. Very good.
Rashida Shaikh
I must say this is beautiful and no doubt they are healthy. Homemade stuff are always best but running oven for 2hours for few chips...Hmm, pls pass your plate 😉
Shella
Wow sounds amazing. Again I am definitely trying this out. Do I peel the apples before slicing them.
Sujatha Muralidhar
Sure! Leave the skins on, it adds a color to the fruit chips and its healthy as well.
dina and bruce miller
Okay, we just got a de-hydrator, and I sliced up a whole bunch of apples and let these crisp up, and WOW! This is my new GO TO SNACK!
Dionne
Ah, I love these and could eat a ton of them. I think. Great recipe!
Holley
I never realized how quick and easy it is to make my own apple chips at home! I'm saving so much money not buying the chips from the store!
Jules
I had so much fun making these apple chips with my granddaughter. She loves apple chips and thought she was a top chef making them herself. They are so delicious to nosh on too!
Sara Welch
This was such a quick and tasty snack that does not disappoint! Crisp and flavorful; easily, a new favorite recipe!
Tayler
These apple chops are my family’s favorite snack! I make them all the time and we all love them, especially the kids!
Hayley Dhanecha
These chips were so yum, can't wait to make once again. Thanks for the recipe
Ali
Made these baked apple chips for a snack and they turned out amazing! So tasty, and a much healthier snack than chips.
Patricia
Lots of crunchy goodness without any guilt with these tasty chips! I love the apple flavor and this is an ideal on-the-go snack, too!
Kushigalu
Love this crispy and easy apple chips recipe. Thanks for sharing.