Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fries with Caramel Dip
Fall in fry form! 🍎 These Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fries with Caramel Dip are crispy, cinnamon-y and dangerously dunkable.
Granny Smith apple sticks get coated in flour, egg and panko, fried until deep golden, then tossed in cinnamon sugar while they’re warm.
Serve them with warm caramel sauce for dipping.
Why You’ll Love It
- Crispy outside. Panko makes them extra crunchy.
- Tart and sweet. Granny Smith apples with cinnamon sugar.
- Caramel dip. Warm caramel makes them irresistible.
- Fun to share. Great for a party or movie night.
- Serves 4 to 6. A big basket full.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Granny Smith apples: Cut into 1/2-inch sticks.
- Flour, eggs and panko: The three-step coating.
- Sugar and cinnamon: Tossed on while the fries are warm.
- Vegetable oil: For frying.
- Caramel sauce: Warmed for dipping.
You’ll find the exact amounts and steps in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make It
Cut the apples into 1/2-inch sticks (peeling is optional). Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs and panko, and coat each apple stick in flour, then egg, then panko. Heat about an inch of oil in a deep skillet and fry the sticks in batches until deep golden, then drain them on paper towels. Mix the sugar and cinnamon and toss the warm fries in it. Serve them warm with warm caramel sauce for dipping.
Tips for the Best Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fries with Caramel Dip
- Peel or don’t. Peeling is optional.
- Press the panko on. It helps the coating stick.
- Check the oil. Heat it to 350°F before frying.
- Fry in batches. Crowding the pan makes them soggy.
- Toss while warm. The cinnamon sugar sticks better.
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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Fries with Caramel Dip
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Peel (optional) and cut the apples into 1/2-inch-thick sticks.
- Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, panko.
- Dredge each apple stick in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing to coat.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry the sticks in batches 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon; toss the warm fries in the cinnamon sugar.
- Serve warm with the warmed caramel sauce for dipping!
Notes
- Peeling the apples is optional.
- Fry in batches in oil heated to 350°F.