One-ingredient homemade baked apple chips are healthy, light, crispy and so crave-worthy. Plus, unlike most store-bought chips, these contain nothing other than apples, meaning no added sugar. The best part? They are so easy to make, you will be wondering why you haven't been making these all along.
Apple season is one of my favourite seasons. I use it up in everything this time of year. My favourite ways are to throw it into an apple walnut salad, into butternut squash and apple soup, and of course, into a ton of baked goodies such as apple muffins, apple hand pies, and apple crisp. My new favourite way? Baked apple chips.
What are Apple Chips?
Apple chips are apples that have been thinly sliced and dried out until super crispy and crunchy, basically until the water content has been removed. Most commercially produced apple chips use a dehydrator or other fancy equipment to make, but you can make a small batch at home in the oven in just a few simple steps.
How to Make the Best Baked Apple Chips
It is so easy to make apple chips. You will need to set aside just 5-10 minutes to prep, and allow the apples so slow-bake over 2.5 hours.
First, preheat the oven to 200 F, and line a large ½ pan baking sheet with a slipat mat or parchment paper.
Then, prepare your apples. From the bottom of the apples, slice them into very thin slices, about ⅛ thick. Use a mandoline or a knife to slice. Place them down in a single even layer on the lined baking pan. You don't need to leave any space between them as they will shrink. For extra flavour, you can sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
Bake for 1 hour, then flip the apple slices over and bake for another 1.5 hours. If the apples aren't crispy enough, continue to bake, checking on them every 10-15 minutes.
Tips and Tricks
- Slice your apples super thin. I use a mandoline slicer on the thinest setting to slice the apples super thin and evenly. You can also use a knife. You want to slice the apples about ⅛-inch thick.
- Add some cinnamon. You can switch things up and add a little cinnamon on top for a different flavour. You can sprinkle about a teaspoon on cinnamon on top before popping the apples into the oven.
- How to store. Store homemade apple chips in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.
More Apple Recipes
- Easy Cinnamon Apple Granola
- Braided Lattice Apple Pie
- Butternut Squash and Apple Soup with Toasted Croutons
- Individual Apple Crisp
- Easy Apple Hand Pies
- Apple Walnut Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Apple Cardamom Cake with Caramel Pecan Butter Topping
- Spiced Apple Oatmeal Muffins with Crumb Topping
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Recipe
Baked Apple Chips
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
One-ingredient homemade baked apple chips are healthy, light, crispy and so crave-worthy. They contain no added sugar and are so easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 3 gala apples
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 F. Line a large ½ pan baking sheet with a slipat mat or parchment paper.
- From the bottom of the apples, slice into very thin slices, about ⅛ thick. Use a mandoline or a knife to slice. Place them down in a single even layer on the lined baking pan. You don't need to leave any space between them as they will shrink. For extra flavour, you can sprinkle some cinnamon on top.
- Bake for 1 hour, then flip the apple slices over and bake for another 1.5 hours. If the apples aren't crispy enough, continue to bake, checking on them every 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Equipment used: mandoline slicer, half sheet baking pan, and silpat liner.
How to cook in the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 200 F, about 3 minutes. Place apple slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry for 20 minutes until crispy.
How to slice apples super thin: I use a mandoline slicer on the thinest setting to slice the apples super thin and evenly. You can also use a knife. You want to slice the apples about ⅛-inch thick
How to make apple cinnamon chips: You can switch things up and add a little cinnamon on top for a different flavour. You can sprinkle about a teaspoon on cinnamon on top before popping the apples into the oven.
How to store: Store homemade apple chips in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Amanda Downer says
Awesome Recipe, very tasty with the cinnamon. Love to be able to make these at home for a healthy and delicious snack.
wilhelmina says
Wow! These are better than any I have ever bought. I loved being able to make my own at home, with no added preservatives or anything. Fabulous!
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says
That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you Wilhelmina!
Nellie Tracy says
So delicious and so healthy! My kids love them!
Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says
Thank you Nellie! So happy they were a hit!