Quick Cinnamon Apple Chips

Hannah Kaminsky

7 months ago

Apple Chips, vegan, whole food plant-based, easy, healthy, oil-free

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Looking for a healthy and crunchy snack for an afternoon pick me up – that isn’t loaded with salt, oil, or sugar? You gotta try these Quick Cinnamon Apple Chips!

How to make Quick Cinnamon Apple Chips

You don’t need a dehydrator, oven, or hours of your life to make real apple chips. All it takes is just one apple, a microwave, and a little curiosity.

These apple chips crisp up in minutes and deliver that satisfying crunch you’re after, with nothing but fruit and maybe a dash of cinnamon.

Perfect for afternoon snacking, lunchbox surprises, or those moments when you want something sweet and crunchy but not store-bought or complicated. As an added bonus, you get to eat the whole batch yourself, guilt-free.

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Quick Cinnamon Apple Chips

You don’t need a dehydrator, oven, or hours of your life to make real apple chips. All it takes is just one apple, a microwave, and a little curiosity. These apple chips crisp up in minutes and deliver that satisfying crunch you’re after, with nothing but fruit and maybe a dash of cinnamon. Perfect for afternoon snacking, lunchbox surprises, or those moments when you want something sweet and crunchy but not store-bought or complicated. As an added bonus, you get to eat the whole batch yourself, guilt-free.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings serving

Calories 95kcal

Author Hannah Kaminsky

Ingredients

1 large sweet apple cored and thinly sliced
ground cinnamon optional

Instructions

Line a large microwave-safe plate with parchment paper
After coring the apple, use a very sharp knife or mandoline to cut slices as thinly and consistently as possible. They need to be no thicker than 1/8-inch or they won’t get properly crispy. Place the slices between two sheets of paper towel and gently pat them dry, removing as much moisture as possible.
Arrange the slices on your prepared place in one even layer, without any overlapping. You may need to cook them in batches. Lightly sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
Microwave on full power for 4 ½ minutes, until the edges start to curl. Continue microwaving at 30 – 60 second intervals, until they barely begin to brown. Depending on how powerful your microwave is, the whole process could take 5 – 8 minutes. Keep a very close eye on them towards the end, as they’ll burn very quickly after browning.
Let stand for 2 – 3 minutes to cool and finish crisping. Repeat with any remaining slices and enjoy.

Notes

Serving suggestion: The beauty of apple chips is that they’re already naturally sweet and flavorful all by themselves. Removing the moisture concentrates the taste, so be sure to select the very best variety from the freshest harvest. If you really want to gild the lily, serve them alongside a date caramel dip, chocolate hummus, or almond or peanut butter.

Notes: This same technique works for crisp Asian pears, too. They need to be firm and crunchy, not soft, for them to get properly crisped in the microwave.

Apple chips are best enjoyed the same day that they’re made but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. They’ll lose some crispness over time.

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