Sweet and crunchy these baked apple chips in your oven are a healthy, homemade snack that are easy to make with just apples, cinnamon and a pinch of sugar!
Want more apple recipes to satisfy a sweet craving? Try baked apples, apple nachos or apple pie bars.
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Baked Apple Chips in the Oven
Baked apple chips are made by thinly slicing apples and baking them until they’re crispy. Seasoned with cinnamon they are a nutritious alternative to potato chips and great for lunch boxes along with a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie, of course!
These cinnamon baked apple chips are high on my list of guilt-free apple desserts, as well as cinnamon oat baked apples or crockpot apple butter. It’s one of my favorite healthy snacks to enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate in the fall!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Healthy and simple. The perfect healthy snack to grab on-the-go, throw into lunch boxes or just to snack on. They are amazing and made with just 3 ingredients!
- Crispy, sweet and budget friendly. After baking in the oven, these dried apple chips have the perfect sweet and crunchy texture. Plus, it’s a fraction of the cost to make them at home vs purchasing store-bought apple chips!
Crispy Apple Chips Ingredients
The best part about this apple chips recipe is that you only need 3 ingredients to make them. These homemade apple chips may be one of the easiest you’ll ever try!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Apples: This recipe is perfect to make after you go apple picking. Use any sweet and crispy variety including Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jonathan and Melrose.
- Sweetener: A few Tablespoons of sugar or maple syrup gives them a sweeter, more caramelized taste. If using maple syrup, make sure to use the real deal – no pancake syrup!
- Cinnamon: The spice from the cinnamon mixed with the sweetness from the apples is a delicious combination! For even more fall flavor, use apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice.
How to Make Baked Apple Chips
I used to think you needed a dehydrator in order to make fruit chips. Nope! You can easily bake apple chips in the oven. Just follow the simple steps below.
- Slice Preheat oven to 225ºF and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat. Slice apples and lay out on top of baking sheets (make sure they don’t touch).
- Mix. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Then sprinkle the mixture over the tops of the apples. If using maple syrup, simply brush the tops.
- Bake. Place both baking sheets in the prepared oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Flip apples over and continue baking for 1 more hour, or until the apples have reached your desired crispiness.
Expert Tips
- Best apples to use. Varieties that are sweet and crisp will give you the best baked apple chips. I love Fuji apples, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Gala or a variety.
- Slice the apples thin. The thinner they are, the quicker they’ll cook and the more crispy they’ll get. It’s important to cut them into same sized slices too, so that they evenly cook in the oven. If you have a mandoline, you can use that instead of a knife.
- Spread in a single layer. Make sure none of the slices are touching and spread them out evenly on your pan. They won’t stick together and the outside will get crispy.
- Cook low and slow. The key to getting perfectly crispy homemade baked apple chips is to bake them at a low heat (225ºF) and cook for several hours (about 2 1/2 hours). No need to use a fancy dehydrator to make these – the oven works just fine!
Ways to Enjoy Apple Chips
- As-is! Swap potato chips for these healthy and crunchy cinnamon apple chips.
- Mixed into trail mix or homemade granola for added sweetness and crunch.
- Crushed on top of overnight oats, an oatmeal bowl or a yogurt parfait.
- As a crunchy topping for a fall salad instead of croutons.
- Mixed in with stovetop popcorn for a sweet and salty taste.
Looking for more healthy snacks to enjoy this fall? Try pumpkin seeds, homemade apple cider or make a fun Halloween veggie tray!
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Cinnamon Baked Apple Chips
Ingredients
- 2-3 apples , thinly sliced (I used Fuji)
- 2 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar (or maple syrup)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add apples to baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 225ºF. Arrange 2-3 apples cut into apple slices in an even layer on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Add cinnamon and sugar. In a small bowl, mix together 2 1/2 Tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle over the apples. If using maple syrup, simply brush on the tops of the apples.
- Bake. Place both baking sheets in the oven and bake 1 1/2 hours. Flip apples over and continue baking 1 more hour, or until the apples are crispy. Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
You can use a mandoline slicer or sharp knife to thinly slice the apples into rounds that are about 1/8-inch thick. A mandoline will be quicker to work with and give you more uniform slices, however a knife will work just as well!
An apple corer will be your easiest option, although you can also use a pairing knife or a small cookie cutter to remove the core as well.
No. Baking them low and slow dehydrates and makes them crispy without the use of a dehydrator. If you were to raise the temperature they would most likely burn.
They will keep for up to 1 week if stored in an airtight container or bag at room temperature.
Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
It is such a healthy and delicious dessert! Thanks for sharing another epic recipe, we loved it!
You are so welcome! Glad to hear you loved them :)
I can’t wait to try this recipe! My family would definitely love this. Thanks for sharing! :)
I have more apples than we can eat, so glad I found your recipe. The apple chips turned out amazing, and I’m planning to make more tomorrow.
So glad you enjoyed them :)
I love how easy these are to make at home! I’ll definitely be making these again!
Do you have any tips on how to slice the apples? It looks like you just leave the seeds in?
I pop the seeds out before baking! It’s up to you if you would like to leave the core in or out!
These were so yummy and they were gone so fast.
I’m so happy to hear! :)
This looks like something I’ve got to try! Thanks for sharing.
My kids loved these apple chips! I can’t wait to make them again!
These are so delicious! What a great Fall snack!