Description
Air Fried Apple Wedges with Caramel Whipped Cream Dipping Sauce are crisp, tender apple slices cooked to perfection in the air fryer and paired with a luscious caramel-infused whipped cream for a delightful and healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples, cored and sliced into wedges
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For Caramel Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, toss apple wedges with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Place apple wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until apples are tender and slightly crispy on edges.
- Meanwhile, prepare caramel whipped cream by whipping cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in caramel sauce until combined.
- Serve warm apple wedges with a side of caramel whipped cream for dipping.
Notes
- Choose firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best texture.
- Add a pinch of salt to the caramel whipped cream for a salted caramel flavor.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts over the whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: air fried apples, caramel whipped cream, healthy dessert, apple wedges, air fryer snack