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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Chips

These easy Cinnamon Sugar Apple Chips are thinly sliced apples coated with cinnamon sugar and slowly baked until crisp. A simple homemade snack that's perfect for fall, lunchboxes, or an easy sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium apples such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon neutral-flavored oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 225°F (107°C). Line one or two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the apples. Wash and dry the apples. Remove the cores and seeds, then slice the apples very thinly, about ⅛ inch thick. You can leave the peel on.
  3. Make the cinnamon sugar. Add the granulated sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
  4. Arrange the apples. Place the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Avoid overlapping the slices so they can dry evenly.
  5. Add the oil and cinnamon sugar. Lightly brush or spray the apple slices with the oil. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the slices. For more flavor, carefully flip the slices and season the other side as well.
  6. Bake. Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 1½ to 2½ hours, depending on the thickness and moisture content of the apples.
  7. Flip halfway through. Carefully flip the apple slices about halfway through baking. Rotate the baking sheets if needed so the apples bake evenly.
  8. Check for doneness. Continue baking until the apples are dry and lightly crisp around the edges. The exact baking time will vary depending on the apples and your oven.
  9. Cool completely. Remove the apple chips from the oven and let them cool completely. They will become firmer and crispier as they cool.
  10. Serve. Enjoy the cinnamon sugar apple chips once completely cooled.

Notes

  • Use firm apples for the best texture.
  • Slice the apples as evenly and thinly as possible so they bake at the same rate.
  • A mandoline slicer can make it easier to achieve thin, consistent slices.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheets or overlap the apple slices.
  • Apple chips may still have a little flexibility when they first come out of the oven but will crisp up as they cool.
  • If the chips aren't crisp after cooling, return them to the oven for another 15–20 minutes and check again.
  • Baking time can vary depending on the apple variety, slice thickness, and moisture content.
  • Allow the chips to cool completely before storing.

Storage

Store completely cooled apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep them away from moisture to help maintain their crisp texture.