Crispy Apple Chips (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Flavored with cinnamon and lightly sweetened, these thin and crispy apple chips are a delicious fall snack that the whole family will love! Learn how to make these homemade apple chips in the oven or air fryer. Totally gluten-free and vegan too.

Want to save this recipe?

Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!

Email *

Save This!

Fall Means Apple Season

As summer draws to a close and fall is almost here, it means one thing – apple season is just around the corner (I’m so excited!!!).

When the abundance of apples hits during apple picking season, there are just so many amazing apple recipes I love to make (and eat, of course!).

From apple crumble, to apple fritters, to apple cake, to apple tart… I mean, what’s there not to love about apples?

And of course… we can’t forget about these very delicious apple chips!

Amazingly Crispy Apple Chips

When I was a little girl, my mum would sometimes surprise us with bags of apple chips, and my siblings and I would tear into the bag and devour the chips with abandon.

Of course, those chips disappeared fast between us three greedy little kids, but to be honest, the amount of chips that came in the bags were not exactly abundant either!

Today, we’ll be making our own apple chips.. which take a little more time to prepare than store-bought ones, but they’re just as good… and hey maybe even better!

Why This Recipe Works:

• Simple Ingredients: The few ingredients you’ll need for making this crispy apple chips recipe are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
• Easy to Make: Preparing these delicious cinnamon apple chips is very easy (especially with the help of a mandoline slicer). With very little hands-on time, you can simply let the oven or air fryer do the work!
• Totally Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Vegan: The best part is that this crunchy apple chips recipe is 100% gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for these homemade apple chips.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Apples: You can use your favorite apples or any you have on hand (pink lady, granny smith, red delicious, fuji, golden delicious, gala, ambrosia apples, honeycrisp apples etc). Make sure to use a mandoline slicer to so as to get evenly thin slices – and also, the thinner the crispier the apple chips will be!
• Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar (also known as confectioner’s sugar) is sugar that has been processed till very fine. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using powdered monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 powdered sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).
• Brown Sugar: I used dark brown sugar, but light brown sugar, cane sugar or coconut sugar will work too. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using brown granulated monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 brown sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).
• Cinnamon: I love the combination of ground cinnamon with apples for a cozy fall vibe. Plus, the cinnamon adds a beautiful brown color to these crispy chips.

How to Make Homemade Apple Chips (Step by Step):

1. Slice Apples

Slice apples very thinly with a mandoline slicer. Remove any seeds.

If you don’t have a mandoline slicer, use a very sharp knife to slice the apples as thinly and evenly as you can.

2. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

Combine the powdered sugar, brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

3. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar Over Apple Slices

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out apple slices in a single layer. Using a sieve, sprinkle them with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Flip the slices over and sprinkle them again.

4. Cook Apple Chips:

Method 1 (Oven Apple Chips):

Preheat the oven to 200F. Place the tray of apple chips in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour on one side.

Flip the apple slices over and continue baking for about 40-60 minutes. Then let the baked apple chips cool on the counter.

Method 2 (Air Fried Apple Chips):

Preheat the air fryer to to 320F. Place the cinnamon sugar-coated apple slices in 1-2 layers in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes and turning.

5. Cool Full Till Crisp

Let the cinnamon apple chips cool full at room temperature, after which they will become firmer and crispier.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Prefer it Less Sweet? If you prefer your chips less sweet, feel free to reduce the amount of sugar used, or leave the sugar out completely and just use a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Storing: These homemade apple chips are best eaten on the same day as they will lose their crispiness as time passes. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If you want to re-crisp the apple cinnamon chips before eating, simply place them in the heated air fryer or oven for a few minutes to crisp them up again.

Other Gluten-Free Apple Recipes You’ll Love:

• Apple Crumble (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
• Crispy Apple Fritters (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Moist Apple Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Easy Apple Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Tender Apple Muffins (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Fall Recipes to Enjoy:

P.S. If you try this recipe, I’d love for you to leave a star rating below, and/or a review in the comment section further down the page. I always appreciate your feedback. Be sure to check out my entire Recipe Index for all the recipes on the blog. You can also follow me on Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram! Sign up for my Email List to get fresh recipes in your inbox each week!

Print

Crispy Apple Chips (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

---

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

Description

Flavored with cinnamon and lightly sweetened, these thin and crispy apple chips are a delicious fall snack that the whole family will love! Learn how to make these homemade apple chips in the oven or air fryer. Totally gluten-free and vegan too.

---

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 4 apples, sliced thinly with a mandoline slicer
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

---

Instructions

1. Slice Apples: Slice apples very thinly with a mandoline slicer. Remove any seeds.
2. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Combine the powdered sugar, brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar Over Apple Slices: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out apple slices in a single layer. Using a sieve, sprinkle them with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Flip the slices over and sprinkle them again.
4. To Bake in Oven: Preheat the oven to 200F. Place in the oven and bake for about 1 hour on one side. Flip the apple slices over and continue baking for about 40-60 minutes. Then let the apple chips cool on the counter.
5. To Cook in Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to to 320F. Place the cinnamon sugar-coated apple slices in 1-2 layers in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, checking every 5 minutes and turning.
6. Cool to Fully Crisp: Let the apple chips cool full at room temperature, after which they will become firmer and crispier.

Notes

Apples: You can use any type of apples you have on hand (granny smith, red delicious, fuji, golden delicious, gala, etc). Make sure to use a mandoline slicer to make sure the apple slices are evenly thin.

Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar (also known as confectioner’s sugar) is sugar that has been processed till very fine. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using powdered monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 powdered sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).

Brown Sugar: I used dark brown sugar, but light brown sugar, cane sugar or coconut sugar will work too. If you are diabetic or insulin-resistant, I highly recommend using brown granulated monkfruit sweetener (a 1:1 brown sugar substitute that is zero glycemic index and will not raise your blood sugar).

Cinnamon: I love the combination of ground cinnamon with apples for a cozy fall vibe. Plus, the cinnamon adds a beautiful brown color to the apple chips.

Storing: These apple chips are best eaten on the same day as they will lose their crispiness as time passes. If you have any leftover, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If you want to re-crisp them before eating, simply place them in the heated air fryer or oven for a few minutes to crisp them up again.

Note: This recipe was originally published in November 2013, but has since been republished to include better photos, clearer step-by-step instructions and recipe notes and substitutions.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hours
• Category: Snacks
• Cuisine: American