Crispy Baked Cinnamon Apple Fries (Print)

Tender apples coated in warm cinnamon and crispy panko, baked until golden for a comforting sweet snack.

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 large apple, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and cut into sticks approximately 1.25 cm thick
02 - 125 grams all-purpose flour
03 - 200 grams granulated sugar
04 - 200 grams light brown sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - 50 grams panko breadcrumbs
08 - 1 large egg, beaten

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09 - Caramel sauce, for drizzling (optional)
10 - Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
02 - Wash and peel the apple, then cut into uniform sticks approximately 1.25 cm thick, discarding the core.
03 - In a shallow bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg, mixing until evenly blended.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat the egg until the yolk and white are well combined.
05 - Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Dip each apple stick into the flour-sugar-spice mixture, coating on all sides and tapping off excess.
07 - Transfer the floured apple stick into the beaten egg, ensuring a thin, even coating and allowing any extra to drip off.
08 - Coat each apple stick in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure full adhesion.
09 - Place all coated apple sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even airflow.
10 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until fries are golden brown and crisp around the edges.
11 - Remove tray from the oven and let fries cool for 5 minutes to firm up and achieve optimal texture.
12 - Optionally, serve warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Cut apple sticks uniformly to ensure even cooking throughout baking.
02 - Granny Smith apples yield a tart bite, while Honeycrisp apples provide extra juiciness.
03 - Best served immediately after baking for maximum crispiness.
04 - To reheat, use a hot oven to revive crispness and avoid the microwave.
05 - Experiment with additional spices such as ground ginger or cardamom for a signature twist.

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