Salted Caramel Apple Fries (Printable)

Crispy fried apple sticks with rich salted caramel dipping sauce and toppings

# Ingredient List:

→ Apple Fries

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→ Salted Caramel Sauce

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→ Sweet Dippables & Garnishes

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# Steps:

01 - Peel and core the apples, then cut into thick fry-shaped sticks. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and mix panko breadcrumbs with cinnamon and salt in the third.
03 - Dredge each apple stick in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry apple fries in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
05 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt granulated sugar, swirling the pan occasionally, until it transforms into a deep amber color.
06 - Immediately stir in cubed butter until melted. Carefully pour in heavy cream while whisking continuously—the mixture will bubble vigorously. Continue whisking until smooth and combined.
07 - Remove from heat and stir in flaky sea salt. Allow the sauce to cool for 5 minutes before serving—it should be warm but not piping hot.
08 - Arrange the fried apple fries on a large platter or wooden board. Place a bowl of warm salted caramel sauce in the center.
09 - Scatter mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs, and fresh berries around the fries. Dust apple fries with powdered sugar just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

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  • The contrast between warm crispy apples and cool creamy caramel hits every pleasure point at once
  • It transforms ordinary apples into something people cant stop talking about
  • The board presentation makes even a casual Tuesday night feel like a celebration
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  • The sugar can go from perfect to burned in seconds so watch it like a hawk and trust your nose
  • Room temperature cream is absolutely non-negotiable unless you want a seized caramel disaster
  • These fries are best eaten within 30 minutes while they still have that perfect crunch
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  • If your caramel seizes, dont panic—just whisk in another tablespoon of cream over low heat until smooth
  • Test one apple fry first to make sure the coating sticks before breading the whole batch

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