Finding a good apple fries recipe can be really hard, but the good news is that you don’t have to look any further! These granny apple fries taste exactly like the Legoland apple fries you are constantly craving, seriously!
How to make granny apple fries
Have you ever gone on vacation and eaten something so good that you can’t stop thinking about it, even after you’ve been home for a long time? That’s exactly how it feels after a trip to Legoland, and the delicious food in question are their iconic apple fries.
This recipe is a copycat of Legoland’s apple fries, and it will make you feel like you’ve never even left!
In case you aren’t familiar, here is a picture of a batch straight from LEGOLAND.
Apple fries are one of the most underrated snacks to ever exist. With the tart flavor of the granny smith apples, paired with the sweet flavor of the cinnamon and sugar, there isn’t a snack that pairs tart and sweet better. This recipe will surely become one of your go-to favorites!
What are apple fries?
Apple fries are super simple, and they sound exactly like what they are. Instead of potato fries, the fries are made of apples. They are lightly coated, usually with cinnamon and sugar, and deep fried to get that classic fry taste. They will soon become one of your favorite types of fries (who knew there were so many fry options!?).
Are apple fries gluten free?
Apple fries are gluten free! This recipe doesn’t have anything in it that contains gluten, so this is a perfect recipe for those of you who are gluten intolerant.
One word of caution, is that while cornstarch is gluten free, sometimes the factories where cornstarch is processed also processes gluten, so just be careful about the cornstarch you are using!
Also, you can add ice cream and caramel sauce to compliment the cinnamon sugar apple fries, but this will cause your apple fries to become lactose tolerant. For those that are not lactose friendly, just serve the apple fries without ice cream, and you are good to go!
How to cut apple fries?
Cutting apples into fries is very simple. All you have to do is peel the apples and then slice it into a rectangular shape. If you happen to have a French fry cutter, you can cut your apple that way as well. But don’t stress about trying to get your apples into the “prefect” fry shape. Even if your fries don’t look like fries, they will still taste amazing! Speaking of amazing fries, let me recommend you to a copycat recipe that I love to make from time to time. Check out my Chili’s Texas cheese fries and see for yourself.
Ingredients
- Apple fries
- 4 Granny Smithapples
- 1 Buttermilk
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- Cinnamon Sugar (1 cup sugar to 1 tablespoon cinnamon)
- Oil for Frying
- Whipped topping for dipping
- Vanilla and caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Peel apples and cut into fry-like pieces – try and make them similar in size.
- Place buttermilk, cornstarch, and cinnamon sugar in separate bowls.
- Heat oil on stove top.
- Dip an apple in the buttermilk, then cornstarch, and drop in oil.
- Cook for a couple of minutes until brown.
- Remove and place on a plate with a paper towel – let oil drain for about 30 seconds.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve with vanilla whipped cream or ice cream with cinnamon caramel sauce!
Recipe card
LEGOLAND Copycat Granny Apple Fries
Yield: 40 pieces
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- Apple fries
- 4 Granny Smith apples
- 1 Buttermilk
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- Cinnamon Sugar (1 cup sugar to 1 tablespoon cinnamon)
- Oil for Frying
Instructions
1. Peel apples and cut into fry-like pieces - try and make them similar in size.
2. Place buttermilk, cornstarch, and cinnamon sugar in separate bowls.
3. Heat oil on stove top.
4. Dip an apple in the buttermilk, then cornstarch, and drop in oil.
5. Cook for a couple of minutes until brown.
6. Remove and place on a plate with a paper towel - let oil drain for about 30 seconds.
7. Roll in cinnamon sugar.
8. Serve with vanilla whipped cream or ice cream with cinnamon caramel sauce!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 52Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 18mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 0g
Please verify this information with your preferred nutrition calculator.
How many calories in apple fries?
The apple fries from Legoland are about 543 calories, so this recipe will have around the same amount of calories. And depending on how many or how little apple fries you eat, the calorie amount will change.
If you decide to add more ice cream or whipped cream, that will also change the calorie count. One thing is for sure, these will be the best tasting calories you have ever eaten!
Can I make these in the Air Fryer?
I tried making these in the Air Fryer, and it was pretty much a disaster. If you decide to try it out and have success, be sure to comment before and let us know!
What is the whipped cream used in the park?
These apple fries are typically served with a house made vanilla whipped cream. I was lazy, though, and we just used some Reddi-wip!
More Apple Recipes
- Baked Stuffed Apples Recipe
- Snickers Salad with Apple
Once you try this made from scratch, apple fries recipe you will soon find that it will be your new favorite! So every time you feel sad about not being at Legoland, you can whip up these Legoland apple fries and let it transport you to where you want to be, all from the comfort of your own home!
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Natalie Clark( Simply Side Dish Editor )
Natalie Clark is a mother of three children and a cooking enthusiast. She can often be found concocting delicious meals for family and friends in her kitchen. Homemade cookies are what she’s made for. From working in Washington DC to being a stay-at-home mom and part-time editor, Natalie has done it all. Through her life adventures, she’s developed her cooking skills and has developed some of the most popular recipes on Simply Side Dishes.
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