Oven-Baked Apple Chips
Paper-thin apple slices baked until perfectly crispy. A simple vegan snack with just apples and cinnamon — nothing else needed.
PROTEIN 0g
CALORIES 65
P:E RATIO 0.0
TIME 130m
YIELD 4
P:E 0.0
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work best) FLAVOR
1 tsp cinnamon FLAVOR
Pinch of salt FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Store in a paper bag at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Batching: A mandoline is non-negotiable for even slices.
- Reheat: No reheating needed. If soft, recrisp in 225°F oven for 15 minutes.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Preheat oven to 225°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Core apples and slice paper-thin (1/16 inch) using a mandoline.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Arrange slices in a single layer. Sprinkle with cinnamon and salt.
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Bake 1 hour, flip each chip, then bake 45-60 minutes more until dry and crispy.
05
STEP 5
Cool completely on wire racks — they crisp more as they cool.