Updated May 2026: This Apple Chips Recipe has been completely refreshed with better tips, crispier results, and no-dehydrator-required.
There are two types of people in this world. The ones who buy apple chips at the store… and the ones who realize they can make them at home for a fraction of the price.
Guess which one you are now? 😏
This apple chips recipe is ridiculously simple, requires just a few ingredients, and gives you perfectly crispy, crunchy apple chips every single time.
No fancy equipment. No dehydrator. Just your oven doing all the heavy lifting.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Chips Recipe
- Made with just 1 ingredient (plus optional spices)
- No dehydrator needed
- Kid-friendly and lunchbox approved
- Naturally sweet and healthy
- Perfect for meal prep snacks
Tools You’ll Need
- Mandoline slicer (highly recommended for even slices)
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
Using a mandoline makes a huge difference here. Uniform slices = evenly baked, crunchy chips.
Best Apples for Apple Chips
You can use almost any variety, but mixing apples gives the best flavor.
- Fuji – sweet and crisp
- Gala – mild sweetness
- Granny Smith – tart and balanced
- Honeycrisp – sweet + juicy
How to Make Apple Chips in the Oven
- Slice apples very thin (about 1/16″)
- Arrange in a single layer
- Sprinkle with cinnamon or sweetener (optional)
- Bake low and slow
- Flip halfway through
- Let them dry in the oven after baking
How to Get Them SUPER Crunchy
- Slice evenly thin
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
- Bake at low temperature (200°F)
- Leave them in the oven after turning it off
- Do NOT open the oven while drying
Storage Tips
Store apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Apple Chips Recipe (Oven Baked, No Dehydrator)
Ingredients
- 4 Apples any variety
- 1-2 ts Sugar or sweetener optional
- 1-2 Ts Cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- Slice apples very thin (about 1/16 inch) using a mandoline.
- Remove seeds and arrange slices in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and/or sweetener if desired.
- Bake for 90 minutes.
- Flip slices and bake for another 60 minutes.
- Turn oven off and leave apples inside for several hours or overnight to fully dry and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Do not open the oven while drying or the chips may turn chewy.
- Thinner slices will result in crispier chips.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- If chips soften, return them to the oven for a few minutes to crisp again.
Nutrition
FAQ
Do I need a dehydrator to make apple chips?
No! This recipe uses your oven.
Why are my apple chips not crispy?
They may be sliced too thick or didn’t dry long enough.
Can I make apple chips without sugar?
Yes! Apples are naturally sweet.
Yum, yum, yum! I can’t wait to try these!
I love anything apple! These sound so good. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Interesting recipe… Thanks
you’re welcome!
Wow, these look great and nice and healthy. We are trying to go raw here in our household and these would be perfect to keep with our diets. Thanks for sharing.
yummy and definitely in the mood for these right now :0 thanks for share
I just made these and they’re fantastic! Highly recommended.
I’m glad you liked them A.M!! I wished I had 10 ovens… they are gone 5 minutes after I make them 🙂
These look wonderful! Thanks for the directions on how to make these chips.
You’re welcome Lisa! try them and let me know how they come out
I have not tried these yet but I need to.
I make these too but without anything added to them. I core the apples and then slice them and instead of using parchment paper, I put my cookie cooling racks on top of my cookie trays, add the apple slices and dry as you directed. lifting them off the pan seems to make them crunchier
Oh Serena thanks for the tip! I will definitely try that and see how they come out!
Hey Tiffany!
Thank for this recipe. I tried it last week, it’s phenomenal. It was hard not to finish the two trays in one day… it took all my will power to make it last two days, haha!
I also featured it here: http://destinationfemme.com/junk-food-dupes-the-healthy-version-evc/ 🙂
Hi Eva!! I am glad you liked the recipe! and thanks so much for the feature, it is an honor 😀 Have a great weekend!
PS: My husband makes me do 6 trays at a time.. that’s how low the last around here !
This is a great idea, I think I am going to share this with the Liv360 community on my profile. Thanks! 🙂
You’re very welcome Victoria!
This looks amazing! I’ll be featuring this recipe on my blog tomorrow!
Thank you Stacey! Let me know how they come out!
Just curious. ….did you ever try the chili pepper?
I haven’t yet Julia! But I definitely will!
Can you cook multiple trays at one time?
Yes of course I have a double oven so I cook 6 trays at a time
Ehh what temperature has to be cook after pre heating oven. I burnt mines in 20 min.
Oihana, 200 degrees Fahrenheit – Maybe you did celcius?
Ups ! Thanks will try again lol
LOL! Let me know how they turn out!
OMG … I’m just halfway but I can see straight away the difference LOL …. will tell you tomorrow how they turn out !!!
I had our fitness Xmas party and I explained what happend … and the laugh of the photos of the before and the after 20 min burnt chips was unbelievable…. but our last class for the year it’s on Saturday so will surprise them …. I never give up LOL
That’s awesome Oihana!! I am so glad! let me know how the come out… Just remember, don’t open the oven till next morning
Ups! Lol will try again but F lol Nearly burnt house down. Lol
Oh no!! I am so sorry!! I can imagine with 200 degrees!
Lol… never though about C or F Will try again this week and will let you know how did I get on on 200 F. Regards from Ireland
Looking forward to your apple chips! Have a great week!
Can you use aluminum foil instead of parchment paper?
Also, should I grease the foil? Don’t want it catch on fire since these are going to be baking so long…
Yes Kelsey, add some non stick spray to the foil just in case
OH MY GOD. I made these this afternoon and was blown away by how good they were! I didn’t use any sweetener, just a sprinkle of cinnamon, and it was still like flavour fireworks. They didn’t need as long in the oven as your recipe calls for, but I sliced them really thin, and they still crisped up nicely. I ate the entire first batch by myself, so naturally, I had to make some more after that. Thanks for sharing this!
Hi Jenn! they’re addicting huh? Thanks for your feedback! I am so glad you enjoyed them!
Is there any way to make these last longer in the container? I see that you said they should last a week in an air-tight container, room temp. I’m making some of these now for a trip at the end of next week. I don’t want them to go bad!
Hi Kristen!
I honestly said a week just to be safe. I’m sure they can last longer as long as they’re stored properly.
If used as a dipper, what would you recommend to dip these in?
I am into combining sweet and savory so I would use Hummus and Baba Ganoush. If you’re more into sweets, try caramel sauce, cinnamon cream cheese dip, etc.
Could you freeze these to eat later in the winter?
I haven’t tried freezing them Nicole. But they keep very well in a zip lock bag for a few weeks at room temperature. I can’t test them longer than that because we can’t resist them!
Wow because this is great work! Congrats and keep it up
thank you
Hi there! What if my apple and are thinner than 1/6″? Should I just bake for less time?
Hi Maria! Yes, definitely. The thinner they are, the less time they need in the oven.
I just made these and I followed the directions exactly, even leaving them in the oven for like 6 hours. They came out floppy and chewy. I used Gala and cut them on the thinnest setting my mandolin would go. Where did I go wrong? Is it because I did two pans at a time in the oven? Should I have cooked them longer?
Hi Monica, did they brown or shrivel a bit? Is the temperature of your oven calibrated? I’m guessing, if it’s not then maybe they needed a few more minutes of cooking before turning the oven off
I love the apole chips you can buy at the store. Unfortunately, they don’t fit into my new paleo lifestyle. I have tried multiple apple chip recipes and have failed every time. I tried your recipe this evening and they turned out perfect! I didn’t add sugar or cinnamon, but they were still crunchy and bursting with flavor! Thank you so much for the great recipe!
You’re very welcome Randi! Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked them!
Hi, thanks for this recipe it’s great! I was wondering if you could do this with bananas (not plantains) to make crispy banana chips?
Of course! For bananas, sliced them and bake at 200 F for about 2-3 hours until crispy (flip them midway)
4 Apples
2 ts Packets of Stevia or 2 . of sugar
1/2 Ts . of Cinnamon
How much sugar and Cinamon is this?
teaspoons Angela. The cinnamon is at your discretion
Followed instructions but not crunchy at all ☹️
Did you cut them really thin? – they may needed a bit more in the oven before turning the oven off
These are wonderful! Thanks for the recipe and instructions. We have apple and pear trees so I tried this with the pears and they are also wonderful.
You’re welcome Julia! Pear chips sound amazing!
I just tried this homemade crunchy apple chips recipe, and they turned out amazing! The cinnamon really adds a nice touch. Perfect for snacking or as a healthy treat. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed the recipe! thanks for your feedback!
I just tried this recipe, and these apple chips turned out amazing! The crunchy texture and natural sweetness are perfect for snacking. I love how easy it was to make them at home. Thank you for sharing this gem!
you’re welcome!
These apple chips look amazing! I can’t wait to try this recipe. I love the idea of having a healthy snack that’s also crunchy. Thanks for sharing!
Let me know how it comes out!
These homemade crunchy apple chips look amazing! I love how easy the recipe seems, and I can’t wait to try different apple varieties for added flavor. Thanks for sharing!
you’re welcome 🙂
These apple chips look amazing! I love how simple the recipe is, and I can’t wait to try it with different types of apples. Thanks for sharing!
you’re welcome!
I just made these apple chips and they turned out delicious! The crunch is amazing, and they were so easy to prepare. Perfect for snacking or adding to my morning oatmeal. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Glad you enjoyed them! thanks for reaching out