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Peel the Granny Smith apples and slice them into thin fry-shaped strips using a sharp knife or fry cutter. Set aside for coating.
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In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with the apple pie spice. Whisk until evenly blended.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and fully beaten.
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Working in small batches, toss apple fries in the flour-spice mixture. Shake off excess flour, dip in whisked eggs, then return to the flour-spice mixture for a second coating. Shake off extra flour.
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Arrange coated apple fries on a wire rack lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
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Preheat the air fryer to 325°F.
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Spray the air fryer basket generously with cooking spray or oil. Place apple fries in a single, non-overlapping layer, and spray the tops with additional oil.
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Air fry the apple fries at 325°F for 5 minutes. Turn fries over, spray again, and air fry for another 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Remove fries promptly and transfer to a cooling rack or basket. Immediately sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while hot.
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Repeat the air frying and cinnamon sugar coating steps with the remaining coated apple fries.
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Whisk confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon whole milk in a bowl until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach a dipping consistency.
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Serve apple fries warm with vanilla glaze dip, or drizzle the glaze over the fries before serving.