Description
These Crispy Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos are a delightful 5-ingredient dessert that brings the taste of homemade apple pie to your table in a fraction of the time. Featuring warm apple pie filling wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, they are brushed with butter, coated in cinnamon sugar, and air-fried to golden perfection. With a crunchy, churro-like exterior and a gooey fruit center, these handheld treats are perfect for a quick snack or a fun dessert to share with friends.
Ingredients
The Filling & Wrapper
- 1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
- 6 medium soft flour tortillas (approx. 8-inch)
The Coating
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Prep
Empty the apple pie filling into a bowl. Use a knife and fork to chop the apple slices into smaller pieces. Why? Smaller pieces make rolling easier and ensure you get apple in every bite without tearing the tortilla.
Mix Coating
In a shallow dish, stir together the sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
Fill & Roll
Lay the tortillas flat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling in a line across the center of each tortilla. Roll: Roll the tortillas up tightly around the filling.
Coat
Brush the entire outside of each rolled taquito generously with melted butter.
Dip
Roll the buttered taquito in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring it is well coated on all sides.
Air Fry
Place the taquitos in the air fryer basket seam-side down. Space: Do not stack or overlap them; leave a little space for air to circulate (cook in batches if necessary).
Cook
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until golden brown.
Flip & Finish
Use tongs to carefully flip them over. Crisp: Air fry for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until they are evenly crispy on all sides.
Serve
Let them cool for a few minutes (the filling will be very hot!) and serve warm.
Notes
Seam-Side Down: Placing the taquitos seam-side down is crucial. The weight of the roll combined with the heat seals the seam shut, preventing them from unrolling and leaking during the cooking process.
Watch the Sugar: Sugar can burn quickly in an air fryer. Keep an eye on them during the last few minutes. If they are getting too dark before they are crispy, lower the temperature to 325°F.
Oven Method: No air fryer? Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until golden.
Storage & Reheating: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. To restore the crunch, reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes. Do not microwave, or they will become soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Taquito
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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