Description
Crispy air fryer apple pie taquitos blend Mexican and American dessert traditions in one irresistible bite. Cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in golden tortillas create a delightful fusion you’ll crave long after the last sweet morsel disappears.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) apple pie filling, roughly chopped
- 6 small flour tortillas
Seasoning:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Binding and Coating:
- ¼ cup (57 g) melted butter
Serving Options (Optional):
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Craft the apple mixture by simmering diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir periodically until the apples soften and the liquid reduces to a thick, glossy consistency. Allow the filling to cool and slightly set.
- Warm the air fryer to 350F (175C). Strategically brush one side of each tortilla with melted butter to ensure optimal crispiness.
- Distribute apple filling along the center of each tortilla, maintaining a precise portion to prevent overstuffing. Carefully roll the tortillas into compact cylindrical shapes, tucking in edges to secure the filling completely.
- Arrange the taquitos seam-side down inside the air fryer basket, ensuring minimal contact between each roll to promote even crisping. Maintain adequate spacing for optimal circulation.
- Air fry the taquitos for approximately 6-8 minutes, monitoring their transformation to a golden, crisp exterior. Rotate or cook in batches if necessary to achieve consistent browning.
- Combine sugar and cinnamon in a separate small dish for the finishing coating. Immediately after cooking, delicately brush the taquitos with additional melted butter and generously dust with the aromatic cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Allow the taquitos to rest briefly before serving. Enhance the experience by pairing with vanilla ice cream or drizzling with caramel sauce for an indulgent dessert.
Notes
- Prep Apples Perfectly by choosing firm, slightly tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a balanced sweet-tangy filling.
- Prevent Soggy Taquitos by patting apple filling dry after cooking to remove excess moisture before rolling into tortillas.
- Customize Dietary Needs by using gluten-free tortillas and replacing wheat flour with cornstarch or arrowroot for a gluten-free version.
- Enhance Flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the apple filling for a more complex and aromatic taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg