Description
Crispy air fryer apple pie taquitos marry Mexican and American dessert traditions in a delightful fusion. Cinnamon-spiced apple filling wrapped in golden tortillas creates an irresistible treat that melts in your mouth and satisfies sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) apple pie filling, roughly chopped
Base:
- 6 small flour tortillas
Coating and Topping:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
Serving (Optional):
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant cinnamon-sugar blend by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow mixing vessel until particles are evenly distributed.
- Select a soft tortilla and arrange apple pie filling centrally, creating a linear arrangement. Carefully roll the tortilla into a compact cylindrical shape, ensuring the filling remains securely enclosed.
- Transform each taquito by delicately applying a thin layer of melted butter, then meticulously coating the exterior with the prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat the air fryer to 350F, positioning the taquitos strategically with the sealed edge facing downward. Arrange in a single layer without overcrowding to promote optimal crispness.
- Initiate the cooking process, rotating the taquitos midway to guarantee uniform golden-brown coloration. Monitor closely to prevent excessive browning.
- After achieving a crisp, amber exterior, carefully extract the taquitos from the air fryer. Transfer to a serving platter and enhance with an elegant drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Complete the presentation by crowning with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, creating a decadent dessert experience that balances warm, crispy textures with cool, smooth accompaniments.
Notes
- Experiment with different apple varieties like Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness to customize flavor profiles.
- Prevent tortilla tearing by warming them slightly before rolling to increase flexibility and reduce cracking.
- Ensure taquitos are sealed tightly by pressing edges gently and placing them seam-side down in the air fryer to maintain crispy texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer’s performance – some models might require slight temperature or duration modifications for perfect golden crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg