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Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Crispy Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos

  • Author: Caoimhe Byrne
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 taquitos 1x
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos are a quick, easy, and delicious dessert or snack. Flour tortillas are filled with apple pie filling, rolled up, brushed with butter, coated in cinnamon sugar, and air-fried until golden brown and crispy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 6 medium-sized soft flour tortillas
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow dish (such as a pie plate or a rimmed plate), combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
  • Fill Tortillas: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the apple pie filling across the center of the tortilla, leaving about an inch of space at each end. Do not overfill.
  • Roll Taquitos: Tightly roll up the tortilla, starting from one end and rolling towards the other, enclosing the filling.
  • Brush with Butter: Brush the rolled taquito with melted butter, coating the entire surface.
  • Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately roll the buttered taquito in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating it evenly.
  • Repeat: Repeat steps 2-5 with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  • Preheat Air Fryer (Optional): While not strictly necessary for this recipe, preheating your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes can help ensure even cooking.
  • Air Fry (First Side): Place the prepared taquitos in the air fryer basket in a single layer, seam-side down. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 9-11 minutes, or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy.
  • Flip and Air Fry (Second Side): Carefully flip the taquitos over using tongs. Air fry for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of crispness.
  • Serve: Remove the taquitos from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Apple Pie Filling: Use your favorite brand of canned apple pie filling.
  • Tortillas: Medium-sized (about 8-inch) soft flour tortillas work best for this recipe. Make sure they are soft and pliable; if they are stiff, they may crack when rolled.
  • Butter: Melted butter helps the cinnamon sugar adhere to the taquitos and creates a crispy exterior.
  • Cinnamon Sugar: You can adjust the ratio of cinnamon to sugar to your preference.
  • Air Fryer: Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve these apple pie taquitos warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Storage Best served immediately.