Description
Crispy, golden air fryer apple pie bites blend sweet cinnamon apples with buttery pastry for a delightful dessert. Compact and irresistible, these mini treats offer a perfect balance of comfort and indulgence you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Binding and Finishing:
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples, then dice them into small, uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, gently tossing to coat each apple piece thoroughly.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the seasoned apple mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
- Remove apple mixture from heat and stir in vanilla extract, then let the filling cool completely to prevent soggy pastry.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into 9 equal squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Whisk egg with milk to create an egg wash, which will help seal and golden the pastry edges.
- Place a small spoonful of cooled apple filling in the center of each pastry square, being careful not to overfill.
- Fold each square diagonally to create triangles, pressing edges with a fork to seal the filling inside.
- Brush each pastry triangle with egg wash and make a small slit on top to allow steam to escape.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F and arrange pastry bites in a single layer, working in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes until pastries are golden brown and crispy, rotating the basket halfway through cooking.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set and prevent burns.
Notes
- Precise apple cutting ensures uniform cooking and prevents uneven texture in your delightful bites.
- Caramelizing apples before filling enhances depth of flavor, creating a rich, complex taste profile.
- Work quickly with cold pastry to maintain its flaky, crisp texture during preparation and cooking.
- Experiment with different spices like cardamom or ginger to personalize the filling and add unexpected warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg