Air Fryer Apple Turnovers

Homemade Apple Turnovers- A Quick and Easy Air fryer dessert made with apples and store-bought puff pastry.

It's soft and warming inside and crispy & flaky on the outside.It's absolutely delish!

Have you ever had too many apples at hand? I mean I love apples..but I love apple desserts more!

There wasn't ever an apple cake or a pie I couldn't finish. But those things take time and effort. (Though if you would rather make a cake- here is a french apple cake recipe for you! )

I had some bruised apples and puff pastry that I bought last christmas..Just hanging out in the back of my fridge..And then they met..Okay i will quit being cheesy.

But look at the photos! They are a 10 in taste and a 2 in effort!

A perfect answer to sweet tooth hunger pangs.These are especially a big hit with kids!

It's also a great recipe for holidays.Instead of making a whole pie, try making individual apple turnovers instead.

Ingredients

I like my ingredient list short! So here it goes

• Apples
• Puff Pastry
• Butter
• Cinnamon
• Brown Sugar
• Salt
• Egg -optional- check details to see a vegetarian option

Apples

I frankly use any kind I have at hand.but if you want to really impress people, use the tart kinds.Granny smith would work great here.

Puff Pastry

Buy the precut ones people! Lesser work and it takes lesser freezer space.

You need to let the puff pastry thaw before using it.Ideally, leave it in the fridge overnight but if not, leave it on the counter till it's not brittle.

You can also use storebought pie dough.

Butter

Butter makes everything yummy. Especially in this dish.Though if you are trying to make this dish vegan- you can use coconut oil or margarine.

Cinnamon

Apple and cinnamon. I mean it has to be there right? for me at least!

If you love apple cinnamon as much as i do, give this Warm Apple Cinnamon Cake with Caramel Glaze a try! It's perfect for a cold evening outside.

You can also use pumpkin spice instead.

Brown Sugar

Brown sugar gives the apples a nice colour.But you can also use white sugar or coconut sugar.

If your apples are sweet enough, skip the sugar if you prefer.

Egg

A beaten egg is brushed over the pastry to give it its gorgeous golden glow.

Instead of Egg wash, you can use milk or melted butter or coconut oil too.

I only glaze these turnovers when i am serving them to guests.I have two reasons- 1. I like lazy cooking 2. I can't be eating that much sugar regularly.

So in my mind these are optional ingredients

• Icing Sugar
• Milk
• Vanilla Essence

If you are making this just for yourself, then make it without the icing.

How to make Apple Turnovers in Air Fryer

Prep

Keep the puff pastry on the counter to thaw.

Peel and cut the apples into ¼ inch pieces.You do not need to be perfect here.

Cooking Apples

Filling the puff pastry

Cut the puff pastry into a square piece.This way, you waste very little.

Add about a tablespoon and a half of the filling.Turn the side diagonally.

You can make any shapes you like.Make sure to cut out a few slits or vents for the hot steam to escape from inside the turnovers.

Repeat the process to make more.

Air frying

As these turnovers are big, you can make two at a time.

In case you are feeding a crowd, make them smaller.

Glaze or not to Glaze?

Glaze though pretty is an extra step.

You mix together the sugar, milk and vanilla extract into a pourable consistency. Make sure to whisk it well to avoid lumps.

If you want a bright white icing, omit the vanilla essence.

Drizzle it over the air fried apple turnovers using a fork.

Substitutions

Here are some quick ways to adjust this recipe to your special diet.

Vegetarian- To make this dish vegetarian, replace the egg wash with a vegetarian option.You can brush the pastry with milk or butter instead.

Vegan- To make this dish vegan, you will need vegan pastry.Most puff pastries are made with margarine anyways.Instead of the egg wash- you can brush the pastry with margarine or a vegan milk substitute.

Sugar Free - It's easy to make this sugar-free! Just omit the sugar. Cooked apples have their inherent sweetness and you can leave out the sugar altogether. If that doesn't appeal to you, add a few raisins once your apples are cooked.

Variations

Here are some ideas to switch this Air Fryer Apple Turnovers recipe up a bit!

• Use a storebought cherry filling instead.
• Use pineapples or peaches instead of apples.Follow the same recipe.

Here are some tips if you are making them for entertaining a crowd.

If you are making this for your dinner guests or for entertaining or even a kids birthday party , I would suggest you make them smaller.

Place one puff pastry on the counter, add bits of apple filling.Place another pastry on top and using a pizza cutter, cut it into smaller square or rectangular pies.

Leftovers & Storage

Once you have air fried the apple turnovers, they would last for 1 day, outside the fridge.

After that, the puff pastry will start deflating.Though it will still be edible.

Prepped apple turnovers can be frozen quite easily.Freeze it on a tray first and once frozen, you can pop them in a zip lock bag.

That way you have a delicious snack ready at any time! All you have to do is, pop it in the air fryer!

A Quick Note on Air Fryer

I have been using Phillips Air fryer for the past 10 years! Yes...I was one of the early converts!
It has served me very well. But this the Air fryer my brother uses and he loves it. It has 3 levels and you can use it to dehydrate and make a whole chicken!

More Air fryer recipes for you

Are you looking for more easy desserts?

Try making this delicious Air Fried Banana or Air Fryer Peanut Butter and Jelly in your air fryer.

And here are some easy desserts that come toghether within minutes

No Bake Oreo Chocolate Tart
Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Pots
Mango Pannacotta- Easy No Bake Dessert
Chocolate Oatmeal Pudding

Please let me know how your apple turnovers turns out in the comments! I love hearing from you.

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