Recipe for Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos:
Components:
Regarding the Filling:
- Peel, core, and chop two medium apples (such Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) into small pieces.
- 1/4 cup of sugar, granulated
- Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, ground
- One tablespoon of lemon juice
- One tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1/4 cup of water
Regarding the Taquitos:
- Six tiny 6-inch flour tortillas
- Two tablespoons of melted butter
- 1/4 cup of sugar, granulated
- Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
To Serve:
- Ice cream with vanilla (optional)
- Sauce with caramel (optional)
Directions:
- To make the apple filling, put the chopped apples, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, granulated sugar, grated nutmeg, and cinnamon in a medium pot. Mix thoroughly to incorporate.
- Cook the Filling: Cook the apple mixture over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, or until the apples are soft and the sauce has thickened. Take off the heat and let it to cool a little.
- Put the Taquitos Together:
- Turn your air fryer on to 375°F, or 190°C.
- Lay a tortilla out on a spotless surface.
- Apply some melted butter to the tortilla.
- Top the greased tortilla with a pinch of ground cinnamon and approximately 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar.
- Spoon some of the apple filling onto the tortilla’s bottom third.
Beginning with the end of the tortilla that has an apple inside, tightly roll it up and fasten it seam side down. - Repeat: Carry out the same procedure with the remaining apple filling and tortillas.
- Air Fry the Taquitos: Make sure the apple pie taquitos do not come into contact with one another by placing them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- The taquitos should be crispy and golden brown after 6 to 8 minutes in the air fryer. Depending on how big your air fryer is, you might have to do this in batches.
- To serve, take the taquitos out of the air fryer and allow them to cool a bit.
Serve them warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce and, if desired, a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Apple Filling Variations: Try a range of apple types for different acidity and sweetness levels. Mixing different kinds of apples together can also make the flavor more nuanced.
For added texture and taste, include some chopped nuts (such pecans or walnuts), raisins, or dried cranberries into the apple filling.
Options for Tortillas: Although the recipe calls for flour tortillas, you may alternatively use whole wheat or even corn tortillas for a different texture and flavor.
Add some zing:
Adapt the spices to your personal preferences. For a distinctive taste variation, you can add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice.
Serving Recommendations:
- Serve these taquitos alongside or instead of ice cream and caramel sauce, topped with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dollop of whipped cream.
- You may quickly make your own caramel sauce if you don’t have any by heating butter and brown sugar in a saucepan until they thicken.
- The taquitos can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to air fry them if you’d like to make them in advance. This can be useful while hosting visitors.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free tortillas rather than ordinary wheat tortillas to make a gluten-free version.
Serve these taquitos with a range of dipping sauces, like chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or a straightforward vanilla glaze made with milk and powdered sugar. - Portion Control: You can make mini taquitos by slicing the tortillas into smaller rounds and using less filling per one if you want to keep portion sizes under control.
- Cleaning the Air Fryer Basket: Before putting the taquitos in the air fryer basket, it’s a good idea to lightly spray it with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to avoid sticking.
- Remaining Apple Pie Taquitos: Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator. Put them in the air fryer for a few minutes to reheat them until they are warm and crispy once more.
Savor these mouthwatering Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos for dessert, a snack, or a sweet treat at any time of year!