Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls with Maple Cinnamon Filling
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These air fryer apple pie egg rolls are everything you love about apple pie, tucked into a crispy wrapper. The apples turn soft while the outside crisps up in the air fryer; you get all the flavor with less oil. Serve them warm for dessert or as a sweet morning treat.
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This is such an easy way to get your apple pie fix. The filling for these crispy apple egg rolls is made with apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon. No flour, no cornstarch, no white sugar, so the apple flavor comes through on its own.
Recipe Highlights
- Make it in the air fryer or oven – Air fry them or bake them in the oven. Either way, they crisp up with less oil than traditional frying.
- Fresh – These egg rolls are made with fresh apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon for natural sweetness.
- Easy – They are quick and easy to prepare; ready in under an hour.
- Versatile – Make this recipe your own with pears, berries, or nuts, or by swapping wrappers.
- Make ahead – Roll them and freeze them, then air fry straight from the freezer.
Ingredient Notes
- Fresh Apples – any variety that is firm and crisp, such as Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith Apples.
- Egg roll wrappers – You can also use spring roll wrappers or wonton wrappers for mini egg rolls.
- Maple Syrup – real maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Honey, or brown sugar works in a pinch.
- Avocado oil, unsalted butter, or your favorite cooking oil.
- Ground Cinnamon – apple pie spice works too.
- Sugar – I use coconut sugar or brown sugar, but any variety of sugar will work.
Shortcut – If you are short on time, canned apple pie filling works too. Chop the apple pieces smaller so they roll easily, and skip the stovetop step. It will be sweeter than the maple version.
How to Make Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and cut the apples into chunks and set them aside.
- Combine apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes until the apples begin to soften.
- Remove the apples from the heat and start to fill the egg roll wrappers. Place 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of each wrapper.
- Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the apple filling and tuck the sides of the roll in. Continue to roll the egg roll up, and dab the top corner with water to seal.
- Use a pastry brush to brush oil or butter onto the egg rolls. Preheat the air fryer to 415°F
- Mix the sugar and remaining cinnamon together on a plate and roll each egg roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Tips
- Do not overstuff wrappers to avoid leaking.
- Cook egg rolls right after filling to prevent sogginess.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer; this helps them cook evenly.
- For large batches, keep cooked egg rolls warm in a 300°F oven.
- Cook egg rolls right after filling (or freeze them) to prevent sogginess.
NOTE: Cooking time can vary depending on your air fryer. Once the egg rolls start to turn golden brown they are ready.
How to Make Apple Pie Egg Rolls in the Oven
If you don’t have an air fryer, these can easily be made in the oven. Fill, roll, brush with oil, and coat them in cinnamon sugar the same way. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Serving Suggestions
- Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or sliced cheddar cheese.
- Serve with caramel sauce or maple syrup for dipping.
- Dust them with powdered sugar and add them to a dessert table with cookies, dessert hummus, and pieces of almond toffee.
How to Store and Use Leftovers
- Store leftover apple pie egg rolls in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Crisp up leftover egg rolls by reheating them in the air fryer or oven at 350 degrees for up to 15 minutes.
How to Make Ahead and Freeze Apple Pie Egg Rolls
Fill and roll the egg rolls, but don’t brush them with oil or coat them yet. Freeze them in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet until solid, then move them to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. When you’re ready, brush with oil, roll in cinnamon sugar, and air fry from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
Variations
Here are some suggestions for making this tasty egg roll recipe your own.
Fruit – Replace apples or add to the apples with pears, peaches, berries or your favorite seasonal fruit.
Nuts – Mix in a few tablespoons of chopped toasted pecans or walnuts to the fruit filling.
Wraps – Use wonton wrappers for mini egg rolls, or try crepes, or flour tortillas.
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Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced apples 2 to 3 apples any variety
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup not pancake syrup
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon divided
- 6 egg roll wrappers
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Use a paring knife to peel and cut the apples into small chunks.
- Combine the apples, 3 teaspoons of cinnamon, and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes until the apples begin to soften.
- Remove the apples from the heat. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture into the center of each wrapper. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, tuck in the sides, and continue to roll up. Dab the top corner with water to seal.
- Use a pastry brush to brush each roll with avocado oil.
- Mix the remaining cinnamon and sugar together. Roll each egg roll in the mixture and place them in a single layer on an air fryer tray or basket.
- Air fry in a preheated air fryer at 415°F until golden brown and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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These look delicious and different. That’s always the challenge for me with anything air fried, the batches can’t be very big. But your tips for keeping them warm are great.
Thanks Andrea, I hope you try the recipe!