Description
Delightfully crispy and sweet, these Apple Pie Egg Rolls combine tart apples, warm cinnamon, and creamy cheese into a fun, air-fried treat perfect for dessert or a special snack. Roll up your favorite pie flavors in a crispy wrapper and enjoy with luscious caramel sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Assembly
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup spreadable cream cheese
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Serving
- 2/3 cup hot caramel ice cream topping
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for crisp cooking.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a small bowl, mix the chopped tart apples with the light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of the ground cinnamon, and cornstarch until everything is well combined. This mixture will be used to fill the egg rolls.
- Assemble Egg Rolls: Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with a corner facing towards you. Spread about 1 scant tablespoon of spreadable cream cheese onto the wrapper, stopping about 1 inch from the edges. Then place approximately 1/3 cup of the apple filling just below the center of the wrapper.
- Fold Egg Rolls: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Moisten the exposed edges of the wrapper with a little water to help seal. Fold the side corners in towards the center over the filling, then roll the wrapper up tightly from the bottom towards the top, pressing the tip to seal completely. Repeat this assembly process for all wrappers, covering unused wrappers with a damp paper towel to keep them pliable.
- Air Fry Egg Rolls: Arrange the assembled egg rolls in a single layer on a greased tray inside the air fryer basket. Mist or spritz the egg rolls lightly with butter-flavored cooking spray to encourage browning and crispness. Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown, then carefully turn each egg roll over, spritz again with cooking spray, and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes until crisply golden all over.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Coating: While the egg rolls are hot, combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with 1 tablespoon sugar and gently roll each egg roll in this cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly and add an extra touch of sweetness and spice.
- Serve with Caramel Sauce: Serve the warm apple pie egg rolls immediately with 2/3 cup of hot caramel ice cream topping on the side for dipping, creating a rich, gooey finish to this delicious dessert.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Keep unused egg roll wrappers covered with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out during assembly.
- You can prepare the apple filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for convenience.
- For vegan option, substitute cream cheese and caramel sauce with suitable plant-based alternatives.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model; monitor closely to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll with caramel sauce
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
