Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls Recipe

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">3 medium apples (about 450g), peeled and diced into 1cm cubes (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp preferred)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">60g brown sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tbsp lemon juice</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">¼ tsp ground nutmeg</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Pinch of salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tbsp cornstarch</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tbsp water</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">12 egg roll wrappers (square shaped, about 15cm)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 egg, beaten (for sealing)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Cooking spray</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For serving: 2 tbsp sugar mixed with ½ tsp cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Optional: caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for serving</li></ul>

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Air fryer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Medium saucepan</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Pastry brush</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Cooling rack</li></ul>

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften but still maintain some texture. We want the apples to be tender but not mushy, as they'll continue cooking in the air fryer.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour this into the apple mixture and continue cooking for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. The cornstarch slurry acts as a thickening agent, creating that beautiful pie-like consistency and preventing a soggy wrapper.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Remove the apple filling from heat and transfer to a bowl. Allow it to cool completely before filling the egg rolls (about 15-20 minutes). Hot filling would make the wrappers soggy and difficult to work with.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Once the filling has cooled, lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean work surface with one corner pointing toward you (diamond orientation). Place about 1½ tablespoons of apple filling in the center of the wrapper, being careful not to overfill.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Fold the corner that's pointing toward you over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners. Using your finger or a pastry brush, brush the beaten egg on the remaining exposed edges of the wrapper. This egg wash acts as glue, ensuring the egg roll stays sealed during cooking.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Roll the wrapper away from you, completely enclosing the filling, and seal the final corner with a bit more egg wash. Make sure all edges are tightly sealed to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Preheat your air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the egg rolls in the basket in a single layer, making sure they don't touch (you'll likely need to cook in batches).</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Lightly spray the egg rolls with cooking spray - this is crucial for achieving that golden-brown, crispy exterior that mimics deep frying but with significantly less oil.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>Air fry for 7-8 minutes, carefully flipping halfway through, until the egg rolls are golden brown and crispy on all sides. The exact timing may vary depending on your air fryer model, so keep a close eye on them after the 5-minute mark.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 10</h4>While still hot, roll the egg rolls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat. The residual heat helps the sugar mixture stick to the exterior. Place on a cooling rack for 2-3 minutes - they're delicious warm but the filling is extremely hot right out of the air fryer.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 11</h4>Serve warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired. These egg rolls are best enjoyed fresh, when the contrast between the crispy exterior and warm, soft filling is at its peak. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 180°C to restore crispness.</li></ol>