Air Fryer Puff Pastry Apple Rings
Description
Crispy air fryer apple rings made with puff pastry: apple slices wrapped in pastry strips, rolled in cinnamon sugar and air fried until golden in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
For the apple rings
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed in the fridge (one 17.3-ounce box)
- 2 large firm apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
For the coating
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
To finish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Slice the apples: Peel and core the apples. Cut them into ¼- to ½-inch rounds and widen each center hole to about 1 inch. Brush both sides with lemon juice and pat dry.
- Cut the puff pastry: Unfold the cold pastry on a lightly floured surface, press the seams closed and cut into ½-inch strips.
- Wrap the apple rings: Loop 2 to 3 pastry strips through the center and around each apple slice, overlapping slightly. Tuck the ends underneath.
- Add the egg wash: Whisk the egg white and water. Brush over both sides of each wrapped ring.
- Coat in cinnamon sugar: Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Press each ring into the mixture to coat both sides.
- Prepare the air fryer: Line the basket with parchment or spray it lightly. Arrange the rings in a single layer, not touching.
- Air fry: Cook at 380°F for 6 to 8 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 4 minutes more, until the pastry is deep golden and flaky.
- Finish and serve: Brush with melted butter if using. Cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with caramel sauce or ice cream.
Equipment
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- 1-inch round cutter or apple corer
- Pastry Brush
- Parchment paper or air fryer liner
Notes
- Keep the pastry cold. If it softens while you wrap, chill the rings for 10 minutes before coating.
- Cook in batches. Crowded rings steam and the bottoms go soggy.
- Oven method: Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Make ahead: Freeze wrapped, uncoated rings on a tray. Egg wash, coat and air fry from frozen, adding 2 to 3 minutes.
- Storage: Best the same day. Keep leftovers airtight at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerated for 3 days. Reheat at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg