Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors of apple dumplings made in your air fryer. These delicious sweet treats are made with cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in a flaky pastry dough. They are then air-fried to perfection, creating a crispy crust and tender, gooey apple filling. This recipe is a quick and easy dessert option that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and core the apples, then cut them into 8 wedges each.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the apple wedges and toss until coated.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Place 2 apple wedges on each square of puff pastry.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the apples and press to seal the edges.
- Place the dumplings in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each dumpling.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Brush the melted butter over the dumplings.
- Cook the dumplings in the air fryer for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the dumplings from the air fryer and serve them warm with the sauce drizzled over the top. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired, for an extra indulgence.
