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Air Fryer Apple Turnovers

WRITER BYCassie
POSTEDNovember 18, 2019
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Looking for a delicious dessert to make in your air fryer?  Try these apple turnovers!  Deliciously soft cinnamon apples baked inside flaky puff pastry.  Don't worry if you don't have an air fryer, you can make them in the oven too.  Get bakery-style apple turnovers in a flash at home.    

apple turnover broken into halves on a white plate.

These Air Fryer Apple Turnovers are the quick and easy treat you've been waiting for!  Well it's at the very least the treat I've been waiting for.  Anytime I'm in a bakery I can never seem to go past a classic apple turnover filled with cream.

I was thrilled when I realised how easily I can make them at home and I must admit I almost always have the ingredients on hand.  It's perhaps a little too easy to fulfil my sugar cravings.

Stewed cinnamon apples are baked inside flaky puff pastry.  You can serve them hot or cold, and with or without cream.  And full warning here - you won't be able to stop at just one!

New to air frying?  Be sure to get your free printable Air Fryer Cooking Chart filled with cooking times & temperatures for all your favourite foods, plus tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your air fryer.

two apple turnovers on a grey plate.

 

INGREDIENTS

ingredient for air fryer apple turnovers on a wooden cutting board.

I make the turnovers using my classic Stewed Cinnamon Apples as a base, which are incredibly quick and easy to prepare.  Here's what you'll need to make them (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)...

FOR THE STEWED CINNAMON APPLES

  • Apples
  • Cinnamon
  • Maple Syrup

FOR THE TURNOVERS

  • Puff Pastry
  • Egg
  • Thickened Cream (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook Stewed Cinnamon Apples following the instructions in this post.  Allow to cool slightly.

stewed cinnamon apple pieces in a white bowl.

Remove puff pastry sheet from the freezer and allow to thaw partially.  Then cut the sheet into 4 squares and brush the edges of each square with the egg.

Spoon apples into the centre of each puff pastry square, then fold the pastry over from corner to corner into a triangle shape and seal the edges together with a fork.

puff pastry cut into squares with spoonfuls of diced apple in the centre.

Brush the tops of each turnover with the egg, then place two turnovers in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes on 180C / 350F or until golden brown.  Repeat to cook the remaining turnovers.

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Serve as is, or with thickened cream.

apple turnover broken in half on a grey plate.

Top Tips

  • There's no need to preheat the air fryer for these apple turnovers.
  • If your air fryer isn't non-stick I'd suggest lightly spraying the bottom of your basket before adding the turnovers.
  • You can skip the egg wash but it does make the turnovers more golden and shiny.
  • If you have a single basket air fryer you'll need to cook these turnovers in two batches.  If you have trays or a trivet attachment, cook all at once.
  • To cook in the oven simply put the turnovers on a lined baking tray in a preheated oven (180C / 350F) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  • You can freeze uncooked apple turnovers to bake later.  This is especially handy if you have a smaller air fryer, as a batch will make you 4 turnovers, and most smaller air fryers will only bake 2 at a time.  Cook 2 now, freeze 2 for later!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days.
apple turnover broken into halves on a white plate.

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RECIPE

Air Fryer Apple Turnovers

Air Fryer Apple Turnovers

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Looking for a delicious dessert to make in your air fryer?  Try these apple turnovers!  Deliciously soft cinnamon apples baked inside flaky puffed pastry.  Don't worry if you don't have an air fryer, you can make them in the oven too.  Get bakery-style apple turnovers in a flash at home.    

5 Stars (21 Reviews)

servings

4

Scale

For Stewed Cinnamon Apples

For Turnovers

Optional to Serve

Instructions

1

Cook Stewed Cinnamon Apples following the instructions in this post.  Place on a plate and allow to cool slightly.  

2

Remove puff pastry sheet from the freezer and allow to thaw partially.  Then cut the sheet into 4 squares and brush the edges of each square with the egg. 

3

Spoon apples into the centre of each puff pastry square, then fold the pastry over from corner to corner into a triangle shape and seal the edges together with a fork. 

4

Brush the tops of each turnover with the egg, then place two turnovers in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes on 180C / 350F or until golden brown.  Repeat to cook the remaining turnovers.   

5

Serve as is, or with thickened cream.  

Notes

Tips for making Air Fryer Apple Turnovers

  • There's no need to preheat the air fryer for these apple turnovers.
  • If your air fryer isn't non-stick I'd suggest lightly spraying the bottom of your basket before adding the turnovers.
  • You can skip the egg wash but it does make the turnovers more golden and shiny. 
  • If you have a single basket air fryer you'll need to cook these turnovers in two batches.  If you have trays or a trivet attachment, cook all at once.  
  • To cook in the oven simply put the turnovers on a lined baking tray in a preheated oven (180C / 350F) for 15-20 minutes until golden.  
  • You can freeze uncooked apple turnovers to bake later.  This is especially handy if you have a smaller air fryer, as a batch will make you 4 turnovers, and most smaller air fryers will only bake 2 at a time.  Cook 2 now, freeze 2 for later! 
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days.  

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Nutrition Facts

Servings:4
Serving Size:1

Amount Per Serving:

calories

154kcal

carbohydrates

18g

protein

4g

fat

8g

saturated fat

3g

polyunsaturated fat

4g

cholesterol

101mg

sodium

57mg

fiber

3g

sugar

11g

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3 comments & reviews

Carolyn

Carolyn

November 18, 2019

Look forward to the recipes !

Cassie

Cassie

November 19, 2019

Thanks Carolyn!

David

David

February 15, 2020

You forgot the Turbinado sugar sprinkled on top

Cassie

Cassie

February 15, 2020

You can definitely sprinkle some sugar on top after the egg wash 🙂

christine

christine

November 7, 2022

These turned out amazing

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