These Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos are the ultimate quick dessert—crispy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside, and coated in a delicious cinnamon sugar crunch.
Made with soft tortillas filled with sweet apple pie filling, then air-fried to golden perfection, this recipe delivers all the cozy flavors of apple pie in a fun, handheld treat. Perfect for dessert, brunch, or even a weekend indulgence!
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in just 25 minutes
- Crispy, golden exterior with soft apple filling
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for dessert, snacks, or brunch
- Family-friendly and kid-approved
- Works year-round—not just during apple season
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling
- 6 medium soft flour tortillas
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Fill the tortillas
Lay tortillas flat on a clean surface.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons of apple pie filling across the center of each tortilla.
2. Roll tightly
Roll each tortilla tightly like a taquito.
Brush the outside with melted butter.
3. Coat in cinnamon sugar
In a shallow dish, mix sugar and cinnamon.
Roll each buttered taquito in the mixture until fully coated.
4. Air fry
Place taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket. Do not overlap.
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until golden.
Flip and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until crispy.
5. Serve
Serve warm and crispy straight from the air fryer.
🍯 Optional Toppings
Take them to the next level with:
- Vanilla ice cream 🍨
- Caramel drizzle
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
💡 Tips & Tricks for Success
- Don’t overfill tortillas to prevent leaking
- Place seam-side down to keep them sealed
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer
- Use parchment liners for easier cleanup
- Serve immediately for best crispiness
🔄 Variations
- Homemade filling: Use fresh cooked apples instead of canned
- Extra sweet: Add caramel inside before rolling
- Spice it up: Add nutmeg or apple pie spice
- Different fruit: Try peach, cherry, or blueberry filling
❓ FAQs
Can I use corn tortillas?
Flour tortillas work best for rolling and crisping. Corn tortillas may crack.
Can I use fresh apples?
Yes! Cook them down first with sugar and cinnamon until soft.
How do I store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
How do I reheat them?
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes to regain crispiness.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- As a quick dessert
- Weekend breakfast treat
- Party snack
- With coffee or tea
🧊 Leftover Ideas
- Chop and serve over ice cream
- Turn into a dessert platter
- Add to a sweet breakfast bowl