Description
At its core, an easy air fryer apple turnovers with puff pastry recipe is a brilliant culinary shortcut. It combines the classic French technique of laminated dough with a rustic, spiced fruit compote. Instead of spending hours folding butter into flour to create homemade layers, this version relies on high-quality store-bought pastry sheets that do the heavy lifting for you.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Turnovers
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
Simple Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Apple Filling
- In a small saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and let the filling cool completely.
2. Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Roll the thawed puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut it into 4 equal squares.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cooled apple filling into the center of each square.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg.
- Fold each square diagonally into a triangle and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with more egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Cut a small slit in the top of each turnover to allow steam to escape.
3. Air Fry
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line it with perforated parchment paper.
- Place the turnovers in a single layer, leaving space between them.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
4. Make the Glaze
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled turnovers before serving.
Notes
Store leftover turnovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 2–3 minutes to restore their crispy, flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turnover
- Calories: 320 kcal
Keywords: Air fried apple turnovers, easy apple turnovers puff pastry, quick apple turnovers