Air Fryer Apple Rings with Puff Pastry
These Air Fryer Apple Rings with Puff Pastry feature tender apple slices wrapped in buttery, flaky pastry and coated with warm cinnamon sugar. This easy air fryer dessert is perfect for fall, holiday gatherings, or a quick sweet treat served with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon melted butter optional
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar optional, for dusting
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce optional, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash and dry the apples. Slice them into approximately ¼-inch-thick rounds and carefully remove the cores and seeds. Pat the slices dry with paper towels.
- Cut the puff pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into strips approximately ½ inch wide. Keep the pastry cool and easy to handle.
- Wrap and season: Wrap a strip of puff pastry around each apple ring, slightly overlapping the edges. Press the ends together. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C), if recommended for your model. Arrange the apple rings in a single layer and cook for 8–12 minutes, checking early, until the pastry is puffed and golden and the apples are tender.
- Finish and serve: Carefully remove the apple rings and let them cool for a few minutes. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Best apples: Use firm apples such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith so the slices hold their shape during cooking.
- Keep pastry cold: Chilled puff pastry is easier to wrap and produces a better flaky texture.
- Avoid overcrowding: Cook the apple rings in a single layer, in batches if needed, to allow even browning.
- Watch the cooking time: Air fryers vary, so check the pastry after 8 minutes and continue cooking until golden.
- Serving suggestion: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300–325°F until warm and crisp.
- Freezing: For best quality, freeze unbaked assembled rings for 1–2 months and cook until the pastry is golden and the apples are tender.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Total Sugars: 17 g
- Protein: 4 g
Note: These are estimated values per serving, including the optional butter and toppings. Actual nutrition may vary depending on the puff pastry brand, apple size, and amount of caramel sauce or powdered sugar used.