Description
These Apple Pie Egg Rolls are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining crisp egg roll wrappers with a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple filling and creamy cream cheese. Air-fried to golden perfection and rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture, they make a perfect crispy and gooey treat served with a luscious caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2–1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Egg Rolls
- 8 egg roll wrappers
- 1/2 cup spreadable cream cheese
For Cooking and Serving
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2/3 cup hot caramel ice cream topping
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400° F to preheat while you prepare the filling and assemble the egg rolls.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and cornstarch. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Assemble the Egg Rolls: Position an egg roll wrapper with a corner facing you. Spread about 1 scant tablespoon of cream cheese within 1 inch of the edges on the wrapper. Place approximately 1/3 cup of the apple mixture just below the center of the wrapper. Keep other wrappers covered with a damp paper towel to prevent drying.
- Roll and Seal: Fold the bottom corner over the filling, moisten the remaining edges with water, then fold the side corners over the filling and roll the egg roll tightly. Press the tip to seal securely. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Air Fry the Egg Rolls: Arrange the egg rolls in a single layer on a greased tray or the air fryer basket. Spritz the tops with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Turn the egg rolls over carefully and spritz the other side with cooking spray. Continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes until crisp and golden all over.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. While the egg rolls are still hot, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated evenly.
- Serve: Serve the warm apple pie egg rolls with hot caramel ice cream topping for dipping or drizzling on top. Enjoy immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Keep unused egg roll wrappers covered with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out and cracking during assembly.
- You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or ricotta for a different creamy texture.
- Be careful to seal the egg rolls tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model; monitor for golden crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
