Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls: Your New Favorite Crispy Dessert

Indulge in a delightful sweet treat with these incredibly easy-to-make Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls. Whether you opt for a homemade spiced apple filling or a convenient canned variety, these crispy delights are guaranteed to impress. They offer the comforting taste of classic apple pie, but with a wonderfully crunchy egg roll wrapper, all achieved effortlessly in your air fryer. Elevate them further with a creamy cheesecake filling, or keep it simple with just cinnamon and sugar for a truly versatile dessert experience. This recipe is a standout among our collection of simple air fryer recipes, perfect for any occasion.

Why You’ll Love Apple Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer

Making apple egg rolls in the air fryer is not only fun but also yields a fantastic dessert that’s lighter and crispier than traditional frying methods. The air fryer circulates hot air, giving the egg roll wrappers that perfect golden-brown crunch without excessive oil. While you can experiment with any fruit filling, baked apples with their thick, luscious sauce are particularly wonderful, especially during the autumn months. Once you master the basic technique for these apple egg rolls, you’ll find it incredibly easy to adapt the recipe and create other delightful dessert egg rolls tailored to your cravings.

We often prepare these using fresh apples when they are in season, particularly after a fun apple-picking outing. You can easily make a homemade filling using the stovetop method detailed below, or for a faster option, try our Instant Pot apple pie filling. During other times of the year, when fresh apples might not be at their peak, a quality canned apple pie filling from the grocery store works just as wonderfully and saves on preparation time. Both options deliver a delicious, sweet apple core that makes these air fryer egg rolls truly special.

Add a Creamy Twist: Apple Pie Cheesecake Egg Rolls

While the spiced apple filling is delicious on its own, transforming these into quick apple pie cheesecake egg rolls is incredibly simple and adds an irresistible layer of creaminess. Just whip together a block of softened cream cheese with a jar of marshmallow fluff until smooth and airy. This two-ingredient cheesecake filling adds a luscious, sweet counterpoint to the tart apples, creating a dessert that tastes gourmet but is surprisingly easy to achieve. We’ve successfully used a similar filling in our popular cheesecake egg rolls, so you know it’s a winner!

Ninja Foodi Apple Egg Rolls and Beyond

The beauty of this recipe is its adaptability across various air fryer brands. Whether you’re using a Ninja Foodi, Cosori, Philips, or any other model, the cooking principles remain largely the same. I’ve tested this recipe with three different types of air fryers to ensure consistent timing and results. While some models may accommodate more egg rolls at once, they all achieve that desired crispy exterior. If you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a larger batch, you can easily double or triple the ingredients, working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding the basket.

To serve a large batch of these golden treats all at once, have a baking sheet ready. As each batch finishes cooking in the air fryer, transfer them to the baking sheet and keep them warm in a preheated oven at a low temperature, around 200°F (95°C). This ensures every egg roll is perfectly warm and crispy when it’s time to serve. They are fantastic on their own, but truly shine when paired with an assortment of fun dips. Think rich caramel sundae sauce, a dollop of whipped topping, or our decadent Philadelphia cheesecake dip. These dips add an extra layer of flavor and indulgence, making them ideal for a brunch table or a special dessert spread.

Perfect for Holiday Entertaining

During the holiday season, these air fryer apple pie egg rolls are a fantastic addition to a dessert charcuterie board. While it’s always nice to have a few savory options, a board laden with a variety of sweet choices after the main meal is a wonderful way to offer something for everyone. These warm, spiced egg rolls provide a unique and comforting contrast to other traditional cookies and chocolates, adding an exciting element to your holiday spread. Their individual size and delightful flavor make them a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to enjoy.

Key Ingredients for Air Fryer Apple Pie Egg Rolls

Crafting these delicious apple pie egg rolls requires just a few simple ingredients, easily found at your local grocery store. Here’s a closer look at what you’ll need:

• Egg Roll Wrappers: You’ll want to pick up a package of large egg roll wrappers. These are distinctly larger than wonton wrappers, providing ample space for your delicious apple filling.
• Apples: For the filling, use fresh apples, peeled and diced. Granny Smith apples are an excellent choice as they hold their shape well during cooking and offer a pleasant tartness that balances the sweetness of the other ingredients. Alternatively, for ultimate convenience, a can of store-bought apple pie filling works perfectly. If using fresh, consider making a batch of baked apples with brown sugar first.
• 2 tbsp butter: This provides richness and helps the apples soften beautifully. For a dairy-free option, a vegan plant-based butter alternative can be used.
• Brown sugar: Essential for sweetening the apple filling and creating that classic apple pie flavor.
• Ground cinnamon: A must-have spice that infuses the apples with warmth and aromatic sweetness.

Exciting Variations for Your Air Fryer Egg Rolls

One of the best aspects of these apple pie egg rolls is how easily you can customize them with different additions to suit your taste. Don’t be afraid to get creative!

• Dried Fruits: Consider adding a handful of raisins or dried cranberries to the apple filling for extra sweetness and chewiness.
• Nuts for Crunch: For a bit of chunky texture and nutty flavor, chopped pecans, walnuts, or even almonds mix in wonderfully with the apples.
• Sweet Chips: How about some mini butterscotch chips or even white chocolate chips melted into the filling? A small amount can add a delightful surprise.

The possibilities are endless! I encourage you to try a few different variations and host a taste test with your household to find your family’s favorite. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious and want to truly start from scratch, you could even make homemade egg roll wrappers first, though store-bought ones make this recipe incredibly quick and convenient.

While these apple egg rolls could technically be deep-fried, I am a huge proponent of air frying. Deep frying often results in food tasting greasy and can add unnecessary fat and calories. Seriously, even with savory options like ground beef air fryer egg rolls, the air fryer delivers superior results. When air-fried, you achieve that coveted crunchy texture on the outside, while the rich, warm filling remains perfectly ooey-gooey on the inside, all with significantly less oil. It’s the best of both worlds!

Preparing Your Apple Pie Filling

If you’re using store-bought pie filling, you can simply spoon it into your wrappers. For homemade filling, follow these steps: Begin by peeling and dicing your fresh apples into small, uniform pieces. In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the apples just begin to soften, typically about 3-4 minutes. This initial cook helps tenderize the apples and deepen their flavor.

How Long to Cook Apple Egg Rolls in Air Fryer

Achieving the perfect golden brown crispiness for your apple egg rolls in the air fryer is quick and simple. Once your egg rolls are assembled, place them in a single layer in your preheated air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Lightly spray the tops of the egg rolls with oil cooking spray – this helps achieve that beautiful golden hue and extra crispness. Cook them at 380 degrees F (193°C) for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until they reach a delightful golden brown color and are wonderfully crispy. For an even crispier result, you can set your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200°C) and cook for a slightly shorter duration, closer to 4-6 minutes. Always allow them to cool for a few minutes before diving in, as the filling will be very hot. These are truly one of our favorite recipes using egg roll wrappers!

Decadent Apple Cheesecake Egg Rolls: A Dessert Dream

For an extra layer of indulgence, transforming these into apple cheesecake egg rolls is a stroke of genius. Our simple two-ingredient cheesecake filling, also featured in our beloved cherry cheesecake dip recipe, is all you need. Just let a block of cream cheese soften at room temperature, then use a hand mixer to blend it with a small tub of marshmallow fluff until smooth and creamy. When assembling your egg rolls, use a bit less apple filling than usual to leave room for a generous dollop of this heavenly cheesecake mixture in the center. Carefully fold and seal the ends of the wrapper securely to prevent any delicious filling from seeping out during cooking.

These apple cheesecake egg rolls are divine when served warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce over everything. The combination of warm, spiced apples, creamy cheesecake, crispy wrapper, and cool ice cream is absolutely irresistible. If by some miracle you have any leftovers, store them in a single layer in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For the best texture, enjoy them within 24 hours. To revive their crispiness, simply pop them back into your air fryer or Foodi for a few minutes until heated through and golden once more.