Apple Pie Egg Rolls

A fun twist on traditional apple pie, these apple pie egg rolls are a creative dessert that combines all the classic flavors into a crispy, easy-to-eat roll. Best of all, the air fryer cooks the egg rolls quickly and evenly, ensuring that the creamy cinnamon-spiced apple pie interior is hot and bubbly and the wonton wrapper exterior achieves a satisfying crunch.

Perfect for potlucks or just a fun family dessert night, our contest-winning recipe needs just 25 minutes to prep. Plus, thanks to the magic of air-frying, you’ll get all the satisfying crunch with a fraction of the oil.

Ingredients for Apple Pie Egg Rolls

• Apples: Chopped and peeled apples provide a tangy contrast to the sweet filling. Tart varieties like Granny Smith work best to balance the sweetness of this apple pie egg rolls recipe.
• Light brown sugar: Sugar adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor to the apple filling. Here’s the difference between light and dark brown sugar.
• Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon provides this recipe with the authentic apple pie taste.
• Cornstarch: Cornstarch is used to thicken the apple filling.
• Egg roll wrappers: Wonton wrappers encapsulate the filling in a crispy, golden shell.
• Cream cheese: Spreadable cream cheese adds a creamy element to the filling and helps seal the rolls.
• Cooking spray: Butter-flavored cooking spray gives the apple pie egg rolls a golden color and crunchy texture without deep frying.
• Sugar: Granulated sugar is mixed with cinnamon to create a sweet coating for the finished egg rolls.
• Caramel ice cream topping: The perfect dipping sauce for these apple pie egg rolls is the caramel ice cream topping that adds a decadent finish. You can also make your own caramel sauce at home.

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the apple filling

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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch. Stir until well mixed, then set aside while you prepare the wrappers.

Step 2: Assemble the apple pie egg rolls

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Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with one corner facing you. Spread a scant tablespoon of cream cheese to within an inch of the edges.

Editor’s Tip: Cover the remaining egg roll wrappers with a damp paper towel to prevent them from drying out while you work.

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Place 1/3 cup apple mixture just below the center of the wrapper.

Step 3: Roll the apple pie egg rolls

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Fold the bottom corner over the apple filling and then fold in the side corners toward the center. Moisten the edges with water and then roll up the egg roll, tightly pressing at the tip to seal. Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers.

Step 4: Air-fry the egg rolls

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Arrange the egg rolls in a single layer on the greased tray in the air-fryer basket, making sure they don’t touch. Spritz them with butter-flavored cooking spray.

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Cook for five to six minutes, then turn them over and spritz again. Cook for another five to six minutes until they’re golden brown and crisp.

Step 5: Add the finishing touches

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In a small bowl, combine the sugar and remaining cinnamon. Roll the egg rolls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while they are still hot. Serve immediately with hot caramel ice cream topping as a dipping sauce.

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Apple Pie Egg Rolls Variations

• Use the oven: For a baked version of these sweet rolls, preheat the oven to 425°. Place the assembled rolls on a greased baking sheet, seam side down. Spritz with cooking spray and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
• Give it a nutty twist: Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the apple mixture for added texture and crunch. Toast the nuts for even more flavor.
• Spice it up: Add a pinch of nutmeg and allspice to the cinnamon-sugar coating to give these apple pie egg rolls a more complex flavor profile.
• Add a chocolate drizzle: Drizzle the egg rolls with melted chocolate right before serving for a decadent twist. Here are the five best ways to melt chocolate.

How to Store Apple Pie Egg Rolls

These egg rolls are best enjoyed fresh and crispy right out of the air fryer. However, any leftovers can be tightly wrapped in aluminum foil and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Can you freeze these egg rolls?

Yes, you can freeze uncooked apple pie egg rolls for up to three months. Place the assembled egg rolls on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze them until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container. Cook the egg rolls from frozen in the air fryer for an additional two to three minutes.

How do you reheat apple pie egg rolls?

Reheat leftover apple pie egg rolls in a preheated oven at 350° for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can put them in the air fryer for two to three minutes to restore their original crunch.

Apple Pie Egg Roll Tips

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What’s the best type of apple for these egg rolls?

Firm and tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp or Braeburn work best for these apple pie egg rolls. Not only do these apples hold their shape well when cooked but these varieties provide a nice balance to the sweet cinnamon-sugar coating and drizzle of caramel topping.

How do you prevent apple pie egg rolls from getting soggy?

To prevent soggy egg rolls, be sure to work in batches when air-frying, giving each roll enough space. You can also prevent sogginess by not overfilling the egg rolls and by ensuring they’re rolled tightly.

Can you make apple pie egg rolls without an air fryer?

Absolutely! While an air fryer gives great—and quicker—results, you can also bake your batch of apple pie egg rolls in a regular oven (see variation above) or deep fry them in oil for two to three minutes per side until golden brown.