Description
Crispy, golden tortillas filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and coated in buttery cinnamon sugar. These apple pie taquitos are a quick and easy dessert that delivers all the cozy flavors of apple pie with a fun, handheld twist perfect for baking or air frying.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for about 10–12 taquitos):
For the Apple Filling:
3 cups apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Taquitos:
10–12 small flour tortillas
¼ cup melted butter
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
Caramel sauce
Vanilla ice cream
Powdered sugar
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Apple Filling
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add diced apples. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Cook for another 3–4 minutes.
Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Assemble Taquitos
Warm tortillas slightly so they’re flexible.
Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of apple filling onto each tortilla.
Roll tightly and place seam-side down.
Step 3: Cook
Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Brush taquitos with melted butter and bake for 12–15 minutes until crispy and golden.
Air Fryer Method:
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly brush taquitos with butter and air fry for 6–8 minutes, turning halfway through.
Step 4: Coat and Serve
Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
Roll warm taquitos in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Serve immediately with caramel drizzle or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Use corn or gluten-free tortillas if needed, but warm them first to prevent cracking.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based butter.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked / Air Fried
- Cuisine: American / Mexican Fusion