If you love warm apple pie but want something faster and easier, these Air Fryer Apple Pie Roll Ups are the perfect treat. They are crispy on the outside, soft and sweet inside, and packed with warm cinnamon apple filling.
Using tortillas or bread, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into golden dessert roll ups that taste like mini hand pies. Once you make them once, buying extra apples suddenly makes perfect sense.
The air fryer gives them that irresistible crisp texture without deep frying, while the inside stays buttery and full of apple pie flavor.
Golden crispy roll ups stuffed with cinnamon apples — no wonder everyone keeps making them again.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These apple pie roll ups are so popular because they are:
- Quick and easy to make
- Ready in minutes
- Crispy outside, soft inside
- Warm apple pie flavor
- Made in the air fryer
- Great for dessert or snack time
- Kid friendly
- Perfect with ice cream or caramel
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients:
- 4 flour tortillas or bread slices
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
- Extra butter for brushing
How to Make Air Fryer Apple Pie Roll Ups
Step 1: Make the Apple Filling
Add diced apples, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a pan.
Cook for about 5 minutes until apples soften and become glossy.
If you want a thicker filling, stir in cornstarch.
Step 2: Cool Slightly
Let the filling cool for a few minutes.
Step 3: Fill the Tortillas or Bread
Add a spoonful of filling to each tortilla or flattened bread slice.
Step 4: Roll Tightly
Roll tightly like a wrap and seal the edge.
Step 5: Brush with Butter
Brush the outside lightly with melted butter.
Step 6: Air Fry
Place roll ups in the air fryer basket.
Cook at 180°C / 350°F for 7 to 9 minutes until golden and crisp.
Step 7: Finish and Serve
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm.
What Do They Taste Like?
These roll ups taste like mini apple pies with buttery crispy shells. The inside is soft, sweet, and full of warm cinnamon apple flavor.
Best Ways to Serve Them
Dessert
Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Snack Time
Enjoy with coffee or tea.
Party Food
Slice into smaller pieces for sharing.
Cozy Treat
Perfect for cool evenings.
Tips for Perfect Roll Ups
- Dice apples small so they soften quickly
- Do not overfill roll ups
- Seal edges tightly
- Brush evenly with butter for color
- Serve warm for best texture
Easy Variations
Want to switch it up? Try:
- Add chopped pecans
- Use caramel drizzle
- Add raisins
- Use pears instead of apples
- Add nutmeg pinch
Storage Tips
- Best eaten fresh
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days
- Reheat in air fryer for crispness
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use bread instead of tortillas?
Yes, flattened sandwich bread works great.
What apples work best?
Firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well.
Why are mine soggy?
Filling may be too wet or overfilled.
Can I bake these?
Yes, bake until golden crisp.
Final Thoughts
If you want an easy dessert with classic apple pie flavor, these Air Fryer Apple Pie Roll Ups are a must-try. They are crispy, sweet, warm, and incredibly simple to make.
Make them once, and you may start buying apples every week.
