Description
These Air Fryer Cherry Pie Taquitos are a deliciously sweet and crispy dessert that you can prepare in just minutes. Using simple ingredients like flour tortillas, cherry pie filling, and cinnamon sugar, these bite-sized treats are rolled up, air-fried to golden perfection, and make for a delightful snack or dessert served warm with optional powdered sugar or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Taquitos
- 10 small (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly. Set this mixture aside for rolling the taquitos later.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling down the center of each flour tortilla. Be careful not to overfill to prevent leaking during cooking.
- Roll Taquitos: Roll each tortilla tightly around the filling and place them seam-side down to keep them sealed. Then brush each rolled taquito lightly with melted butter for a golden finish.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Roll or sprinkle each buttered taquito with the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture to add extra sweetness and crispiness.
- Air Fry Taquitos: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the taquitos seam-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let the taquitos cool slightly after cooking. Serve them warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Be careful not to overfill the tortillas to avoid leaking or bursting during air frying.
- Brush the taquitos with melted butter to help the cinnamon sugar stick and create a crispy texture.
- Flipping halfway ensures even browning on all sides.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, as taquitos are crispiest fresh out of the air fryer.
- Optional toppings like powdered sugar or whipped cream add sweetness and a creamy contrast.
