Two peeled apples grated on the large holes, mixed with sugar, cinnamon and a little orange zest, spread over a sheet of puff pastry, rolled into a log and sliced into 3 cm pieces. The rolls are brushed with beaten egg and air-fried on parchment at 170 °C / 340 °F for about 25 minutes, then dusted with powdered sugar. Makes about 10 rolls.
Instructions
- 1
Peel the apples and grate them on the large holes of a box grater.
- 2
Add the sugar, cinnamon and orange zest and mix well. The filling is done.
- 3
Lay out the puff pastry sheet. If it feels sticky, dust the surface lightly with flour.
- 4
Spoon the filling onto the pastry and spread it right to the edges so every roll gets apple.
- 5
Roll the sheet up tight into a log. Slice it into pieces about 3 cm / 1¼ in thick.
- 6
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and stand the rolls on it with space between them. Brush the sides with beaten egg.
- 7
Air-fry at 170 °C / 340 °F for about 25 minutes until golden and flaky.
25:00 - 8
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
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Notes from our kitchen
Grated apple melts into the pastry so there are no hard chunks; diced apple stays firm and tears the layers. Spread the filling to the edges, otherwise the end rolls are mostly pastry. Roll tight so the spiral holds when sliced. Parchment keeps the sugar from sticking to the basket. 170 °C is enough: at 200 °C the outside browns before the inner layers puff.
Variations
- Walnut. Mix a handful of chopped walnuts into the grated apple before spreading.
- Glazed. Skip the powdered sugar and brush the warm rolls with a little honey or apricot jam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I squeeze the grated apple?
No. The juice soaks into the pastry and keeps the filling soft. If the apples are very watery, drain off only the liquid pooled at the bottom of the bowl.
Can I bake them in the oven?
Yes, 190 °C / 375 °F for 20–25 minutes on a lined tray.
Can I freeze them?
Yes, unbaked. Freeze the sliced rolls on a tray, bag them, and air-fry from frozen adding about 5 minutes.
How do I store leftovers?
Room temperature in a covered container for a day, or refrigerated for 3 days. Re-crisp in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 170 °C / 340 °F.
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