Quick Air Fryer Caramel Apple Wontons
Delicious and innovative twist on the classic dessert that brings together the sweetness of caramel and the tartness of apples, all wrapped in a crispy wonton shell.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Wonton wrappers
- 20-25 pieces Wonton wrappers Thin, square sheets made from flour, water, and egg.
Apples
- 2 medium Apples Peeled, cored, and diced. Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended.
Caramel sauce
- 0.5 cup Caramel sauce Store-bought or homemade.
Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon Enhances the flavors of the apples and caramel.
Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Packed brown sugar Adds sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor.
Cooking spray
- as needed Cooking spray Non-stick spray for air fryer.
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, caramel sauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir well to ensure the apples are evenly coated with the sweet mixture. Set aside.
- Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface in a diamond shape with one corner facing you.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the apple-caramel mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Moisten the edges of the wonton wrapper with a little water to help seal them.
- Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling to the top corner, forming a triangle shape. Press edges firmly to seal.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange wontons in a single layer.
- Lightly spray the tops of the wontons with cooking spray and cook for 8-10 minutes, checking for golden-brown perfection.
- Remove wontons from the air fryer and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, drizzled with caramel sauce or with a scoop of ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.