The puff pastry swirls with apples and amaretti in an air fryer are perfect if you’re looking for a quick, fragrant dessert with a soft heart.
They are prepared in a few minutes, do not require special equipment or long resting times, and cook perfectly in the air fryer in just a quarter of an hour.
The filling is a real treat: grated apples, which become soft and juicy during cooking, mix with crumbled amaretti with an intense and slightly toasted flavor, chocolate chips that melt creating an irresistible fondant effect, and a touch of maraschino, which gives everything a fragrant and enveloping note. If you love desserts with a full and aromatic taste but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this is the perfect recipe.
The puff pastry, crumbly and light, wraps the filling like a hug: once cut into slices and cooked, it will give rise to golden swirls, crispy on the outside and moist inside, ideal for accompanying an afternoon tea, a special breakfast, or to be served as a dessert with a sprinkle of extra amaretti.
Moreover, thanks to the air fryer cooking, you can prepare them without turning on the oven, saving time and energy. A dessert suitable even for the less experienced, which will conquer both adults and children at the first bite.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10 swirls
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the puff pastry swirls with apples and amaretti in air fryer:
- 1 apple (large or two small)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2.8 oz amaretti
- 3 tablespoons maraschino
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1.8 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 roll rectangular puff pastry
- 2 amaretti (crumbled)
- as needed powdered sugar
Tools for the puff pastry swirls with apples and amaretti in air fryer:
- 2 Bowls glass
- 1 Grater
- 1 Air Fryer kasanova
Steps for preparing and cooking the puff pastry swirls with apples and amaretti in air fryer:
Cut the apple in half, remove the core, peel it, and then grate it with a coarse mandoline. Add the sugar, maraschino, or ground cinnamon, and coarsely crumbled amaretti, and finally the chocolate chips. Mix well.
If you notice that the filling is dry after adding the cinnamon, add a few tablespoons of milk.
Unroll the rectangular puff pastry, add the prepared filling (do not add the liquid that has formed), then make an even layer leaving half an inch around the perimeter.
Roll the puff pastry from the long side onto itself forming a roll, cut off the two ends, and cut out 10 swirls.
Place the swirls on the air fryer grill, do not use parchment paper as this will make them dryer. Cook at 356°F for about 15 minutes, turning them halfway through if you don’t have a dual-resistance air fryer.
Let the puff pastry swirls cool, then place them on a plate and decorate them if desired with crumbled amaretti or powdered sugar.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I substitute the maraschino?
Of course, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Can they also be baked in the oven?
Yes! In a static oven at 374°F for about 20 minutes or until golden.
How to store them?
In an airtight container for 1-2 days. They can also be warmed up for a couple of minutes in the air fryer to regain their crispiness.
