Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (or use cooking spray)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Tortillas and Filling
- Lay out your tortillas on a clean surface and get ready to assemble. Place a generous spoonful (about 1-2 tablespoons) of cherry pie filling along the center of each tortilla.
- Tip: Don’t overfill, or it will be challenging to roll them up tightly, and the filling may ooze out while air-frying.
- Roll Up the Taquitos
- Starting from one side, tightly roll each tortilla around the cherry filling, like you would a taquito. Place them seam-side down on a plate or tray.
- Pro Tip: To keep the taquitos closed and prevent unrolling, you can seal the edge with a dab of water or a bit of cherry filling.
- Brush or Spray with Butter
- Use a pastry brush to coat each taquito lightly with melted butter, or spritz them with cooking spray if you prefer. This step ensures a crispy outer layer and helps the cinnamon sugar stick.
- Don’t skip this part! The butter or spray gives that golden color and that irresistible crunch.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
- In a shallow dish, mix the sugar and cinnamon together. Roll each butter-coated taquito in the cinnamon sugar until well-coated. If you love cinnamon, feel free to add a bit more!
- This sweet coating adds the final pie-like touch. It’s like the sugar crust on a cinnamon roll but with an extra crispy edge!
- Preheat the Air Fryer
- Set your air fryer to 350°F and let it preheat for a couple of minutes. If your air fryer doesn’t need preheating, you can skip this step.
- Air-Fry the Taquitos
- Place the taquitos in the air fryer basket in a single layer, seam-side down. Make sure not to overcrowd them – they need a little space to crisp up evenly.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through. Check for a golden-brown color and crispy texture. If you want extra crispiness, add an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Remove the taquitos from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute or two. Serve warm, with optional whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for dipping.
- Optional: Drizzle with a bit of chocolate or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 4g