Air-Fried Apple Turnovers

Instructions

• 1

  Place the apples, butter, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt in a pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until simmering. Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the syrup is thick.

• 2

  Spread the filling in a shallow dish and refrigerate for 20 minutes to cool. This will prevent the pastry from getting soggy. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 3

  Whisk the egg and water together to make the egg wash. The water thins down the egg making it easier to brush.

• 4

  Cut each pastry sheet into 4 squares. Leave one square on the board and refrigerate the remaining until ready to use.

• 5

  Working with one square at a time, brush the edges with the egg wash. Place a heaped tablespoon of the apple mixture in the center. Fold in half and press to remove air bubbles and seal. Press with a fork to secure the seal. Place in the refrigerator and repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.

• 6

  Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is firm.

  Tip: Turnovers can be frozen at this stage for up to 1 month. Thaw for 20 minutes before cooking.
• 7

  Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 165°C, for 26 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step. 

• 8

  Brush the turnovers with the egg wash and score the pastry 3 times. Sprinkle with the sugar. Spray the air fry basket with oil and place the turnovers, evenly spaced in the basket.

• 9

  Once preheated, place the basket in rack position 3 and cook for 26 minutes.

• 10

  The turnovers should be browned, puffed and crisp. If not, cook a little longer. 

• 11

  Dust with sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature.