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Air Fryer Apple Cranberry Turnovers

Chef Jenn
Air Fryer Apple Cranberry Turnovers made with frozen puff pastry and a cooked apple-and-cranberry filling, air fried in small batches and finished with a vanilla glaze. One batch makes eight.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 496 kcal

Ingredients
  

Apple Cranberry Filling

  • 2 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Turnovers

  • 1 package frozen puff pastry  17.3 ounces, thawed (2 sheets)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Coarse sanding sugar optional

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Cook the apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften and the cranberries start to burst.
  • Stir together the cornstarch and water, then add the mixture to the fruit. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens. Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool completely.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.
  • Unfold the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into four equal squares.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cooled filling into the center of each pastry square.
  • Brush the edges with the egg wash, fold the pastry diagonally into triangles, and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
  • Cut two or three small slits in the top of each turnover, then brush the tops with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sanding sugar, if using.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and arrange the turnovers in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the turnovers are puffed, crisp, and deep golden brown.
  • Let the turnovers cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the warm turnovers.

Notes

  • Cool the filling completely before assembling the turnovers to keep the puff pastry flaky.
  • If using frozen cranberries, add them straight to the skillet—there's no need to thaw them first.
  • Leave space between the turnovers in the air fryer basket so the hot air can circulate and puff the pastry evenly.
  • Start checking for doneness around the 9-minute mark since air fryer models can vary.
  • Leftover turnovers crisp up beautifully in the air fryer at 325°F for 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turnoverCalories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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