Description
Indulgent churro apple pie bombs bring Spanish-inspired sweetness to classic American desserts with crispy cinnamon-sugar coatings and gooey apple centers. Crisp on the outside, molten within, these air fryer treats promise a delightful explosion of flavor you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can grands canned biscuits
- 1 cup apple pie filling
Coating and Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter (113 grams)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Dice the apple pie filling into small, uniform pieces using a sharp knife and fork for even distribution.
- Gently separate the biscuits and carefully divide each into two thin layers. Use a rolling pin or fingertips to flatten each layer into a 4-inch circular shape.
- Activate the air fryer and preheat to 350F (175C) for precisely 5 minutes to ensure optimal cooking temperature.
- Carefully place a spoonful of apple pie filling in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges and delicately pinch to create a sealed, round ball.
- Arrange the prepared pie bombs in the air fryer basket, maintaining approximately 2 inches of space between each one. Cook in multiple batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, monitoring until the exterior turns a rich golden brown color.
- During the cooking process, melt the butter in a separate container, preparing for the coating stage.
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl, creating a fragrant coating mixture.
- After cooking, immediately dunk each hot pie bomb into the melted butter, ensuring complete coverage and allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the butter-coated bombs thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, creating an even, sweet exterior.
- Continue the coating process with remaining pie bombs, maintaining consistency in preparation.
- Serve warm for optimal taste and texture, or allow to cool to room temperature for a delightful treat.
Notes
- Slice apple pie filling carefully to ensure uniform size for even cooking and easy sealing.
- Use a gentle touch when stretching biscuit dough to prevent tearing and maintain a smooth surface.
- Check air fryer temperature accuracy with a kitchen thermometer for consistent golden-brown results.
- Create a tight seal on each bomb by pinching edges firmly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Rotate bombs halfway through cooking for even browning and crispy exterior.
- Let butter cool slightly before dipping to prevent burning and achieve a light, even coating.
- Dust bombs generously with cinnamon sugar while still warm for maximum flavor absorption.
- Store leftover bombs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 315 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg