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Air Fryer Cherry Pie Taquitos

Delicious and portable cherry pie taquitos made in an air fryer, perfect for a midnight snack or a fun dessert at parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Street Food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taquitos
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 8 small flour tortillas For best results, use small flour tortillas.
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted For brushing on the tortillas.
  • as needed cooking spray (or additional butter for brushing) For frying.
  • to taste powdered sugar (for dusting, optional) Optional topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the cherry pie filling.
  3. Brush one side of a tortilla with melted butter.
  4. Place 2 tablespoons of cherry filling in a line along the center of the tortilla and roll tightly.
  5. Seal the edges with a little water if needed.
  6. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
  8. Brush the taquitos with butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar.
Cooking
  1. Place taquitos in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  2. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden.
Serving
  1. Allow taquitos to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. For the best texture, re-crisp in the air fryer before serving.