Ella Walter
Apple strudel is a delicious dessert that can be made in an air fryer. The process is simple: prepare your filling, cut and fill your pastry, cook in the air fryer, and serve. The filling is typically grated apples mixed with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins. The pastry is usually puff pastry or filo pastry, brushed with butter and sprinkled with breadcrumbs. The air fryer temperature is generally set to around 350°F (170-175°C) for 12-25 minutes, depending on the recipe and air fryer model. The result is a warm, comforting dessert with a golden, crispy exterior and a sweet, tender interior.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, cornstarch, raisins, walnuts, butter, filo/phyllo pastry, breadcrumbs, egg |
| Preparation | Combine apples with dry ingredients and lemon juice; melt butter in a pan and add sugar; cook apples in the pan for 8-10 minutes; layer filo/phyllo pastry sheets with butter and breadcrumbs; add apple mixture to pastry; seal with egg wash |
| Air Fryer Settings | Preheat to 350°F (175°C); cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown; flip halfway through |
| Serving | Dust with icing or powdered sugar; serve warm with vanilla sauce, ice cream, or whipped cream |
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What You'll Learn
Preparing the apples
You can also cook the apples before adding them to the strudel. To do this, melt some butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Once melted, remove 75g of butter and set it aside. Next, stir in sugar and cook for a few minutes before adding the apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts (and raisins, if using). Cook this mixture for 8-10 minutes until the apples are soft, and then set the mixture aside to cool.
If you want to add a little extra sweetness to your strudel, you can also make a caramelised apple mixture. To do this, simply cook the apples in a saucepan with butter and sugar until they are soft and caramelised. Allow the mixture to cool before adding it to your strudel.
Once your apple mixture is ready, it's time to start assembling your strudel. Lay out a sheet of phyllo or puff pastry on a clean, dry surface. Brush the sheet lightly with melted butter and then sprinkle with a thin layer of breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs will help to absorb any excess moisture from the apples during baking. Continue layering and buttering each sheet, sprinkling breadcrumbs in between, until you have 5-6 sheets in total.
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Preparing the pastry
Next, you will need to lay out a sheet of phyllo or filo dough on a clean, dry surface. Brush the sheet lightly with melted butter. If you like, you can sprinkle a thin layer of breadcrumbs over the buttered phyllo sheet. Continue layering and buttering each phyllo sheet, sprinkling breadcrumbs in between if desired, until you have used 5 to 6 sheets in total.
Now, it's time to add the apple mixture. Place the apples in a line down the middle of the pastry, leaving some space at the top and bottom. The amount of apple mixture you use will depend on the size and shape of your pastry. Once the apples are in place, you can start to enclose them in the pastry. Bring the top and bottom edges of the pastry up and over the apples, brushing these edges with a little water to help them seal. Then, starting from one side, roll the pastry up and over the apples, keeping the shape tight and compact.
Finally, seal the ends of the pastry by tucking in any excess dough and brushing with a little more water if needed. At this stage, you can also brush the top of the strudel with more melted butter to help achieve a golden colour during cooking.
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Layering the strudel
Firstly, lay out one sheet of phyllo/filo dough on a clean, dry surface. Brush the sheet lightly with melted butter, ensuring it is evenly coated. Then, sprinkle a thin layer of breadcrumbs over the buttered phyllo sheet. This step is crucial as it helps to absorb the juices from the apples during baking, ensuring the strudel stays crisp.
Repeat this process, layering and buttering each phyllo sheet and sprinkling breadcrumbs in between. Continue until you have used 5 to 6 sheets in total, or if using puff pastry, cut the pastry into strips approximately 1 cm wide.
For the next step, you will create the plait effect. Beginning at the top, fold the left strip at a 45-degree angle over the apple mixture, then repeat with the right strip. Continue alternating sides, folding and overlapping the strips, until you reach the bottom of the strudel. Finally, tuck the bottom strips that are sticking out neatly underneath the strudel to secure it.
Your apple strudel is now layered and ready to be cooked in the air fryer.
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Cooking the strudel
To cook apple strudel in an air fryer, you will need to prepare the strudel and then cook it in the air fryer.
Preparing the Strudel
Firstly, grate your apples and place them in a sieve. Pour over lemon juice and squeeze lightly to remove excess juice from the apples. Place the apples in a large bowl and add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins. Combine well.
Next, prepare the pastry. Lay out a sheet of phyllo or puff pastry on a clean, dry surface. Brush it lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with a thin layer of breadcrumbs. Continue layering and buttering each sheet, sprinkling breadcrumbs in between, until you have used 5 to 6 sheets in total.
Now it's time to assemble the strudel. Place the apple mixture down the middle of the pastry over the breadcrumbs. Cut the sides of the pastry into approximately 1 cm-wide strips. Beginning at the top, fold the left strip at a 45-degree angle over the apple mixture, then do the same with the right strip. Continue repeating this until you have plaited all the strips. Finally, tuck the bottom strips that are sticking out underneath the strudel.
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3-5 minutes. Place the strudel seam-side down in the air fryer basket and brush the top with more melted butter. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and the apples are tender. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
When the strudel is cooked to your liking, carefully remove it from the air fryer and allow it to cool down. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serve warm. You can enjoy your apple strudel plain, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or your favourite ice cream.
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Serving the strudel
Once your apple strudel is cooked, carefully remove it from the air fryer and allow it to cool down. You can dust the strudel with icing sugar or powdered sugar before serving. If you want to add a glaze to your strudel, brush it with egg when there are 10 minutes of cooking time remaining.
Apple strudel is best served warm. You can serve it plain, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or your favourite ice cream. If you're using store-bought strudel, it's best to cook only what you need, as it won't be as good if you reheat it after putting icing on the pastry.
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Frequently asked questions
First, grate your apples and mix them with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins. Next, cut puff pastry or filo sheets into strudel-sized rectangles, and brush them with egg wash and/or melted butter. Then, add your apple filling, and seal the pastry. Finally, air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4-5 minutes, or 12-15 minutes, depending on the recipe, flipping halfway through.
You should air fry your apple strudel at 350°F (175°C).
It depends on the recipe and your air fryer. Most recipes suggest cooking your apple strudel for 4-5 minutes, but some recommend up to 12-15 minutes. You should cook your strudel until it is golden brown and the apples are tender.
You can serve your apple strudel warm with vanilla sauce, ice cream, or whipped cream.
