You’ll Need
For the Apple Pie Fries
1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
2 eating apples, peeled, cored and finely diced
30g butter
2 tbsp soft brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
Cinnamon Sugar
40g caster sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Maple Caramel Dip
120ml caramel sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
Pinch of sea salt
Optional but Dangerous
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Chopped toasted pecans
White chocolate drizzle
Extra caramel sauce
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan and cook the diced apples with the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla for 4–5 minutes, until softened but not mushy.
Allow the filling to cool slightly.
Cut the puff pastry into long rectangles.
Spoon a thin line of apple filling along one side of each strip.
Fold the pastry over the filling and press the edges firmly together.
Cut into fry-sized strips and brush with the beaten egg.
Arrange the pastry fries in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one.
Air fry for 9–11 minutes, until deeply golden, crisp and beautifully puffed.
Mix together the caster sugar and cinnamon.
While still warm, roll or sprinkle the pastry fries generously with the cinnamon sugar.
Stir together the caramel sauce, maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt to make the dipping sauce.
Serve warm with the maple caramel dip alongside.