Brown Sugar Cinnamon Air Fryer Pop Tarts
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Air Fryer Pop Tarts
Description
The recipe features sheets of puff pastry rolled out and cut into rectangles. A filling of brown sugar, flour, melted butter, vanilla, and cinnamon is spread on half of the rectangles, which are then covered with the other halves. Edges are sealed and pierced to allow steam to escape. The pop tarts are cooked in an air fryer at 325°F, where hot circulating air crisps the pastry evenly.
The final product offers a flaky, buttery crust with a gooey cinnamon brown sugar center and is finished off with a frosting made from confectioner’s sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon that provides a sweet contrast to the pastry’s texture. This method avoids deep frying or a longer oven time.
Gluten-free and dairy-free variations are possible using suitable substitutes for puff pastry, flour, butter, and milk. Pop tarts can also be baked in a conventional oven at 375°F for 20-30 minutes until golden.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. puff pastry package with two sheets
- 1 egg for brushing, beaten
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar I used Truvia
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp butter melted, light
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Frosting:
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar I used Truvia, 144g
- 1 Tbsp milk + more as needed, of choice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F.
- To make the filling, combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Working with one sheet at a time, gently unfold the puff pastry and transfer it to a lightly floured cutting board. Roll the puff pastry sheet out to form about a 12x16” inch rectangle, then cut into 8 equal rectangles with a pizza cutter or knife. Repeat for the other puff pastry sheet so you have 16 triangles.
- Place a tablespoon size scoop of the brown sugar filling in the middle of 8 of the rectangles and spread it around, leaving around 1/4 inch of space on the edges. Brush the edges with the beaten egg, then lay the other half of the dough over the filling and seal the edges well by crimping with the back of a fork. Repeat for all the pop tarts. Then poke all the pop tarts a few times with a fork to allow air to escape.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and add the pop tarts. Make sure to leave enough room for air to circulate (you’ll need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer). Cook for 8-10 minutes or until browned to liking. Then remove and place on a plate or wire rack to cool.
- To make the frosting, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Add more milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency. You want thick frosting, but not too thick that it is hard to spread. Then spread the frosting onto each poptart. Allow the frosting to set and harden for about an hour (if you can wait that long!), then enjoy!
Notes
- Use gluten-free puff pastry and flour substitutes for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute plant-based butter and dairy-free milk to make dairy-free pop tarts.
- Oven baking alternative: bake at 375°F for 20-30 minutes until puff pastry is golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pop tart (158g) | |
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.2g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7g | 39% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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