The WW Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos are amazing. You can make them in only 18 minutes. These do not require effort or much time. This dessert uses all ingredients that are fine for Weight Watchers to use. The WW points and caloric count for this recipe are also very low. We make an apple mixture and place it on low-carb tortillas. For cooking them, we utilize an air fryer. The WW Air Fryer Apple Pie Taquitos give you a way to enjoy the taste of a regular apple pie, but in a much lighter form. After air frying the taquitos, you get an amazing, golden finish. The classic apple pie has way more calories. It also uses ingredients that have more fats and can increase WW points. Prepare these taquitos for gatherings, celebrations, and any other special occasion.
STATS:
- Preparation time: Ten minutes
- Cook duration: 8 minutes
- Total duration: 18 minutes
- Number of calories: 110 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Portion size: 1 taquito
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Pastry brush (optional)
- Cooking spray
- Spoon
- Bowl (microwave-safe)
- Medium bowl
- Air fryer
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 apples (medium, peeled, & finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 flour tortillas (small & low-carb)
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Half tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon granulated sweetener (zero-calorie)
- Light cooking spray
INGREDIENT NOTES:
APPLES:
- You cannot skip this since it is the main product for the dessert. The caloric count remains low when using apples. They have fiber in them. When adding them to the filling, these give moisture. Apples are also a good source of sweetness. You may also use Honeycrisp apples instead.
LEMON JUICE:
- Including lemon juice will maintain the sweet taste of apples. It will keep them looking bright and fresh. The apples will also not turn brown with the addition. If you need a substitute, use half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.
CINNAMON:
- Cinnamon provides a taste of the regular apple pie. This is also WW-friendly. Cinnamon does not include calories in the dessert at all. If you require something else to use, utilize apple pie spice.
ZERO-CALORIE SWEETENER:
- This is a great alternative to sugar. The WW points also do not increase. If you use brown sugar as a substitute, the WW points will rise.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- This adds a nice aroma to any dessert. This boosts the apple taste in the taquitos as well. Another option for its substitute is using almond extract.
LOW-CARB FLOUR TORTILLAS:
- Since this recipe is a lighter version of an apple pie, we use low-carb tortillas. The filling stays well inside them. Another option for you to use is corn tortillas, but they are a bit firm.
COOKING SPRAY:
- This product is something that helps in keeping WW points lower. This makes the taquitos crispy. If you want an alternative, use olive oil for brushing. It will include more WW points in your plan.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix lemon juice and diced apple inside a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave them for about 4 minutes till they become soft.
- Include vanilla, sweetener, and cinnamon inside as well.
- Let the mixture cool for a while.
- Start spooning the mixture over the tortillas.
- Make sure you spread the mixture equally.
- Create the tortilla’s shape like taquitos by rolling tightly.
- Spray some cooking spray over each taquito.
- Make sure you put the folded side downwards in the air fryer.
- For 8 minutes, air fry them at 190°C by turning them once.
- Enjoy your fresh and warm apple pie taquitos.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can spread some caramel (sugar-free) on top of these warm taquitos.
- Serving these warm taquitos with some vanilla Greek yogurt is also a great option.
- On top of these taquitos, you can consider adding some cinnamon.
TIPS:
- Make sure you cut the apples into very small pieces so that they cook nicely.
- When spreading the filling on the tortillas, fill in a decent amount.
- Do not overfill the air fryer basket; cook them in batches. This will provide you with a good, crispy texture of each taquito.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FREEZER:
- Do not freeze the cooked taquitos. Freezing the uncooked ones is an option. The maximum limit for freezing is one month.
FRIDGE:
- Utilize a tight vessel for storing these taquitos. The maximum storage limit is 3 days.
FAQs:
What is the baking time for these taquitos?
- Baking time for these taquitos is 15 minutes at 200°C.
Will these taquitos taste good when they are cold?
- Yes, they will taste fine even if they get cold.
Do canned apples work?
- Yes, it is an option for you to use them. Make sure to remove extra liquid from them. Also, reduce the amount of sweetener.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 18 grams
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 1.5 g
Calories: 110 kcal
Total Carbs: 22 grams
Portion size: 1 taquito
Serving: 6
Sodium: 180 grams
Potassium: 160 grams
Calcium: 40 g
Iron: 0.7 g
Vitamin A: 110 IU
Weight Watcher Points: 2 to 3 points