Air Fryer Cherry Turnovers
Air Fryer Cherry Turnovers is made with 1 sheet puff pastry, cherry pie filling, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon cornstarch; air fry at 375°F for 15 minutes to serve 4. 275 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Mix cherry pie filling with cornstarch to thicken slightly.
- 2
Cut puff pastry into 4 equal squares. Spoon cherry filling onto one half of each square.
- 3
Fold pastry over the filling to create triangles and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- 4
Brush tops with beaten egg and cut two small slits in each turnover.
- 5
Air fry at 375°F for 12–14 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- 6
Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over warm turnovers before serving.
Tip: Adding cornstarch to the filling prevents it from being too runny and leaking out of the pastry.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 15 minutes vs ~26 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Cherry Turnovers at 375°F for 15 minutes. Adding cornstarch to the filling prevents it from being too runny and leaking out of the pastry.
You need: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed, ¾ cup cherry pie filling, 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash), 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. This recipe serves 4 with 275 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Cherry Turnovers takes 15 minutes total at 375°F. Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over warm turnovers before serving.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 15 minutes at 375°F.
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