Air Fryer Caramel Apple Wontons: Easy, Ultra-Crispy Fall Dessert

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely diced apples and cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly softened but still holding their shape.
2. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the cornflour over the mixture and stir quickly until the liquid thickens slightly into a glaze.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the thick caramel sauce.
4. Transfer the filling to a shallow bowl or plate and spread it out. Place it in the freezer for 10–15 minutes until it is completely cool to the touch. This step is crucial to prevent the wonton wrappers from tearing.
5. Lay out a clean, dry surface. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F now. Place one wonton wrapper in front of you (like a diamond).
6. Place roughly 1 teaspoon of the cooled apple mixture just below the center of the wrapper. Do not overfill.
7. Lightly brush all four edges of the wrapper with the egg wash. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling to meet the top corner, creating a triangle shape.
8. Gently press around the edges to squeeze out any trapped air, then use your fingers or a fork to firmly crimp and seal all three open edges. Repeat until all wontons are assembled.
9. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place 6–8 wontons in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not touch. Give the top surfaces of the wontons a generous spritz of oil.
10. Air fry for 4–5 minutes at 180°C / 350°F.
11. Flip the wontons, spritz the other side lightly, and cook for another 3–4 minutes until they are deep golden brown and beautifully crisp.
12. Transfer to a wire rack. Dust immediately with powdered sugar and serve hot. Repeat with the remaining batches.