Air Fryer Mini Apple Danishes

Mini Apple Danishes made quick and easy in the air-fryer using refrigerated crescent dough. With flaky crescent rolls topped with cream cheese and cinnamon apples, it's a sweet morning treat you'd love waking up for.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer mini apple danishes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 270kcal

Author lalaine

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

For the Apple Pie Filling

3 medium gala or honey crisp apples
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

For the Cream Cheese Filling

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Danishes

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough

For the Icing Glaze

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

For the Apple Pie Filling

Peel, core, and dice the apples.
In a small pan over medium heat, combine the apples with the butter and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes.
Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the water and simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce is reduced and thick, and apples are tender.

For the Cream Cheese Filling

In a medium bowl, combine the 4 ounces of cream cheese, 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth. Set aside.

For the Danishes

Remove the crescent roll log from packaging and slice into 8 equal circles. Flatten and create a well on each slice using hands. Arrange in a single layer on a well-greased air fryer tray.
Place 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in each well. Top with a tablespoon of the apple pie mixture.
Preheat the air fryer to 350 F. Once heated, add the tray of danishes and cook for about 5 minutes. You may have to cook in batches, depending on the size of your fryer.
Remove immediately once cooking is complete.

For the Icing Glaze

While danishes are cooking, prepare the icing glaze. In a small bowl, combine the 2 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup confectioners sugar, and milk well.
Transfer to a piping bag or ziplock bag with a corner trimmed off to pipe. Drizzle the icing across the danishes. Serve warm.

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