Air fryer jam puffs are like a homemade air fryer Toaster Strudel. Puff pastry is filled with jam and then air fried. Top with a delicious glaze and enjoy! This is an easy air fryer dessert that tastes incredible.
I love air frying puff pastry. I had a package out thawing the other day, and my husband asked if I was making air fryer pop tarts. I said no, but that sounded delicious, so I quickly altered my plans.
And I guess these aren't as much like an air fryer pop tart, but they remind me more of a homemade air fryer toaster strudel. The ones that you cook up all nice and warm in the toaster with the icing packet? So good.
You only need three ingredients to make these! (Two, if you don't care about the egg wash). And they are delicious. The puff pastry tarts like a fancy treat, especially when topped with a glaze.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry - I use the frozen puff pastry you can get in the freezer section of many stores.
- Jam - Use your favorite jam. I used raspberry preserves here, but I've used blackberry and cherry jams too.
- Egg - You will need the egg for brushing over the puff pastry. Don't want to use an egg? You can also use milk.
For glaze (optional) - If you decide to make a homemade glaze for the air fryer tarts, you can mix together powered sugar and a tiny bit of milk or water to make a glaze.
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Water/milk (optional)
How to make air fryer jam puffs
First, thaw the puff pastry according to the package directions. Usually that means around 30-45 minutes at room temperature. Unfold the sheet until flat.
Slice the sheet into 6 different rectangles.
On three of the rectangles, add jam.
Top with the other three rectangles, and try to seal the edges so that jam does not leak out when cooking. Cut 2-3 slits in the top of the puff pastry so air can escape.
Brush the top of the puff pastry with a beaten egg.
Place in air fryer basket. I used air fryer parchment paper, but you do not have to use parchment paper.
Air fry at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. (You may have to do this in batches).
Remove from air fryer and serve as desired! I like a drizzle of glaze over the top to make it feel like a toaster strudel.
Don't worry if the puff pastry doesn't stay completely sealed (as shown in the one below). It will still be delicious!
Recipe tips
- While brushing the top of the pastry with an egg is optional, it does help the puff pastry brown up beautifully.
- Want to make 6 jam puffs? Simply thaw two sheet of parchment paper instead.
- Seal the pastry as best as you can, but pastry may separate in the air fryer. It still tastes delicious!
- Inside will be hot! Use caution when eating, and let cool slightly so jam is not too hot to eat.
How to serve the jam puffs
I love to just mix together some powdered sugar and water or milk to make an easy glaze.
You can also serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or simply just eat on their own!
Customization ideas
If you want to make air fryer turnovers, instead of cutting into rectangles, cut into squares, add a dollop of jam in the center, and then fold over into triangles.
Use your favorite jam or jelly! You can also add a dollop of Nutella instead of jam or add a few chocolate chips inside.
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Air Fryer Jam Tarts
Equipment
- Silicone brush
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 6 teaspoons raspberry jam
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Thaw puff pastry according to package directions and carefully unfold until sheet is flat. Cut puff pastry into 6 rectangles.
- Add 2 teaspoons jam to the center of 3 of the puff pastry rectangles. Use a little water on the edges (to help seal). Cover each of the jam rectangles with one of the halves that does not have jam. Press edges to seal the puff pastry pockets and then crimp edges with a fork to seal. Cut 2-3 slits in the top of the puff pastry to allow air to escape.
- Press edges to seal the puff pastry pockets and then crimp edges with a fork to seal. Cut 2-3 slits in the top of the puff pastry to allow air to escape.
- Beat egg in a small bowl and brush onto the tops of the puff pastry.
- Place in air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
- Plate, and serve as desired.
Optional
- To create a glaze, add powdered sugar with a tiny bit of milk or water in a bowl. Adjust measurements until you get the desired texture you like.
Notes
- While brushing the top of the pastry with an egg is optional, it does help the puff pastry brown up beautifully.
- Want to make 6 jam puffs? Simply thaw two sheet of parchment paper instead.
- Seal the pastry as best as you can, but pastry may separate in the air fryer. It still tastes delicious!
- Inside will be hot! Use caution when eating, and let cool slightly so jam is not too hot to eat.
Nutrition
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