Skip the toaster and prepare your morning Toaster Strudel in the air fryer, instead! Our Toaster Strudel Air Fryer Recipe is easy to follow, quick, and gives the pastry a crispy golden brown crust on the outside while keeping the inside soft and flavorful. It works with all your favorite flavors, frozen or homemade, and is ready in just 5 minutes!
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Toaster Strudel in the Air Fryer
Sure, a toaster is easy enough to use for making your morning toaster strudel. But is it the most satisfying option? Definitely not! Try air frying toaster strudel instead. Air frying gives both homemade toaster strudel and frozen toaster strudel a crispy crust, but the inside remains soft and sweet.
It's fast, too. You don't have to wait for your oven to preheat, which takes much longer than the air fryer's preheating time. It only takes five minutes of cooking time to toast up to crisp perfection with tasty, gooey filling.
Where to Buy Toaster Strudel
Toaster strudel is a sweet snack made with layers of flaky pastry dough stuffed with sweet fillings. You can find it in the freezer section of the grocery store with the other frozen foods, or make your own from scratch!
We have a homemade toaster strudel recipe we'll share with you below, which you can follow to really customize how you make your air fryer toaster strudel.
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Making Homemade Toaster Strudel
If you enjoy frozen toaster strudel, you are going to love our homemade toaster strudel recipe. If you have roughly 20 minutes to spare, give it a try! Using frozen puff pastry sheets and a filling of your choice, such as fruit preserves or even a dessert spread like Nutella, makes this a quick and easy recipe to follow.
Ingredients
For Toaster Strudel Pastry
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ⅓ cup filling, your choice, such as apple filling, cherry filling, Nutella, etc.
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
For the Icing Topping
- 1 Tablespoon melted butter, unsalted
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon milk or heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
Step 1 - Forming the Pastries: Place 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or a lightly floured surface. Cut the sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
Step 2 - Spoon dessert filling over top of 3 of the rectangles (1½ Tablespoons for each one). Leave a ½-inch rim around the edges.
Step 3 - In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg together with 1 Tablespoon water. This is an egg wash. Using your fingers, lightly coat the rim of the puff pastry with the egg wash. Be careful to only get onto the edge and not spill over the sides of the pastry. Do not discard leftover egg wash, you will need it again.
Step 4 - Layer the remaining puff pastry rectangles over top of the filling and press the edges to seal. Use your finger or the tines of a fork to press the edges together.
Step 5 - Brush the top of each strudel lightly with the remaining egg wash.
Step 6 - Air Frying Homemade Toaster Strudel: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for about 5 minutes. Carefully place your homemade strudels into the air fryer basket. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, flip, and then air fry an additional 4-5 minutes until both sides are golden brown and puffed.
Step 7 - Carefully remove the cooked toaster strudel from the air fryer and place it aside.
Step 8 - Icing the Strudels: In a bowl, whisk 1 Tablespoon melted butter with ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon milk or cream, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well-blended, adding more milk or cream to thin the icing as necessary.
Step 9 - Use a spoon to drizzle the icing onto the cooled toaster strudels. Serve, and enjoy!
Step 10 - Topping Suggestions: Try topping your homemade strudels with an additional sprinkle of powdered sugar and fresh berries. A dollop of whipped cream pairs well with just about every flavor, too!
Using Frozen Toaster Strudel
Ingredients
- Frozen Toaster Strudel: We're using Pillsbury Toaster Strudel for this recipe, which comes in a variety of flavors to choose from. However, you can use your favorite brand of toaster strudel or even make your own following the homemade instructions above!
Instructions
Step 1 - Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for 3-5 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap from your frozen toaster strudel(s) and discard. Place the strudels in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step 2 - Air fry for 5 minutes, turning halfway through the cook time using tongs.
Step 3 - Once golden brown and crispy to your liking, remove from the air fryer to a serving plate. Squeeze the icing onto the hot pastry, and enjoy!
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Flavors
- Strawberry: A sweet and fruity strawberry jam filling.
- Blueberry: Bursting with blueberry flavor. This is one of our favorites!
- Apple: A classic choice complete with a touch of cinnamon flavor. Great for fall!
- Cherry: Sweet, satisfying cherry filling is a great choice for winter.
- Raspberry: We love the tangy, fruity raspberry filling the most during the summertime.
- Cream Cheese and Strawberry: These flavors complement each other so well, like a toaster strudel strawberry cheesecake!
- Cinnamon Roll: Everyone loves classic cinnamon rolls with icing, and toaster strudels are an easy way to enjoy those flavors for breakfast.
- Pillsbury Toaster Scrambles: Pillsbury also offers "Scrambles", which are savory versions of their toaster strudel with breakfast fillings. These can be air fried using the same instructions given for sweet toaster strudels. You may need to cook them for 1-2 minutes more.
Recipe Tips
- Cook from frozen – Do not thaw first.
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches as needed.
- Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model, as all brands vary.
- Recipe time and temperature is based on a preheated air fryer.
Storage Instructions
- Store leftover toaster strudel in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
FAQ
Yes, you can, as long as they fit without overlapping in the air fryer basket.
Absolutely! The air fryer is great for crisping up various pastries like turnovers and empanadas.
Of course! If you prefer a less sweet treat, you can skip the icing or use less.
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- See all of our Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes!
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Air Fryer Toaster Strudel
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F for roughly 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the frozen toaster strudels and discard. Place frozen toaster strudels in the air fryer basket in a single layer.4 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel
- Air Fry 5 minutes, carefully turning each strudel over halfway through air frying time using tongs.
- When golden brown and crispy to your liking, remove the strudels from the air fryer to a serving plate. Use tongs, as they will be hot. Drizzle with icing, and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook from frozen – Do not thaw first.
- Don’t crowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches as needed.
- Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model, as all brands vary.
- Recipe time and temperature is based on a preheated air fryer.
- Provided nutrition is for Pillsbury Apple Toaster Strudels. If you're using another kind or homemade, please check the packaging and use a trusted nutrition calculator for accurate nutritional values.
- We have a recipe for homemade toaster strudel you can use! See the post above the recipe card for our Homemade Toaster Strudel Recipe.
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