Airfryer peach turnovers in 1 hour!
Use your air fryer to create these beautifully golden peach turnovers, where crisp, flaky pastry gives way to a luscious filling fragrant with sweet dates, vibrant orange zest, and a subtle hint of rosemary. As they cook, the peaches soften and gently caramelise, releasing their juices and blending with the natural toffee-like sweetness of the dates, while the orange lifts everything with a fresh, sunny brightness. The rosemary weaves through it all, adding an unexpected savoury note that makes each bite feel balanced, elegant, and deeply satisfying.
These turnovers are the kind of bake that feels indulgent yet unfussy — the sort of thing you can make on a whim but still proudly serve to guests. Enjoy one warm for breakfast with a cup of coffee, when the pastry is at its flakiest and the filling is jammy and fragrant. Set them out for afternoon tea, where they look instantly inviting on a plate, or serve them as a relaxed dessert after a summer dinner, perhaps with a spoonful of yoghurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They’re also ideal picnic fare: easy to transport, delicious at room temperature, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Despite how impressive they look and taste, these peach turnovers are refreshingly simple to make. The prep takes about 30 minutes — just enough time to chop, stir, fold, and assemble without feeling rushed — and the air fryer does the rest in as little as 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes if you like your pastry extra crisp and deeply golden. From start to finish, you’re looking at just under an hour, making them a brilliant option when you want something homemade, comforting, and special, without spending all afternoon in the kitchen.
Airfryer peach turnovers- ingredient list!
One sprig of fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped; two tablespoons of caster sugar; one orange, grated zest and juice; plain flour, for dusting; four ripe peaches, stones removed, roughly chopped; four dates, stones removed, roughly chopped
One beaten free-range egg
Ingredient list for the icing-
Four tablespoons of icing sugar
½ orange juice only; ½ tsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Two tablespoons of toasted almonds
Airfryer peach turnovers- step by step instruction guide!
Step 1
Put the peaches, dates, rosemary, a tablespoon of caster sugar, the orange juice, and half of the zest into a heatproof dish that fits neatly inside your air fryer basket. Give everything a gentle stir so the fruit is well coated, then let the mixture start to soften and mingle, with the sugar drawing out the peach juices and the orange and rosemary infusing the fruit with their fragrance.
Step 2
Put the peaches, dates, rosemary, a tablespoon of caster sugar, the orange juice, and half of the zest into a heatproof dish that fits neatly inside your air fryer basket. Give everything a gentle stir so the fruit is well coated, then let the mixture start to soften and mingle, with the sugar drawing out the peach juices and the orange and rosemary infusing the fruit with their fragrance.
Step 3
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Once the filling has cooled completely, lightly dust your work surface with flour and lay out the puff pastry. Roll it out into a neat square, roughly 34 × 34cm (13½ × 13½in), smoothing the edges as you go. Using a sharp knife, cut the pastry into four equal squares, ready to be filled and folded into perfectly portioned turnovers.
Step 4
Spoon a quarter of the peach filling into one corner of each pastry square, taking care not to overfill. Lightly brush the edges with the beaten egg, then fold the pastry over to bring one corner across to meet the other, forming a neat triangle and enclosing the fruit inside. Use the tines of a fork to press along the edges, sealing them securely and giving the turnovers a pretty, crimped finish.
Step 5
Brush each turnover all over with the beaten egg, making sure to coat the pastry evenly for a glossy, golden finish. Sprinkle over the remaining caster sugar, letting it lightly dust the surface so it melts and caramelises as the turnovers cook, adding a delicate sweetness and extra crunch.
Step 6
Air-fry the turnovers for 10 minutes, until the pastry has puffed up and begun to turn golden, then carefully flip them over and cook for a further 5 minutes to crisp and colour the other side. While the turnovers are cooking, prepare the topping: mix the icing sugar with the finely chopped rosemary and around 2 teaspoons of the orange juice, stirring until you have a thick, smooth paste with a drizzling consistency.
Step 7
Once the turnovers have cooled slightly, use a spoon or piping bag to drizzle the topping over the pastry in thin, delicate lines. Scatter over the toasted almonds for a final flourish of crunch and nuttiness, then serve while still just warm, when the pastry is crisp and the filling beautifully soft and fragrant.
Airfryer peach turnovers- recipe tips!
The filling can easily be made in advance, which makes these turnovers even more convenient. Once cooked, allow it to cool completely, then cover and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble — it will keep well and the flavours will continue to develop, becoming even more fragrant and well balanced. This is a great option if you want to get ahead or spread the prep over the day.
If you’re short on time and need the filling to cool more quickly, simply transfer it to a freezer-safe container and pop it into the freezer for about 15 minutes. This will chill it down fast without freezing it solid, making it ready to use much sooner while still being safe to work with pastry.
If your air fryer is on the smaller side, you may need to cook the turnovers in batches to avoid overcrowding. Assemble all the turnovers first, then place any that aren’t going straight into the air fryer into the fridge. Keeping them chilled helps the pastry hold its shape and puff beautifully once cooked, and ensures every batch comes out just as golden, crisp, and delicious as the last.