Crispy Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Air Fryer Hand Pies: bake these delightful apple pastries in your air fryer. Quick, crispy, and perfect for a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.1-ounce/399g) package refrigerated pie crust or homemade
- 1 ½ cups apple pie filling ((400g), from 1 (21-ounce/595g) can or homemade)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- 1 tablespoon water
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Unroll the pie crusts or roll 2 homemade pie crusts to be ⅛-inch thick.
- Use a 4½ to 5-inch-diameter round cutter to cut 4 circles from each of the crusts (8 total).
- Place 4 to 5 slices of apple and about 1½ tablespoons of juices from the pie filling on one-half of each pie dough circle, leaving a ½-inch border.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the edges of each circle with the egg wash.
- Fold the empty halves of the dough over the pie filling to create 8 half circles. Crimp the edges with a fork and brush the outside of each with the egg wash.
- With a paring knife, cut 3, ½-inch slits in the top of each hand pie. Sprinkle all over with the coarse sugar.
- Place 2 to 4 pies in the basket of an air fryer. Air fry at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Repeat with the remaining hand pies. Serve them warm.
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Notes
- Don't overfill the hand pies; too much filling can lead to leaks during cooking. I've found about 1.5 tablespoons is the sweet spot.
- Ensure the edges are well-crimped with a fork to seal the pies tightly and prevent filling from escaping.
- For extra shine, brush an additional thin layer of egg wash just before sprinkling the coarse sugar.
- Leftover hand pies can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes until warm and crispy. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Ensure the edges are well-crimped with a fork to seal the pies tightly and prevent filling from escaping.
- For extra shine, brush an additional thin layer of egg wash just before sprinkling the coarse sugar.
- Leftover hand pies can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes until warm and crispy. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.