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Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies have a gooey filling with a crispy flaky crust that satisfy any apple pie cravings. And best of all, they are made with just a few pantry ingredients.
This American classic has comforting flavors, making this a great dish that is made in minutes with just a few simple steps. Choose your favorite type of apple filling by making your own following this Air Fryer Apples recipe.
You might also enjoy these blueberry hand pies or these apple turnovers.
You might also enjoy this article: 15 Fall Recipes to Make in the Air Fryer.
APPLE HAND PIES IN AIR FRYER
Making these individual hand pies is quick and easy. They have just the right filling to crust ratio that makes them superb. Everyone who tries them will be asking you for this recipe or when you will be making them next.
Apple hand pies are a wonderful portable snack or perfect dessert that are held in the palm of your hand. They are easy to take to your child’s sporting event, to a block party or a quick yummy treat any time of the day.
Ingredients:
- refrigerated pie crust
- apple pie filling- canned like Comstock Pie Filling or homemade using a recipe like air fryer apples.
Egg wash mixture:
- egg
- milk
Topping:
- sugar
- ground cinnamon
APPLE HAND PIES IN AIR FRYER:
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Remove pie crust from the package. Unroll it onto a flat surface, such as a larger cutting board or clean kitchen counter.
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Using a pastry cutter or sharp paring knife, cut the crust into small circles, about 6 inches in size. Then reroll the scraps of pie crust into a flat layer using a rolling pin and cut additional circles until all of the crust is used.
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Place each 6-inch circle on a lightly floured counter or baking sheet. Spoon apple pie filling onto the center of one side of each crust circle (leaving space for edges). Once they are all filled, fold the crust over and pinch or use a fork to seal edges.
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In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk to make the egg wash. Then in another small dish, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon together.
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Brush pies with egg wash mixture onto the top of each pie and then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, or just coarse sugar.
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Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray or line with air fryer parchment paper liners. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 6 minutes, turning pies halfway through cooking process.
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Let them rest for a few minutes on a baking rack and then serve hot, warm or room temperature.
I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. Depending on your air fryer size and wattage cook time may vary a couple of minutes.
FAQ’s
A circle biscuit cutter works great. Various size of cookie cutter to create different shapes and designs is always fun or simply use the outer edge of a drinking glass or mason jar.
You can store remaining pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat the pies, place them in the air fryer and heat them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 minutes, or until heated through. Pies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Hand held pies are easy because you don’t need plates. However, breaking it up to top scoops of vanilla ice cream will be super tasty, or place them on a nice platter with different toppings like chocolate sauce or whipped cream or candied nut mixture.
You might also enjoy this great list of 12 Air Fryer Apple Recipes you should make.
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Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust, refrigerated or homemade
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling
Egg Wash Mixture
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
Topping
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Remove pie crust from the package. Unroll it onto a flat surface, such as a larger cutting board or clean kitchen counter.
- Using a pastry cutter or sharp paring knife, cut the crust into small circles, about 6 inches in size. Then reroll the scraps of pie crust into a flat layer using a rolling pin and cut additional circles until all of the crust is used.
- Place each 6-inch circle on a baking sheet. Spoon apple pie filling onto the center of one side of each crust circle (leaving space for edges). Once they are all filled, fold the crust over and pinch or use a fork to seal edges.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg and milk to make the egg wash. Then in another small dish, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon together. Brush pies with egg wash mixture onto the top of each pie and then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, or just coarse sugar.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray or line with air fryer parchment paper liners. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 6 minutes, turning pies halfway through cooking process.
- Let them rest for a few minutes on a baking rack and then serve hot, warm or room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What store bought pie crust do you use? I tried one that had a funky flavor and ruined my pies.
I use Pillsbury pre-made pie crusts. I know different brands or generic crusts can taste differently. Hope that helps!
Can I use Pumpkin? I am thinking of cooking it in a small casserole dish then putting it in the round to air fry it. Might even try Lemon pie filling.
Yes! You can use any type of filling you desire. I’ve done many, and they always turn out amazing. 🙂