Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Buttery, flaky little apple hand pies with warm cinnamon filling, baked to golden perfection in the air fryer - better than store-bought.

Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 unit Refrigerated pie crust
  • 2 unit Apples, peeled and diced
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 unit Egg wash
  • 1 tbsp Coarse sugar

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1: Make the filling

    Toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Let sit 5 minutes so the flavors meld.

  2. Step 2: Cut the dough

    Roll out the pie crust and cut into 6 rounds (about 4 inches each).

  3. Step 3: Fill and seal

    Spoon filling onto half of each round, fold over, and crimp the edges with a fork. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

  4. Step 4: Air fry

    Preheat to 370F (190C). Air fry in a single layer for 9-10 minutes, flipping once, until deep golden and bubbling.

  5. Step 5: Cool & serve

    Cool 5 minutes before serving - the filling is lava-hot straight out of the basket.

Ingredient Substitutions & Expert Guide

## Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies: A Pocket of Warm Cinnamon These flaky little pies are the perfect-sized dessert: tender pastry wrapped around a buttery cinnamon-apple filling, air fried until golden and crisp. They bake faster than the oven version and the fan keeps the pastry shatter-light on every side. --- ## Why This Is The Best Hand Pie Recipe The air fryer bakes these pastry pockets to golden, shatter-flaky perfection in half the time of an oven - and the fan keeps every side crisp, not just the top. ## Ingredient Substitutions - **Fruit**: pears, peaches, or blueberries swap for apples; reduce sugar for berries. - **Crust**: puff pastry for extra flake, or gluten-free pie dough. - **Spice**: cardamom or nutmeg alongside cinnamon for a deeper bake-shop flavor. ## Storage & Reheating Hand pies freeze beautifully. Reheat frozen at 330F for 7 minutes. They are the best make-ahead dessert for lunch boxes. ## Pro Serving Ideas Serve with vanilla ice cream, salted caramel drizzle, or a scoop of whipped cream. The steam vents also make a cute design with a fork. ## Air Fryer Tip Cut a small steam vent in the top of each pie before frying - sealed pies burst and leak their filling into the basket.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I cook Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies in the air fryer?

Cook for approximately 10 minutes at the recommended temperature, flipping halfway for maximum crispiness.

What is the preparation time for Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies?

Prep time takes about 15 minutes to season and prepare before air frying.

How many servings does this Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies yield?

This recipe makes 4 standard servings. You can adjust the portions using the interactive servings scaler on our recipe card.

What is the secret chef tip for the best Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies?

Cut a small steam vent in the top of each pie so they do not burst.