Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Air fryer apple hand pies are loaded with tender cinnamon-sugar apples in a buttery flaky crust.
Tips for air fryer apple hand pies
- You can use any type of apple that you prefer for these pies. I usually use Granny Smith and Gala.
- Make the apple slices small. It’s much easier to fit the filling in the pie crusts.
- Don’t let the scraps go to waste, gather them up and re-roll out the crust.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- If you have a favorite homemade crust by all means use it.
What is an air fryer?
An air fryer (I use a Cosori)is a kitchen appliance that cooks food by circulating the hot air all around. It’s also fantastic for reheating food. Seriously you won’t regret getting one.
Can I use a different filling?
Absolutely, blueberry, cheery, or peach is also delicious. If the fruit isn’t currently in the season just grab 2 cans of pie filling.
Can I freeze air fryer apple hand pies?
Yes, you can freeze these in a couple of different ways. Freeze before air frying by wrapping them each in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag.
Or air fry them as directed, let cool and wrap each one in plastic wrap, and place in a freezer bag.
Equipment
Ingredients 1x2x3x
- 1- 14.1 ounce refrigerated pie crust 2 crusts
- 2 granny smith apples peeled cored, and chopped into small pieces
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3 tablespoons coarse sugar
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan on medium-low heat and add in the sliced apples, lemon juice, water, sugar-cinnamon, nutmeg salt, and cornstarch and mix until combined.
- Bring mixture to a simmer, and stirring occasionally cook apples until they are slightly soft and sauce is thickened and out 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the apples to cool for about 10 minutes
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut it into 4 ½ in circles (I use a circle cookie cutter) and place on the baking sheet.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the apple filling onto the bottom half of the circle. Flip the top half over until the edges touch. Use a fork and press the edges together.
- Using a small knife make three slits in the crust on top of the pies.
- Brush the egg wash over the hand pies and sprinkle the coarse sugar on top.
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees for 5 minutes
- Place 2-5 hand pies in the air fryer basket. See notes
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes.
Video
Notes
Air fryers can be of different sizes. You don’t want the hand pies to be touching. So don’t overcrowd the basket.
You can use 2 cans of pie filling instead if you prefer.
To Bake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees place hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.
