Description
Crispy, golden air fryer apple hand pies deliver pure comfort with each delightful bite. Warm spices and flaky pastry invite home cooks to savor classic dessert magic in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups apples (peeled and diced, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts), thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- optional: powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Combine diced apples with sweet and warming spices, creating a rich, fragrant mixture that will infuse the hand pies with deep, complex flavors.
- Create Pastry Circles: Skillfully roll and cut pie dough into perfect circular shapes, ensuring smooth edges and maximum filling capacity.
- Assemble Hand Pies: Carefully place apple mixture in the center of each dough circle, then delicately fold and crimp edges using a fork to create a secure, elegant seal.
- Apply Egg Glaze: Gently brush the exterior with beaten egg, which will produce a lustrous, golden-brown finish during cooking.
- Prepare Air Fryer: Lightly coat the basket with cooking spray or parchment to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the pies.
- Cook and Crisp: Air fry at 350F (175C) until the pastries transform into beautifully bronzed, crispy parcels with a delightfully flaky texture, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Allow pies to cool momentarily, then dust with a delicate sprinkle of powdered or cinnamon sugar for an elegant, sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Let apple mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to release excess liquid, preventing wet and runny hand pies.
- Use fork tines firmly to crimp and completely seal edges, stopping filling from leaking during air frying.
- Watch pies closely during last 2-3 minutes to avoid over-browning, adjusting air fryer temperature if needed.
- Replace regular pie crust with gluten-free pastry dough for celiac or wheat-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg