Description
These crispy air fryer apple hand pies are a sweet, spiced, and incredibly easy dessert made with just five ingredients. They cook in about 15 minutes, offering a flaky, golden shell with a tender apple filling, perfect for a quick treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts or puff pastry
- 3 medium firm apples (about 400g), peeled and diced (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- Turbinado sugar, optional for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes (about ½ inch).
- Toss the apple cubes with granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Let sit for a few minutes.
- If using refrigerated pie crusts, let them sit on the counter for 10-15 minutes to soften. Unroll and cut each sheet into four 4×4 inch squares.
- Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of each pastry square, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with water or egg wash to act as glue. Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or rectangle, or place another square on top.
- Press the edges firmly with fingers and crimp with a fork to seal tightly.
- Brush the top of each pie generously with melted butter. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
- Place the pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through (around the 7-minute mark), until the pastry is deep golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overfill the pies to prevent bursting. Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to avoid mushiness. Flip the pies halfway through cooking for even browning. If the edges burn, cover with foil. Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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