Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

✅ No mess, no fuss – Uses store-bought pie dough or puff pastry
✅ Ready in under 30 minutes
✅ Kid-friendly and portable
✅ Crispy and golden without deep frying
✅ Perfect for using up extra apples

Ingredients

Makes about 6–8 hand pies, depending on size.

For the Filling:

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (helps thicken the filling)
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for a richer filling)

For the Dough:

• 1 package of refrigerated pie crusts or puff pastry, thawed if frozen

For Assembly:

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Step-by-Step Instructions

🍏 Step 1: Make the Apple Filling

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat (optional).
2. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
3. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and the mixture is thickened.
4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Tip: You can make the filling a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.

🥧 Step 2: Prep the Dough

1. Roll out your pie dough or puff pastry on a floured surface.
2. Use a round cookie cutter (4–5 inches wide) or the rim of a glass to cut out circles.
3. Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut more circles.

🥄 Step 3: Assemble the Hand Pies

1. Spoon about 1–2 tablespoons of apple filling into the center of each dough circle.
2. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape.
3. Press the edges with a fork to seal tightly.
4. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.

🌬️ Step 4: Air Fry the Hand Pies

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Place pies in a single layer in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd).
3. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Tip: You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

❄️ Optional: Glaze the Pies

For extra sweetness, drizzle with a simple glaze made from:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
• A dash of vanilla extract

Whisk until smooth and drizzle over cooled hand pies.

Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Pack in lunchboxes for a sweet surprise
• Pair with coffee or hot cider for a cozy treat

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