Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
These delightful Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies are a warm and comforting dessert that brings back childhood memories of family gatherings and homemade treats.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups Apples (peeled and diced) A mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp gives a balanced flavor.
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Pastry
- 1 package Pre-made pie crusts (or homemade)
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp Milk (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp Butter (for brushing) Melted
- to taste Optional: Cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by washing and peeling your apples. Dice them into small pieces.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Stir until the apples are well coated.
- Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut the dough into circles about 4-5 inches in diameter.
Assembly
- Place a spoonful of the apple mixture onto one half of each dough circle. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork.
Cooking
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk the egg and milk together and brush this mixture over the tops of each pie. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Place the hand pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove them from the air fryer and brush with melted butter.
- Allow the hand pies to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the apple filling or chopped nuts for texture. You can freeze the assembled pies before air frying for convenience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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