Description
Quick, handheld, and crispy apple hand pies made in an air fryer with a flaky crust and warm cinnamon sugar filling. Perfect for a lazy weekend treat or busy weeknight dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples (Gala and Honeycrisp mix), peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 package (2 crusts) refrigerated pie crusts
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (turbinado or sanding sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and core apples, then dice into 1/2-inch cubes. In a small bowl, toss diced apples with melted butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Unroll refrigerated pie crusts and cut each round into quarters to create 8 squares total.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of each dough square. Fold diagonally to form a triangle.
- Press edges firmly with fingers, then crimp with a fork to seal. Poke 2-3 small holes in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the tops lightly with heavy cream or milk and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
- Preheat air fryer to 370°F (190°C). Place hand pies in the basket in a single layer, ensuring space for air circulation.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crust is deep golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Do not skip poking steam holes in the top of the pies to prevent bursting. Keep pie crusts cold until use for easier handling. If your air fryer is small, cook in batches of 2-3. Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen unbaked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 hand pies per serv
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: air fryer dessert, apple hand pies, cinnamon sugar, easy dessert, kid-friendly, quick recipes, apple pie