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Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Crispy, golden air fryer apple hand pies with warm spiced filling and a drizzle of sweet glaze. Perfect for quick fall desserts!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Filling
  • 2 medium apples peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
Hand Pies
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp water to thin egg wash
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon for sprinkling
Glaze
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Air fryer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Small saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, melt butter and cook apples with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice for 5–6 minutes.
  2. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1 minute until thickened. Cool completely.
  3. Cut pie crusts into 4-inch circles on a floured surface.
  4. Add apple filling to half the circles, top with another circle, and seal edges with a fork.
  5. Brush each pie with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  6. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook pies for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled pies.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle with caramel or add a scoop of ice cream when serving.

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