Easy Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (1 box)
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir well until the apples are evenly coated. The lemon juice prevents browning, while the cornstarch helps thicken the juices during cooking.
- Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts onto a lightly floured surface. Use a 4-inch round cookie cutter or a large glass to cut out circles from the dough. You should be able to get about 8 to 10 circles by re-rolling the scraps as needed.
- Place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture onto the center of each dough circle. Be careful not to overfill, as this will make it difficult to seal the pies properly.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Use a fork to crimp the edges firmly. This creates a decorative border and ensures the filling stays inside while air frying.
- Lightly brush the top of each hand pie with the egg wash. Use a sharp knife to cut two small slits in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle the tops generously with coarse sugar or cinnamon sugar.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the hand pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.