Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Name: Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pkg refrigerated pie crust (2-crust package), at room temp; 2 apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, small dice; 3 tbsp light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tsp water; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tsp whole milk

Flaky hand pies stuffed with warm spiced apple filling, air-fried to a golden crisp and finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze.

32 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

AmericanDessertAir FryerVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 pkg refrigerated pie crust (2-crust package), at room temp
2 apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, small dice
3 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tsp water
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp whole milk

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, toss 2 peeled, small dice apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) with 3 tbsp light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 2 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tsp fresh lemon juice. Let sit 5 minutes.
2

Unroll 1 pkg refrigerated pie crust (2-crust package) on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 4-inch circles (about 8 circles from a standard 2-crust package). Re-roll scraps as needed.
3

Place a heaping tablespoon of apple filling on one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Cut two small slits on top of each pie.
4

Brush the tops with beaten with 1 tsp water large egg.
5

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Spray the basket with cooking spray and arrange the hand pies in a single layer. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes until deep golden brown. Cook in batches if needed.
6

While the pies cool slightly, whisk 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 2 tsp whole milk to make a glaze. Drizzle over warm pies before serving.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tsp whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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