Quick Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Craving apple pie but don’t want to make an entire pie? These Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies are the answer!
Made with refrigerated pie crust and canned apple pie filling, these little hand pies have all the cozy flavor of apple pie in a fun, handheld dessert. And because they’re cooked in the air fryer, they’re golden and flaky in just about 12 minutes.
The best part? You can have these easy apple hand pies ready in about 25 minutes from start to finish.
They make such a fun fall dessert, but honestly, there’s no reason to wait for fall. They’re perfect for holidays, potlucks, parties, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a little apple pie.
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Wouldn’t a basket full of these apple hand pies be perfect for gathering!
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
- Quick and easy: You can make these mini apple pies in about 25 minutes.
- Shortcut ingredients: Refrigerated pie crust and canned apple pie filling make this recipe incredibly simple.
- No oven required: Your air fryer does all the work.
- Perfectly portioned: Everyone gets their own little apple pie.
- Easy to customize: Try different fruit fillings or add your favorite apple pie spices.
- Great for entertaining: They’re easy to make ahead and delicious served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Making hand pies in the air fryer is so easy and quick to get your favorite fruit pie! You only need a couple of ingredients to make these. I made apple pies, but you could easily substitute for any other fruit pie filling.
Here are the basics you need
- pie crust ( I used store-bought, the rolled-up type)
- can of apple filling (you can use whatever fruit you’d like)
- butter-flavored non-stick spray
- cinnamon sugar (if you want)
- air fryer
How to Make Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Prep the Dough:
Start by letting the dough thaw (according to directions on packaging). Then I placed the dough on some parchment paper. You want a circle shape about 4″ to 4 1/2″ to use as a template. A large mug that worked perfectly. I used a knife to cut around to make my circles. I was able to get 4 circles for each dough crust.
Add Filling:
Then you will scoop your apple pie filling onto one side of the circle. It only takes about 1 heaping tablespoon per circle. You want to make sure you have space around the edges to seal your hand pie. Now if you wanted to customize the filling at this point you could sprinkle a little brown sugar and some ground cinnamon on top before sealing. Or add some nutmeg or apple pie spice. You can easily jazz up these simple pies.
Seal the Pies:
You will use a little water on your finger and go around the outer edge of the circle (this helps it to seal). Then fold your circle in half and use a fork to seal your hand pie together. Then use a knife to cut a couple slits in the top.
Preheat Air Fryer:
You’ll preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees and then spray the air fryer tray and the tops of the hand pies with the butter-flavored non-stick spray. Place the hand pies into the air fryer basket and then I finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar on top of my hand pies (remember to be careful, the sides of the basket is hot from preheating).
Cook:
In the air fryer it only takes 12 minutes to bake! Then you’ll have your delicious pies ready for sharing.
I was able to place 4 hand pies in my 8 quart air fryer at a time. So, depending on the size of your air fryer you’ll need to adjust. You want space around the pies for the hot air to circulate. You want your apple hand pie to be golden brown!
Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust 2 pie crusts
- 1 can apple pie filling or whatever fruit filling you like
- non-stick cooking spray I prefer butter flavor
- cinnamon sugar sprinkle if you want
Instructions
- Let the refrigerated pie dough thaw as directed on the packaging. Unroll and use a 4" to 4 1/2" circle and cut out 8 circles (4 in each pie dough). I used a mug for my template, but if you have a large biscuit cutters or a small plate would work.
- Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon of the apple mixture on one side of each of the circles of dough. Make sure you have about 1/4" of space around the outer edge with no filling on it.
- Damping your finger with water and run it around the outside edge of the pie dough.
- Fold over the pie dough and use a fork to help seal the hand pie closed. Use a knife to cut a few slits in the top.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°. Once preheated, spray the air fryer tray with non-stick spray. Place 4 hand pies into the air fryer and then spray the tops with non-stick spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if you'd like.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Remove and let cool on a wire rack at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
I hope you get a chance to try these Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies soon! These mini apple pies are so easy and delicious. They’d be great served along side some vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Pro Tips for Perfect Hand Pies
- Customize Fillings: Try cherry, blueberry, or peach for variety.
- Seal Tightly: Ensure edges are well-crimped to prevent leakage.
- Don’t Overfill: Too much filling can cause pies to burst.
- Air Fryer Size: Check your air fryer’s capacity to avoid overcrowding.
- Reheat: Warm refrigerated pies in the air fryer at 300°F for 3–4 minutes.
What to Serve With Apple Hand Pies
These little apple pies are delicious on their own, but you can make them even more decadent with a few extras.
Try serving them with:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
- A drizzle of powdered sugar glaze
- Extra cinnamon sugar
Warm apple hand pie + vanilla ice cream + caramel sauce is a pretty hard combination to beat!
The Easiest Little Apple Pies
If you love apple pie but don’t always want to go through the trouble of making an entire pie, these Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies are such a fun shortcut.
With refrigerated pie crust, canned apple pie filling, and your air fryer, you can have golden, flaky mini apple pies ready in about 25 minutes.
They’re easy enough for a weeknight dessert and cute enough for a holiday table—and nobody needs to know how easy they were to make!
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