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Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Delightful dessert that’s crispy on the outside and bursting with sweet, spiced apple goodness on the inside.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round Cutter

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt Any fat content works
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Filling Ingredients

  • 3 large Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Egg Wash

  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Water

Garnish

  • Coarse sugar for garnish
  • Caramel sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Step 2: In a separate small bowl, mix the lemon juice and Greek yogurt until combined. Add this mixture to the flour and butter. Stir gently until a dough begins to form.
  • Step 3: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Step 4: In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Step 5: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles of dough.
  • Step 6: Spoon a generous amount of the apple filling onto one half of each dough circle. Fold the other half over the filling and press the edges to seal.
  • Step 7: Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of each hand pie with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Step 8: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the hand pies in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Step 9: Allow the hand pies to cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.