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Crispy Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies Recipe Easy Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Filling

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These crispy air fryer apple hand pies feature a warm brown sugar cinnamon filling and a flaky, golden crust made quickly and easily in the air fryer. Perfect for a cozy homemade treat with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 package store-bought pie crust (usually two crusts)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, toss together the peeled and diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, melted butter, and flour. Mix until the apples are evenly coated. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. Cook the filling: Transfer the apple mixture to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the apples soften slightly and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  3. Roll out the crust: On a lightly floured surface, unroll your pie crusts. If thick, gently roll them out to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a 4-inch round cutter or cup to cut circles from the dough.
  4. Fill the hand pies: Place about 1-2 tablespoons of the cooled apple filling in the center of each dough circle. Do not overfill.
  5. Seal the edges: Brush the edges of the dough with a little water, fold over to create a half-moon shape, and press the edges with a fork to seal tightly.
  6. Apply egg wash: Brush the tops of each hand pie with the beaten egg.
  7. Air fry: Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Place pies in a single layer with space between each. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  8. Cool & serve: Let the hand pies cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pre-cook the filling to avoid soggy crusts. Do not overfill pies to prevent bursting. Brush with egg wash for golden crust. Flip pies halfway through cooking for even crispiness. Air fryer temperatures vary; adjust time as needed. Pies can be frozen uncooked and air fried from frozen.

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