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Flaky golden apple hand pies with cinnamon sugar on top, broken open to reveal gooey apple filling. Shot on a neutral linen napkin with sliced apples and cinnamon sticks around. Soft, natural daylight and subtle steam for warmth.

Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Flaky, sweet, and perfectly portable — these air fryer apple hand pies bring nostalgic fall flavor without oven chaos.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 hand pies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1 cup apple pie filling
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg for brushing

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut crust into circles (~4 inches).
  3. Add 1 tbsp apple filling to each, fold, and crimp edges.
  4. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.
  5. Air fry for 8–10 mins or until golden.
  6. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Notes: Use puff pastry for a flakier result. Make ahead and refrigerate or freeze. Reheat in air fryer to refresh crispiness.
Estimated Calories: ~180 per pie