Description
This Air Fryer Apple Pie Snack is a quick and delicious handheld dessert featuring crispy, flaky pastry filled with a sweet and cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Ready in under 20 minutes using an air fryer, it offers a healthier, easy-to-make alternative to traditional fried apple pies. Perfect for a cozy night or last-minute party treats, these bite-sized snacks combine classic apple pie flavors with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith or Gala apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Dough and Finish
- 1 package ready-made pie crust or puff pastry (enough to cut into 3–4 inch squares)
- 1 tablespoon egg wash (optional; beaten egg or milk for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Toss them with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a bowl until everything is well coated and juicy.
- Roll and Cut the Dough: Lay out your pie crust or puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into squares or rectangles, roughly 3 to 4 inches in size, depending on how large you want your snacks.
- Fill and Seal: Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each square. Fold the dough over to create a pocket and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal, preventing any filling leaks during cooking.
- Apply Egg Wash (Optional): For an extra golden crust, lightly brush the tops of the pastry snacks with egg wash or milk.
- Air Fry: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the apple pie snacks in a single layer in the basket, making sure there’s space between each. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove carefully and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy the filling at the perfect temperature.
Notes
- Don’t overfill: Avoid adding too much filling to prevent leaks and soggy crusts.
- Cut dough pieces uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer for crispier, faster baking.
- Use fresh, firm apples for the best texture and taste.
- Start checking for doneness around 7 minutes to avoid burning due to air fryer variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 snack
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg