Description
These Air Fryer Mini Hand Pies are quick and easy to make, featuring flaky Pillsbury pie crust filled with your choice of sweet fruit filling. Perfect as bite-sized desserts, they cook to golden perfection in just 12 minutes, and are finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 package Pillsbury pie crusts
Filling
- Pie filling of choice (cherry, lemon, key lime, etc.), 1 to 1½ tablespoons per pie
For Cooking
- Olive oil spray (extra virgin olive oil), as needed for spraying
Glaze
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Approximately 1 teaspoon milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out the pie crust on a clean surface and use a 4-inch round cutter or a large coffee cup to cut out circles.
- Add Filling: Place 1 to 1½ tablespoons of your chosen pie filling in the center of each dough circle.
- Seal the Pies: Fold each circle over the filling to form a half-moon shape, then crimp the edges with a fork to seal them tightly.
- Oil the Pies: Lightly spray both sides of each hand pie with extra virgin olive oil to promote browning and crispiness during cooking.
- Air Fry: Arrange the hand pies in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for 6 minutes, then flip each pie and cook for an additional 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk to create a thick glazing consistency, adjusting the milk as needed.
- Glaze the Pies: Once the hand pies have cooled slightly, drizzle or brush the powdered sugar glaze over the top for added sweetness and an attractive finish.
Notes
- Use any store-bought pie filling flavor you prefer, such as cherry, blueberry, lemon, or key lime.
- Ensure the pies are sealed properly to prevent filling leakage during cooking.
- If your air fryer basket is small, cook the pies in batches to avoid overcrowding and promote even cooking.
- The glaze can be omitted or replaced with a dusting of powdered sugar if preferred.
- Store leftover pies in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer for best texture retention.
