Yes, you can use your air fryer to make handheld fruity treats in the vein of McDonalds’ famous fried apple pies — and it takes little more than store-bought pie crust, apple pie filling, and an egg. Mashed’s 20-minute air fryer apple pie recipe has you begin by cutting the prepared crust, first set out to reach room temperature, into squares. You’ll spoon your favorite store-bought pie filling a bit off-center, then fold the crust over itself into a triangular “pocket.” Crimp the edges closed with a fork, brush the top of each pie with egg wash, then sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar. Bake your mini pies in a preheated, 350-degree air fryer until golden, about 10 minutes. You’ll want to oil the fryer basket and make the pies in batches of two at a time for best results. Only want to serve a couple? You can freeze the remaining formed pies, then air-fry them fresh when you’re ready to enjoy them.
This recipe can be recreated with just about any type of pie. Try cherry, pecan, or a homemade batch of whatever summer stone fruit you’re loving these days. Plus, pies are just one of the many unique things you can make in the air fryer — and who wouldn’t love a feast full of crispy goodness from appetizers to desserts?
