Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies
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Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies
Description
Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies combine the ease of pre-made pie crusts with a classic cherry pie filling to produce a portable dessert. The pie dough is rolled out and cut into circles, each filled with cherry pie filling and sealed by crimping edges with a fork. An egg wash adds a glossy finish, while a sugar sprinkle and small slits allow steam to escape during cooking. The air fryer cooks the pies at 360°F until golden and crisp, preserving the sweet tang of the cherries within a tender crust.
The texture balances a flaky, golden exterior with a soft, syrupy cherry filling. The air fryer technique reduces overall cook time and avoids sogginess that can occur in other methods. The small size makes them easy to serve as a treat or part of a casual dessert spread.
Since the recipe uses standard pie crusts and canned or jarred cherry pie filling, it is accessible and quick to prepare with minimal active time. Cooking in batches ensures even crisping without overcrowding the basket. These hand pies are ideal for gatherings, snacks, or anytime a portable cherry dessert is desired.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crust refrigerator
- 1 1/2 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg large
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar white
- cooking spray
Instructions
- First, thaw the pie crusts per the directions on the package.
- Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and using a cookie cutter cut out 3 or more 5-inch circles from each crust. Discard the scraps.
- Add 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling to the center of the circles leaving about a ½inch border.
- Next, dip a fingertip into some water and run it around the edges of the circles. After that, fold them to create a half-moon shape.
- Using your finger pinch the edges together. Crimp the edges together using a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with the water and use the egg wash to brush the surface of the hand pies.
- Sprinkle with sugar and make 3 small incision cuts on the top.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.
- Spray the basket with oil spray. Arrange the pies, in one single layer not touching each other. If needed cook in batches.
- Air fry for 9-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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