master-cooks | Cook Hand Pies In Your Air Fryer For Easy Desserts Any Time

Air fryers have revolutionized home cooking, offering a convenient way to whip up quick and delicious meals and desserts. One such treat that benefits from this kitchen gadget is the hand pie. These small, portable pastries are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with minimal effort. Start by selecting your favorite pie filling, whether it's classic apple, rich chocolate, or tangy cherry. You can use store-bought pie crusts or make your own, rolling them out and cutting them into circles or squares. Spoon a small amount of filling onto each piece of dough, fold it over, and seal the edges with a fork to create a neat pocket. Lightly brush the tops with egg wash to achieve a golden finish. Preheat your air fryer to around 350°F and arrange the hand pies in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they have space to expand. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy. Once done, let them cool slightly before serving. The result is a warm, flaky dessert that's both satisfying and easy to make. These air-fried hand pies are perfect for quick desserts, entertaining guests, or simply enjoying a sweet treat at any time.

Sweet and savory hand pie inspiration to curb your cravings

If you're trying your hand at making hand pies for the first time, starting with jarred cherry pie filling (with a touch of cinnamon to balance the tartness) is a great idea. For those who love sweets, feel free to use almost any fruit to fill these puff pastry hand pies—apple, peach, blueberry—you name it, and it will taste amazing encased in a flaky crust. Creamy pumpkin pie or sweet potato pie fillings, infused with cinnamon, are also excellent options. You can even get inventive with lemon curd or lime custard, rich chocolate pudding, or decadent layers of marshmallow fluff and chocolate ganache topped with graham cracker crumbs.

Once you’ve mastered the technique, you can start exploring more flavor combinations, even venturing into savory territory with classics like chicken pot pie. This opens up possibilities for easy weeknight dinners or work-from-home lunches. Consider making individual mini beef Wellingtons, stacking mini rounds of Brie with fruit jam for an elegant dessert, or recreating the flavors of a sweet and savory Monte Cristo sandwich.

For more savory fillings, you might combine beef Bolognese sauce with ricotta, mozzarella, and plenty of roasted garlic for mini lasagna pies. A classic trio of broccoli, cheddar, and ham works well, as do pulled buffalo chicken with tangy blue cheese crumbles. You could also fill the puff pastry with a hearty version of your favorite chili topped with white cheddar for a Southwest twist. Spicy chicken curry offers both flavor and comfort.

Cook Hand Pies In Your Air Fryer For Easy Desserts Any Time

Sweet and savory hand pie inspiration to curb your cravings

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