Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies
Description
These Air Fryer Cherry Hand Pies are the easiest way to enjoy a classic dessert — flaky, golden pastry wrapped around sweet-tart cherry filling, ready in about 20 minutes. Made with just a few simple ingredients and no oven required, they're perfect for a quick treat, party dessert, or lunchbox surprise.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets pie dough, or refrigerated pie crust
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar, optional (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into circles using a round cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, or the rim of a glass.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of cherry pie filling in the center of half the circles, taking care not to overfill.
- Top each with a second dough circle and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Cut a small slit in the top of each pie to vent steam.
- Place the pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer, without touching. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let cool a few minutes on a wire rack, then dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray, optional
- Parchment Paper, optional
Notes
Store cooled pies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap individually and freeze up to 3 months; reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 3–5 minutes to re-crisp. Swap the cherry filling for apple, blueberry, blackberry, or peach to change it up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 94IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg