🔥 How do I air fry a hand pie?

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F , then cook your hand pies for 10–12 minutes . Make sure to line your basket with parchment or a silicone liner for easy cleanup and prevent sticking. This method ensures crisp crusts and bubbling fruit — the exact texture you want from any air fryer dessert hand pies .

🧁 Can I use foil in the air fryer for pies?

Technically, yes. But I don’t recommend it. Foil restricts airflow, which can cause soggy bottoms. For best results, use parchment paper or a perforated silicone mat. These allow hot air to circulate, making your air fryer berry hand pies golden and flaky on both sides.

🥧 What is the best air fryer setting for pies?

Use the standard air fry or bake setting at 350°F. Avoid high-heat "broil" settings which may burn the crust before the filling is cooked. Some air fryers also have a specific “bake” option that works well for more even cooking. For consistently flaky crusts, I always rely on the air fry setting , especially when making mini pies in air fryer batches.

❄️ Can I make and freeze air fryer hand pies ahead of time?

Absolutely. I often freeze them raw and air fry straight from frozen. Add about 2–3 extra minutes to your cook time. You can also freeze already-cooked hand pies and reheat them at 300°F for 3–4 minutes. If you're prepping ahead for a party or brunch, this method guarantees stress-free fruit hand pies in air fryer style — hot and ready whenever you are.

You’ll Love These 9 Air Fryer Berry Hand Pies More Than Cake

Name: You’ll Love These 9 Air Fryer Berry Hand Pies More Than Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pie crust (store-bought or homemade); Mixed berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries; Sugar (white and optional brown); Cornstarch; Lemon juice; Egg (for egg wash); Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

Description

These 9 air fryer berry hand pies are flaky, sweet, and irresistibly easy. One bite and you’ll forget cake ever existed. Try this fast dessert fix!

Ingredients

Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Mixed berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
Sugar (white and optional brown)
Cornstarch
Lemon juice
Egg (for egg wash)
Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)

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Instructions

Prep the Filling
Combine berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch
Let sit for 10–15 mins
Assemble the Pies
Roll dough and cut into 4–5 inch rounds
Spoon berry mix in the center
Fold, seal edges with a fork, and brush with egg wash
Air Fry to Perfection
Preheat air fryer to 350°F
Place hand pies on parchment-lined basket
Air fry for 10–12 minutes until golden

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American