Air Fryer Hand Pies
Ready in about 25 minutes.
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Golden hand pies with flaky pastry and a jammy fruit filling. Great for small-batch baking and easy desserts without the oven.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 1 ready-rolled puff pastry sheet
- 120 g fruit jam or pie filling
- 1 egg, beaten
Method
- 1Cut the pastry into rectangles and spoon filling onto half of them.
- 2Top with the remaining pastry, crimp the edges and brush with egg.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 180°C / 350°F.
- 4Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway if needed, until golden and crisp.
- 5Cool slightly before serving.
Tips for the best results
- Do not overfill or they can leak.
- A little icing sugar on top looks great once cooled.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer hand pies steams instead of browning.
- Skipping the flip halfway, which leaves one side pale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer hand pies?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 350°F for 8-12 min, flip halfway. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer hand pies ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer hand pies serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.