The Best Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs - Homemade Fried Apple Pie Recipe! (2024)

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Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs are tiny little bites of fried apple pie that you can pop in your mouth. They are so tasty when you serve them warm, fresh out of the Air Fryer!

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Air Fryer Apple Pies Recipe

To make this, you need just a handful of ingredients (most of which you probably already have like butter and sugar) and about 20 minutes of time. Let’s gather everything up and spend some one on one time in the kitchen with our beloved Air Fryer.

Honestly, when I first bought an Air Fryer I had no idea how versatile it was and just how often I would use it. Over time, I have made so many terrific Air Fryer Recipes that I’ve shared here with you. This is the latest!

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Ingredients You Will Need

  • Biscuits. We use canned biscuit dough but if you are an expert biscuit maker and want to do this from scratch, go for it.
  • Apple Pie Filling. Most of the apples that come in these jars are too big to fit in a dessert this small, so dice them up to smaller bite-sized pieces.
  • Apple Pie Spice. If you don’t have this handy, you can make your own pretty simply. Down in the recipe box you will find it in the notes section.
  • Cinnamon. This is to season the apples and to dust the outside of the pie.
  • Sugar. Also to dust the outside of the pie bites.
  • Butter. A whole stick, melted.
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How To Make Apple Pie Bombs

  • Make the sugar and apple pie spice mix.
  • Stir apples with cinnamon.
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  • Divide the 8 biscuits in half to make 16 pieces of dough. Shape them into circles.
  • Spoon the filling onto a biscuit leaving room around the edges.
  • Pull the edges together and roll into a ball.
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  • Cook in the Air Fryer until they are golden brown.
  • Let them cool and then dip into melted butter, then into the sugar mixture you made.
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You are seriously going to love these miniature apple pies. If you are someone who loves apple pie but hates all the work, this is a great alternative when you have a craving!

This could definitely go well with a cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of milk. You could even pile a few warm mini apple pies into a bowl and top them with vanilla ice cream!

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Tips and Tricks

  • If you do not have apple pie spice, you can create your own. To make one tablespoon use 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon,¾ teaspoon nutmeg,¼ teaspoon allspice,¼ teaspoon ground clovesand ¼ teaspoon ginger.
  • When rolling the biscuits, I found that if you cover them with parchment paper you can roll over the paper without the biscuits sticking to your rolling pin, and it will peel away easily.
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More Recipes To Try

  • McDonald’s Copycat Apple Pies
  • Easy Air Fryer Pizza
  • Air Fryer Apple Blueberry Wontons
  • Peach Hand Pies

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Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs are tiny little bites of fried apple pie that you can pop in your mouth. They are so tasty when you serve them warm, fresh out of the Air Fryer!

Servings: 16

Prep: 7 minutes mins

Cook: 8 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple pie spice**
  • 8 ounces Pillsbury Grand Biscuits (I used an 8 oz can)
  • 1 cup apple pie filling cut apples into small bite size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted (one stick)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar and apple pie spice. Set aside.

  • Open the can of the biscuits and pull each biscuit apart in the middle, dividing them equally, so you now have 16 circles.

  • Roll each circle into a thin round shape, about 3-4 inches in size.**

  • In a medium bowl, combine the apple pie filling pieces with the cinnamon. Stir together to combine well, so the apple bites are coated.

  • Place a spoonful of the filling into the center of each circle of dough, leaving about ¼ inch around the edges.

  • Grab the edges and pull up, then pinch them together, making small round balls.

  • Use parchment paper with holes, or lightly brush the basket of your air fryer with olive oil. Depending on the size of your basket, place bombs in the basket and leave about ½ inch in between each piece. Don’t overcrowd or overlap in the basket. Work in batches if necessary.

  • Cook them in the air fryer at 350 degrees for about 6-8 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown.

  • Once they are all cooked, dip each piece into the melted butter, then dip into the combined sugar and spice mixture. Repeat until all of the pieces are coated.

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Notes

**If you do not have apple pie spice, you can create your own. For one tablespoon:

1 ½ tsp cinnamon
¾ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ginger

**When rolling the biscuits, I found that if you cover them with parchment paper, you can roll over the paper without the biscuits sticking to your rolling pin, and it will peel away easily.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 182IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

How long to heat apple pie in air fryer? ›

Simply heat the air fryer to 350ºF and wrap the apple pie slice with foil. Then, air fry until until the filling is warmed through, around 5-7 minutes. Finally, serve and enjoy.

What makes an apple pie soggy? ›

We suspect the soggy bottom is being caused by juices from the apples in the pie, rather than the shortcrust recipe itself. Even with semolina in the bottom of the pie, to soak up the juices, there is still a risk that the juices will seep into the base.

What makes a good pie apple? ›

Which kind of apples are best for baking apple pie—and why? Ree Drummond's favorite is Granny Smith for her Caramel Apple Pie. Since the caramel sauce is ultra-sweet, she likes the fact that Granny Smiths have a bit of tartness. "They're firm and hold their integrity through the baking process.

What temperature do you cook a pie in an air fryer? ›

Preheating your air fryer is crucial for even cooking and achieving that golden, crispy crust. Set the temperature to around 320°F (160°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes.

What air fryer setting for pies? ›

To cook the perfect pie, when cooked from frozen we found a setting of 190c cooked for approximately 35 minutes worked very well and we would highly recommend these machines for cooking many foods, but especially our pies!

How do you keep the bottom of an apple pie from getting soggy? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

During that time, the egg cooks into a glossy layer that will later prevent the filling from seeping into the crust and making it soggy.

What is one thing you should not do when making pie crust? ›

In pie crust, you don't want gluten to form so you don't want to mix too much and overwork the dough. For a flaky crust, cut the butter so that chunks of butter about the size of walnut halves remain.

What is the best thickener for apple pie? ›

Cornstarch has thickening power similar to Instant ClearJel. Like flour, it lends a cloudy, semi-transparent look to filling. It can also give filling a starchy taste. For full effectiveness, make sure the pie filling is bubbling up through the crust before removing your pie from the oven.

How do you get a crispy crust on the bottom of a pie? ›

Getting a brown, flaky/crispy bottom crust on your pie is all about quick and effective heat transfer. That's why aluminum or aluminum/steel pans — rather than glass or stoneware — are your best choice for baking pie. Metal, especially aluminum, transfers heat quickly and efficiently from oven to pie crust.

What are the best apples for apple pie? ›

Jonagold or Jonathan.

Crunchy and sweet-tart, Jonagolds are a cross between Jonathan and Golden Delicious apples. They're one of pastry chef Paola Velez's favorite apples to use in pie along with Granny Smith and Honeycrisp.

How do you thicken apple pie filling? ›

The best way to thicken runny apple pie filling before baking it is to add some cornstarch, tapioca starch, or flour to your mix. To fix a runny pie that's already been baked, simply let it cool to see if it will congeal naturally. If not, you can stick it back in the oven for a bit longer.

What apples should not be used for apple pie? ›

There are a few apples that don't make the cut. While great for snacking, Gala, Fuji and Red Delicious are the most common apples that won't hold up in the oven and will give you a watery-mushy pie, tart or cake.

What must you invent to make an apple pie from scratch? ›

Usually, it's a bit of wisdom from an ancient philosopher, or something a bit trite from a self-help book, but on this particular day they had written up the quote from Carl Sagan, 'If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe'.

Why are McDonald's apple pies so good? ›

Many pie fillings are made with a processed thickening agent that keeps the filling jelly-like and in place. But McDonald's uses a dehydrated apple powder. The powder not only thickens the filling, but it also adds that extra apple taste that you love.

How do you heat up an already cooked apple pie? ›

Heating Fully Baked Pies:

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Put the pie, turnovers, or pastry on a cookie sheet on foil or parchment, and lightly cover with foil. For a 9-inch pie, heat for 15-20 minutes. A 5-inch pie will take about 12-15 minutes and turnovers will take about 10-12 minutes.

How long should I put my pie in the air fryer? ›

Pies: 20-25 minutes:

With an air fryer, you can achieve that perfect balance of golden crust and heavenly filling. Whether it's a savoury Steak & Sussex Ale or a comforting Chicken & Ham Hock, your pies will be baked to perfection in just 20-25 minutes.

How do you reheat hand pies in the air fryer? ›

Spray or grease air fryer basket with butter. Place pies into basket leaving room in between. Cook on 350 degrees for 5 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes.

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