Air Fryer Copycat McDonald’s Apple Pie
Are you a fan of McDonald’s apple pies? Then you’re in luck! With this Air Fryer Copycat McDonald’s Apple Pie recipe, you’ll get the same deliciously sweet and crispy treat at home. You won’t believe how easy it is to make these tasty pies with the help of your air fryer. The flaky crust and delicious apple filling will make these pastries even more irresistible once you’ve sprinkled them with cinnamon sugar. In this article, you will learn all the steps needed to make this tasty copycat treat, as well as some helpful tips to ensure they come out perfect every time!
Air Fryer Copycat McDonald’s Apple Pie
Growing up everyone loved McDonald’s Apple Pies. I swear it was a staple in our life! In fact, it is one of my favorite go-to desserts at fast food restaurants! I love the sweet filling that is wrapped in the crispy crunchy crust!
This year I set out to make a healthier version of this recipe and thanks to my Air Fryer I have found the perfect way to recreate this dish at home, meet your new Favorite dessert these Air Fryer Copycat McDonald’s Apple Pies.
You will love how easy these are to recreate in your home!
Pair these with Air Fryer Copycat Chick-Fil-Nuggets and your whole family will be smiling ear to ear all night long!
How to make Air Fryer Copycat McDonald’s Apple Pies
- Roll out the pie crust and cut into 8 (3×6 inches) rectangles.
- Spoon the apple pie filling onto every other rectangle.
- Top with the remaining four rectangles of pie crust.
- Crimp the edges with the fork.
- Whisk the egg and lightly coat each rectangle then slice several slits into the top of the pies.
- Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
- Place pies on the air fryer rack & and air fry for 5-8 minutes at 360 degrees.
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- To save time, you will want to use a premade apple pie filling. Our Instant Pot Best Apple Pie Filling is the perfect filling for this recipe.
- Be sure you completely seal the apple pies. Preventing to do this will create quite a mess as the filling leaks out the sides.
- Be sure you don’t overfill the hand pies.
Storage
Fridge
These copycat McDonald’s Apple pies will store in the fridge for about 3 days in an airtight container once they are cooked.
Freezer
You can store cooked apple pies in the freezer in a freezer safe bag for about 2 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight.
Make Ahead?
Want to prep these ahead of time? No problem. These store nicely prior to cooking. Once you assemble your mini apple pies you will want to cover and place in the fridge wrapped tightly. These will last about 2 days before cooking.
Can I make these in the oven?
Yes, you can easily make these in the oven. Place your apple pies on a piece of parchment paper and then on a baking tray. Cook at 400° F for about 20 minutes. Be sure to let these cool prior to eating.
Can I change out the filling?
Yes, you can easily swap out the filling of these Air Fryer hand pies. Any fruit filling will work great with this recipe.
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Air Fryer Copycat McDonald's Apple Pies
Ingredients
- Pre Made Pie Crust
- Apple Pie Filling
- 1 Egg
- Cinnamon Sugar For Dusting
Instructions
- Roll out the pie crust and cut into 8 (3×6 inches) rectangles.
- Spoon the apple pie filling onto every other rectangle.
- Top with the remaining four rectangles of pie crust.
- Crimp the edges with the fork.
- Whisk the egg and lightly coat each rectangle then slice several slits into the top of the pies.
- Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
- Place pies on the air fryer rack & and air fry for 5-8 minutes at 360 degrees.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 339Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 178mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 5gSugar: 40gProtein: 4g
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