Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bubble Up (2 Ingredients!)

Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bubble Up turns two simple ingredients — a can of refrigerated biscuits and a can of cherry pie filling — into a warm, gooey, golden dessert in about 20 minutes. As it cooks, the biscuit pieces puff up and “bubble” around the sweet-tart cherries, giving you soft, pillowy dough on the inside and a lightly crisp top, all without heating up your oven.

It’s one of my favorite no-fuss desserts. My kids go crazy for it, and it’s easy enough that new air fryer cooks can nail it on the first try.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Just two main ingredients. Refrigerated biscuits and cherry pie filling do almost all the work.
• Ready in about 20 minutes. Five minutes of prep, then the air fryer handles the rest.
• No oven required. Perfect for hot days, small kitchens, or a quick after-dinner treat.
• Made for small batches. The air fryer is ideal when you only want a couple of servings instead of a whole pie.
• Endlessly swappable. Works with cherry, apple, blueberry, peach, or any canned pie filling you have on hand.
• Kid-friendly. Easy enough that little helpers can toss the biscuits and filling together.

What Is a Bubble Up?

A “bubble up” is a quick baked dessert where pieces of refrigerated biscuit dough are tossed with fruit filling and cooked together. As the dough bakes, it expands and rises — bubbling up around the fruit — to create a soft, cobbler-like texture with a golden top. It’s a shortcut to the comfort of homemade cherry pie without rolling out a single piece of crust.

Ingredients

• 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling — the sweet-tart base of the dish. Use your favorite brand, or homemade if you have it.
• 1 (16 oz) can refrigerated biscuits — cut into pieces, these puff up to create the signature “bubble up” texture.

For the optional glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk

The full printable ingredient list, measurements, and nutrition information are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Air Fryer Cherry Pie Bubble Up

Making Cherry Pie Bubble Up in an air fryer is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic dessert with a twist. Here’s how you can create this treat:

Step 1: Prep the pan. Lightly spray a thin air-fryer-safe pan (a tart or quiche pan works best) with cooking spray or olive oil.

Step 2: Cut the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.

Step 3: Combine. Pour the cherry pie filling into a mixing bowl, add the biscuit pieces, and gently toss until the dough is coated.

Step 4: Transfer. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.

Step 5: Air fry. Set the pan into the air fryer basket or oven and cook at 320°F for 12–16 minutes, until the biscuits are cooked through and golden. For even cooking, gently stir about halfway through so both the top and bottom cook evenly.

Step 6: Glaze (optional). While it cools slightly, whisk the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth, then drizzle over the top.

Step 7: Serve. Plate warm, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream if you like, and enjoy.

Pro Tips for the Best Bubble Up

• Use a thin pan. A skinny tart or quiche pan helps the bottom cook through. If your pan is thick, stir halfway through cooking so the center doesn’t stay doughy.
• Don’t skip the halfway stir. It’s the easiest way to avoid an undercooked bottom.
• Every air fryer runs differently. Start checking at the 12-minute mark and add time in 2-minute increments as needed.
• Drain very wet filling. If your cherry filling is especially syrupy, spoon off a little excess so the biscuits crisp up instead of steaming.

Variations

The bubble up method is one of the most flexible desserts you can make. Swap the cherry filling for:

• Apple — try my Air Fryer Apple Pie Bubble Up.
• Peach, blueberry, blackberry, or raspberry — any canned pie filling works with the same steps and timing.

Craving the same sweet-tart cherry flavor in a different format? My Air Fryer Cherry Crisp and Air Fryer Cherry Dessert Pizza are both worth a try.

Storing and Reheating

Let any leftover cherry pie bubble up cool to room temperature, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. To reheat, pop a portion back in the air fryer at 320°F for 2–3 minutes to bring back the crisp top, or warm it in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.

Can I Make This in the Oven?

Yes. If you’d rather use a conventional oven, preheat to 350°F and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the biscuits are baked through and golden on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh cherries instead of canned filling? You can, but you’ll want to cook them down first with a little sugar and cornstarch so they’re saucy enough to coat the biscuits. Canned pie filling is the fast, no-fuss option.

What kind of biscuits work best? Standard refrigerated biscuit dough (the kind in a can) works great. Flaky or buttery layers both bubble up nicely.

Do I need to preheat the air fryer? It’s optional. Preheating for a few minutes helps the top brown a bit more evenly, but the recipe works either way.

What pan should I use? A thin tart or quiche pan that fits inside your air fryer with room for air to circulate. The thinner the pan, the more evenly the bottom cooks.

More Air Fryer Dessert Recipes

If you love quick air fryer sweets, try these next:

• Air Fryer Cherry Crisp
• Air Fryer Cherry Dessert Pizza
• Air Fryer Apple Pie Bubble Up
• Air Fryer Blueberry Pie Bars
• Air Fryer Oreo Cheesecake
• Air Fryer Cinnamon Churro Bites
• Air Fryer Grilled Strawberry Angel Food Cake

You can also browse all of my air fryer recipes or the full dessert collection.