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Air Fryer Chess Pie

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: February 15, 2023

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Air Fryer Chess Pie –Is there anything more Southern than a Chess Pie? This classic dessert is made with a simple crust, and creamy filling, and topped with a delicious meringue. And now, you can make it in your air fryer! So easy and so delicious, you’ll want to make this pie all the time.

Do you love chess pie? I do! I also love anything that you can cook in an air fryer. So, of course, I had to try making chess pie in my air fryer. The results were terrific! If you have never tried cooking chess pie in an air fryer, you need to try it. You will not be disappointed!

What Is An Air Fryer?

If you’re like me, you might be wondering what an air fryer is. An air fryer is a small kitchen appliance that cooks food by circulating hot air around it. This gives food a crispy outside and a soft inside. Air fryers have been growing in popularity because they are healthier than traditional frying methods. They are also very convenient because they cook food quickly and don’t produce a lot of smoke or splatter.

Today, I made a wonderful and delicious dessert with the help of my air fryer. If you are looking for a great Air Fryer, here are some of my favorites!

What Is A Chess Pie?

There are many pie recipes, but chess pie is a unique and delicious option that everyone should try. What exactly is chess pie? This dessert is made with a custard filling that can be flavored differently. You can also customize the crust to your liking. Chess pie is comforting food, and it’s perfect for any occasion!

Chess pie is a Southern dessert made with cornmeal, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk or cream. It can be served either warm or cold and topped with whipped cream or ice cream. This delicious dessert is perfect for any occasion! Have you ever tried chess pie? What did you think?

Why Is It Called Chess Pie?

Chess pie was first mentioned in print in the early 1800s. The exact origin of the recipe is unknown, but it is thought to have come from England or Scotland.

Despite the many theories out there, no one knows where the name chess pie came from. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a delicious dessert! If you haven’t tried this Southern classic yet, we highly recommend you do so soon. And if you have any ideas about where the name might have come from, be sure to let us know in the comments below.

Why Make Chess Pie In The Air Fryer?

Chess pie is one of those desserts that so many people love, but it’s also one that can be a little bit on the heavy side. If you’re looking for a lighter way to enjoy chess pie, you might consider making it in your air fryer. Air frying the pie will result in a crispy dessert on the outside and deliciously creamy on the inside. Plus, since air frying doesn’t require any added oil, it’s a much healthier option than traditional methods of baking or frying. So if you’re looking for a new and exciting way to make chess pie, give air frying a try!

Why This Is The Best Recipe For Chess Pie

Chess pie is a classic southern dessert made with sugar, butter, eggs, and cornmeal. It’s perfect for a special occasion or if you want something extra sweet. But did you know that you can make chess pie in your air fryer? That’s right – no oven necessary! This recipe is easy to follow and produces a delicious Chess Pie that is perfectly crispy and soft, and fluffy on the inside. Give it a try today!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Chess Pie

Chess Pie is one of those dessert recipes that everyone seems to have their version of. But this is the best recipe for Chess Pie, hands down. It’s simple, delicious, and always gets rave reviews. If you’re looking for an easy dessert that will impress your guests, this is it!

Pie Crust: You can use store-bought refrigerated pie crust or homemade pie crust.
Cocoa Powder: Use unsweetened cocoa powder.
Granulated Sugar: This is a great way to get that sweetened taste that Chess pie is known for.
All-Purpose Flour: Helps thicken the filling.
Butter: Use unsalted butter at room temperature.
Pure Vanilla Extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
Eggs: You can use an egg substitute if you have an egg allergy.
Evaporated Milk: This will get you the custard filling.
Salt: If you use salted butter, omit the salt.
Serve With: Whipped Cream and Shaved Chocolate

How To Make Air Fryer Chess Pie

Roll out your pie crust, and then place it into an air fryer-safe pie or tart pan. Set the pie crust into the air fryer and set the temperature to 320 degrees F, air fryer setting, cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the pie crust is golden brown.

Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, melt it, and set it aside. Whisk together the sifted cocoa powder, white sugar, and flour in a medium-sized bowl.

Next, add the egg, the unsalted butter, evaporated milk, and vanilla, and stir together until all of the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Pour the chocolate mixture into the pie crust. Only fill the crust about 2/3^rdsfull. Be careful not to overfill. Place in the air fryer for 15 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees F, air fryer setting. Check the cake with a cake tester or toothpick. Check to see if the pie is set in the middle. It is done if the tester comes out clean and the pie is not jiggly in the middle. If there is still a lot of the mixture on the tester and there is still a lot of jiggle to the pie, continue baking at 5-minute increments until it’s done.

Remove and let it cool. Once it’s cooled, slice, serve and top with vanilla ice cream and grate chocolate on top.

Pro Tips:

Crust: You can use your favorite homemade recipe too, it’s totally up to you. Store-bought pie crust is an easy and affordable option if that’s what works best for time constraints or just wanting something simple!

Best Results: To get the crust to crisp up, I highly recommend pre-bake the crust before filling it. Otherwise, you may end up with raw dough in the center of the pie. I also recommend using pie weights, which will help the pie remain pie shape.

Room Temperature: Once you remove the pie, let it cool to room temperature to prevent cracking.

How To Store

Let the pie cool to room temperature, and then wrap the pie with saran. It will last in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. After that, the pie starts to get watery. This pie does not freeze well, so I do not recommend it.

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