These Air Fryer Mini Muffin Tin Apple Pies are perfectly crispy on the outside and sweetly tender on the inside. Ready in minutes, they make a convenient and delightful dessert or snack for family and friends.
These Air Fryer Mini Muffin Tin Apple Pies are the ultimate quick dessert that tastes like a cozy homemade treat.
Flaky pastry cups are filled with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, making them perfect for snacks, after-dinner desserts, or even a fun breakfast twist.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick & Easy: Ready in minutes with minimal prep.
- Perfectly Portionable: Mini size makes them ideal for snacks or dessert.
- Golden & Crispy: Flaky pastry cooked to air fryer perfection.
- Sweet & Cozy: Cinnamon-spiced apple filling delivers classic apple pie flavor.
- Kid-Friendly & Fun: Great for family baking or entertaining guests.
Ingredients Needed
- Pie Crust: Use pre-made pie crust or homemade pie crust
- Apples: Cut into bite-sized pieces and peeled.
- Granulated Sugar: You can also use a sugar substitute for some sweetness.
- All-Purpose Flour: Or Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- Ground Cinnamon: For some added flavor.
- Butter: Use unsalted butter that has been melted.
- Sparking Sugar: Optional, found at Michael’s or your local grocery store.
How To Make Air Fryer Mini Muffin Tin Apple Pies
Step One: In a large mixing bowl, add your apples (peeled and diced), then add the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Toss well to coat the apples. Spray your muffin tin with cooking spray, or brush with olive oil.
Step Two: Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface; if needed, roll your dough with a rolling pin. Then cut your dough out with biscuit cutters; cut them larger than the muffin tin hole to cover the sides.
Step Three: Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface; if needed, roll your dough with a rolling pin. Then cut your dough out with biscuit cutters; cut them larger than the muffin tin hole to cover the sides. The size will depend on the muffin tin you are using, I used a 6-inch biscuit cutter.
Step Four: Set the dough into the muffin tins, place the muffin tin into the air fryer, and cook for 4-5 minutes at 320 degrees F (air fryer setting) or until the crust is golden brown.
Step Five: Add about two tablespoons of pie filling to the center of the pie crust. Then roll your leftover dough, then use a pizza cutter to cut long strips. Use the dough and add two strips of dough in both directions. Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle some sparkling sugar on top. And then place the pan back into the air fryer for 4 minutes at 320 degrees F (air fryer setting).
Easy Air Fryer Mini Muffin Tin Apple Pies Recipe Tips
- Use firm apples: Varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith hold their shape best.
- Don’t overfill: About 2 tablespoons of filling per mini pie prevents overflow.
- Lattice tops optional: Skip the dough strips for a simpler version or get creative with fun designs.
- Even cooking: Make sure pies are spaced evenly in the air fryer basket for consistent browning.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or drizzle caramel for extra sweetness.
Storing Instructions
- Room temperature: Store cooled pies in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days; reheat briefly in the air fryer or microwave.
- Freezing: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 1 month; thaw before reheating.
Easy Air Fryer Mini Muffin Tin Apple Pies Recipe Faqs
Can I use store-bought pie filling instead of fresh apples? Yes! Store-bought filling works perfectly and saves prep time.
Can I bake these in the oven instead of the air fryer? Absolutely! Bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
What type of apples work best? Firm varieties like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith hold their shape and texture.
Can I make them ahead of time? Yes! Assemble in advance, refrigerate, and cook in the air fryer when ready.
How should I store leftovers? Store cooled pies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
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Air Fryer Mini Muffin Tin Apple Pies
Description
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts, pre-made or homemade
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add your peeled and diced 2 cups apples.
- Add the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, f2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Then mix well, coating all of your apples.
- Spray your muffin tin with olive oil.
- Cut your 2 pie crusts out with biscuit cutters, cut them larger than the muffin tin hole, so that they cover the sides.
- Set the dough into the muffin tins, and then air fry for about 4 minutes at 320 degrees F (air fryer setting) to brown up the bottom.
- Then add about two tablespoons of pie filling to the center of the pie crust.
- Then roll your leftover dough, then use a pizza cutter to cut long strips.
- Use the dough and add two strips of dough in both directions.
- Brush the dough with melted 2 tablespoons butter and sprinkle some 1 tablespoon sparkling sugar on top. And then place the pan back into the air fryer for 4 minutes at 320 degrees F, (air fryer setting)
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Muffin Tin, or Muffin Pan
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