Air Fryer Mini Apple Pies in Wonton Wrappers

If you want apple pie flavor without rolling out a single piece of dough, these Air Fryer Mini Apple Pies are about to become your go-to fall dessert. You press a wonton wrapper into a muffin tin, spoon in apple pie filling, and let the air fryer turn the edges crisp and golden. Two ingredients, about 15 minutes, and you’ve got a tray of bite-sized apple pie cups that taste like you fussed far more than you did.

These are the muffin-tin cup version of an apple pie wonton. If you’d rather fold yours into crispy little triangles, I’ve got a recipe for folded air fryer apple pie wontons too — but the cups here are the easiest possible entry point, and they hold a generous scoop of filling.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfect portion size. Each one is a crisp, two-bite treat — great for parties, lunchboxes, and after-school snacks.
• Only 2 ingredients. Wonton wrappers and pie filling. That’s the whole shopping list.
• Ready in about 15 minutes. Faster than driving to the store for dessert.
• No special skills. No rolling, crimping, or chilling dough. If you can fill a muffin tin, you can make these.
• Endlessly adaptable. Swap the apple for cherry, blueberry, pumpkin, or whatever filling you have.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Wonton wrappers — Found in the refrigerated produce section of most grocery stores, usually near the tofu. Square wrappers fit a standard muffin cup beautifully.
• Apple pie filling — Canned works great and keeps this a 2-ingredient recipe. Homemade filling works just as well if you have it.

Optional finishing touches: a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, a light brush of melted butter for extra browning, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel for serving.

How to Make Air Fryer Mini Apple Pies

Step 1 — Prep the pan. Lightly spray each cup of a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. (Make sure your tin fits inside your air fryer basket — see the note below if it doesn’t.)

Step 2 — Press in the wrappers. Place one wonton wrapper into each greased muffin cup, gently pressing it down so it forms a little cup with the corners pointing up.

Step 3 — Fill them. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling into each wonton cup. Don’t overfill, or the filling will bubble over.

Step 4 — Air fry. Set your air fryer to 320°F and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the wonton edges are golden and crisp. Start checking at 5 minutes — air fryers vary.

Step 5 — Cool and serve. Let them rest for a minute or two (the filling is hot!), then lift them out, plate, and enjoy.

Pro Tips for the Best Mini Apple Pies

• Always grease the tin. Wonton wrappers will stick if you skip the spray, and they tear when you pull them out.
• Don’t overfill. A tablespoon per cup is plenty. Too much filling spills over and burns on the pan.
• Watch the edges, not the clock. You’re done when the corners are golden and crisp. That can be anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes depending on your machine.
• Brush with butter for extra color. A light brush of melted butter on the wrapper corners gives a richer, more golden finish.1
• Works in any air fryer. Basket models, air fryer ovens, the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and Mealthy Lid all work. Times may shift slightly, but the method stays the same.

What Pan to Use in the Air Fryer

Most of us have a standard muffin tin, but it may not fit inside a basket-style air fryer. A small 4-cup muffin pan made for air fryers solves this. Look for a non-stick carbon steel pan sized to fit your basket — silicone muffin cups also work well and pop right out.

Variations to Try

The apple filling is just the beginning. Swap in any of these:

• Cherry — a classic, and beautifully red.
• Blueberry — jammy and bright.
• Raspberry — slightly tart against the crisp wrapper.
• Pumpkin pie filling — add a pinch of pumpkin spice for fall.
• Almond or custard filling — for a bakery-style treat.
• Nutella or chocolate hazelnut — for the chocolate lovers.

How to Store and Reheat

• Room temperature: Best eaten the day they’re made, when the wrappers are crispest. They’ll keep covered at room temp for up to a day.
• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The wrappers soften in the fridge.
• Reheat: Pop them back in the air fryer at 320°F for 2 to 3 minutes to re-crisp. The microwave works in a pinch but leaves them soft.
• Freezer: Freeze baked, cooled pies in a single layer, then transfer to a bag for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen in the air fryer at 320°F for 4 to 5 minutes.

What to Serve With Mini Apple Pies

These are wonderful on their own, but they shine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar. Serve them warm for the best contrast between the crisp shell and the soft, spiced filling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you put wonton wrappers in an air fryer? Yes. Wonton wrappers crisp up beautifully in the air fryer. A light spray of oil or brush of butter helps them turn golden, and 5 to 8 minutes at 320°F is usually all they need.

Why aren’t my wonton wrappers getting crispy? The two usual culprits are too much filling (which adds moisture) and a temperature that’s too low. Keep filling to about a tablespoon, and make sure your air fryer is fully preheated.

Do I have to use a muffin tin? A muffin tin gives you the classic cup shape, but you can also fold the wrappers into triangles and air fry them flat — see my folded air fryer apple pie wontons for that method. Silicone muffin cups are another easy, no-stick option.

Can I make these ahead of time? You can assemble them an hour or two ahead and refrigerate unbaked, then air fry just before serving. For best texture, bake them fresh — the wrappers are crispest right out of the air fryer.

What kind of apple filling is best? Canned apple pie filling keeps this a true 2-ingredient recipe and works perfectly. Homemade filling works too; just chop the apples small so they cook through in the short bake time.

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