Air Fryer Pie Crust Recipe

Ready to elevate your pies? This Air Fryer Pie Crust recipe is the secret to a perfectly flaky, golden crust every time—no oven needed! Quick, easy, and delicious, it’s the ideal base for all your favorite pie fillings.

This Air Fryer Pie Crust recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking to make a quick and delicious crust without turning on the oven.

The air fryer creates a perfectly golden and flaky crust in just a fraction of the time, making it the ideal base for sweet or savory pies.

With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe ensures that every pie, whether it’s filled with fruit, cream, or custard, starts with a crisp and flavorful foundation. It’s a must-try for pie lovers seeking convenience without sacrificing taste!

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Quick and Easy: The air fryer drastically cuts down on cooking time, giving you a perfectly flaky pie crust in just minutes, with minimal effort.
• No Oven Needed: Say goodbye to preheating your oven! The air fryer makes baking a breeze, even on hot days when you don’t want to heat up the whole kitchen.
• Perfectly Flaky: The air fryer creates a beautifully crisp, golden crust every time, ensuring a deliciously flaky texture that complements any pie filling.
• Versatile: Whether you’re making sweet fruit pies, creamy custard pies, or savory quiches, this crust works for any type of pie you desire.
• Minimal Clean-Up: With fewer tools involved, like no pie pans or heavy bakeware, the clean-up process is a breeze, leaving you more time to enjoy your creation.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Pie Crust

• All-Purpose Flour: Essential for structure and texture in pie crust.
• Granulated Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness to the crust.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavors.
• Butter: Provides richness and helps create a flaky texture.
• Ice Water: Keeps dough cold for a tender, flaky crust.

How To Make Air Fryer Pie Crust

Step One: In a large bowl, mix the butter (cold and diced) with the flour and add your sugar and salt. Mix until the dough is formed. Then slowly add teaspoons of water until you have the right consistency.

Step Two: Add your pie dough to a floured surface, and roll it out until it’s large enough for your baking pan. Place your tart pan on top of the crust. Cut a circle (it doesn’t have to be perfect) about 1 inch outside the border of the tart pan. 

Step Three: Press the crust into the tart pan, tucking the edges down along the sides and cutting off any excess dough so that the crust is even with the top of the pan. 

To Blind Bake, The Crust: In the Air Fryer, place the tart pan into the air fryer’s basket and cook at 300°F for 5 minutes. You can fill the pie with pie weights, to help keep the shape.

Air Fryer Pie Crust Recipe Tips

• Continue to mix the dough until the dough starts to form. Depending on your flour, you may need to add more water. Remember to add water in small quantities so that the dough does not become wet.
• For best results, use cold butter. You have diced it into small pieces. It’s ok for the dough to have pieces scattered through the dough. This will air fry up ideally and cause a butter and flaky crust.
• You can chill your pie dough, which will make it more manageable. You can over and refrigerator this dough for up to a day before using it.
• For best results in cooking a pie crust in the air fryer, use a thinner pan, a quiche or tart pan works perfectly.

Storing

• Storing: Once the pie crust has cooled, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to a week to maintain freshness.
• Freezing: To freeze, wrap the cooled pie crust tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months in the freezer.
• Reheating: To reheat, place the pie crust in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes until warm and crispy. You can also reheat it in the oven at 350°F for a few minutes for the same result.

Air Fryer Pie Crust Recipe Recipe Faqs

Can I use store-bought pie crust for this recipe? Yes, you can use store-bought pie crust as a shortcut. Just follow the same steps to place it in the air fryer for a crispy finish.

How do I keep the crust from burning? Make sure to keep an eye on your pie crust while it cooks. Air fryers vary, so check at the 5-7 minute mark and adjust the cooking time if needed. You can also cover the edges with foil to prevent over-browning.

Can I make this crust ahead of time? Yes! You can prepare the crust in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze it for longer storage. Simply bring it back to room temperature before air frying.

What should I do if my dough is too sticky? If your dough is too sticky, lightly dust it with flour until it reaches the right consistency for rolling. If it’s still too sticky, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to firm it up.

Can I use this crust for savory pies or quiches? Absolutely! This air fryer pie crust works perfectly for both sweet and savory pies, including quiches, pot pies, and more.

Can I make mini pies with this crust? Yes! You can use this pie crust to make smaller, individual pies or hand pies by cutting the dough to the desired size and adjusting the cooking time accordingly.

Equipment Used

If you are a pie lover, then the air fryer is definitely for you! Not only does it cook your pies in minutes, but there are so many different ways to use them. But what pans should you be using?

Over the years, I have experimented with different pie pans, and here are a few that I have found work perfectly in the air fryer. (affiliate links)

• Windlike Non-Stick Tart Pan 11 Inch Removable Bottom, Large Fluted Tart Pans for Baking, Quiche Pan Removable Bottom, Fluted Bottomless Flan Pans

• Delling 9.5 inch Fluted Tart Pan, Ceramic Quiche Baking Dish Pan for Quiche Lorraine and Chicken Pot Pie, Round, White, Set of 2

How To Use Pillsbury Pie Crust In Air Fryer

The only difference I would make is to spray your pie pan (or baking pan) with cooking spray before adding your refrigerated pie dough so it does not stick.

• Remove refrigerated pie crust from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before preparing the pie crust.
• Unroll pie crust dough and place your tart pan on top of the crust. Cut a circle (it doesn’t have to be perfect) about 1 inch outside the border of the tart pan. 
• Press the crust into the tart pan, tucking the edges down along the sides and cutting off any excess dough so that the crust is even with the top of the pan. 
• Place the tart pan into the basket of the air fryer and cook at 300°F for 5 minutes.

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