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Air Fryer Meat Pies

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Flaky air fryer meat pies made with refrigerated pie crust and a peppery beef and pork filling, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
  • 4 green onions, sliced (or 1 small white onion, diced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 refrigerated pie crusts, two 2-count boxes
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef, sausage, and onions until browned and crumbled, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the fat.
  • Stir in the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Spread the filling on a plate and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured board. Cut 4-inch circles with a biscuit cutter or mason jar lid, re-rolling scraps once.
  • Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto one half of each circle. Fold, crimp the edges with a fork, and cut a small steam slit in the top.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes. Brush the pies with melted butter and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Air fry in a single layer for 8 to 10 minutes, until deep golden brown. Repeat with the remaining pies. Rest 3 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Air fryer (basket or oven style)
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or meat chopper for crumbling the meat
  • Colander for draining the fat
  • Cutting board or pastry mat
  • 4-inch biscuit cutter or wide-mouth mason jar lid
  • Fork for crimping the edges
  • Pastry brush for the melted butter
  • Tongs or a thin spatula for removing the pies
  • Perforated parchment air fryer liners (optional)
  • Instant-read thermometer (optional, for checking frozen pies reach 165°F)

Notes

  • To cook from frozen, air fry at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Reheat leftovers at 330°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Air fryer ovens may need 1 to 2 extra minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 666kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 26gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1040mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 228IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 4mg