Easy Strawberry Hand Pie Air Fryer Recipe
This Strawberry Hand Pie Air Fryer Recipe delivers golden crusts with a creamy strawberry filling in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust 2 crusts
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries chopped
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla flavoring
- 1 egg white beaten (for sealing and brushing)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Strawberry Filling
- In a small saucepan, add chopped strawberries, white sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Let it cool while you prepare the cream cheese mixture.
Step 2: Make The Cream Cheese Filling
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla flavoring until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble The Hand Pies
- Roll out the refrigerated pie crust on a lightly floured surface.
- Use a round cutter (or a hand pie mold) to cut circles from the crust.
- On half of the circles, spread a thin layer of cream cheese mixture, leaving a border.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of strawberry mixture on top.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg white, then place another crust circle on top.
- Seal by pressing with a fork or using the hand pie mold.
Step 4: Air Fry The Pies
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the pies in a single layer in the air fryer basket (don’t overcrowd).
- Brush the tops with egg white for a golden finish.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed.
Step 5: Cool And Serve
- Let the pies cool slightly before serving. They’ll be hot inside!