Apple Pie in the Air Fryer: Easy, Crispy, Family-Favorite

This traditional apple pie is a beloved home-baked pastry. Today, the recipe gets a friendly twist, delivering a fresh version crafted for the air fryer. You’ll taste a cake that feels both familiar and new.

Apple Pie in an Air Fryer

Here is a straightforward recipe for creating a delicious apple pie using an air fryer. The method keeps the filling juicy and the crust crisp, all without heating the whole kitchen.

How to make apple pie in an air fryer. ShutterStock

for the audience:

• 1 1/4 cups wheat flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small cubes

• 1/4 cup cold water

For the filling:

• 3 apples, peeled and cut into small cubes

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

How to make apple pie in the Air Fryer?

1. Mix flour and sugar in a large bowl. Add the cold butter and blend with the fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand.

2. Add the cold water and stir until everything comes together as a cohesive dough. Shape into a ball, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until the apples are well coated.

4. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes.

5. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to a circle about 25 cm in diameter.

6. Press the rolled dough into a suitable mold that fits inside the air fryer basket.

7. Spoon the apple filling into the dough-lined mold.

8. Bake the pie in the air fryer at 180°C for 20–25 minutes, until the crust turns golden and the apples become tender.

9. Let the pie cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.

A delicious apple pie. ShutterStock

Ready. Now you can enjoy a warm apple pie made in the air fryer in minutes, with no oven heat and minimal fuss. The result is a satisfying dessert that delights with every bite.