Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies

Ingredients

• 1 package pie dough (store-bought or homemade, enough for about 6 hand pies)
• 2 medium apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (to thicken filling)
• 1 large egg (beaten, for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch until well combined.
3. Roll out the pie dough and cut into 4-inch circles.
4. Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each dough circle.
5. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
6. Brush the tops of the hand pies with beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. Place the hand pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they do not touch.
8. Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
9. Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.