Description
Indulge in the irresistible taste of Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies, featuring a luscious filling of juicy blueberries wrapped in a flaky golden crust. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon snack, these hand pies are sure to bring smiles to your family’s faces. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can whip up these delightful treats any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by rinsing blueberries, then mix with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface until slightly thinner.
- Cut out circles using a 4-inch cutter; you should get about 6-8.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of blueberry filling onto half of each circle and fold over to seal edges with your fingers or fork.
- Whisk together egg and water for the egg wash; brush over each pie.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and cook hand pies for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruits like apples or cherries for unique flavors. Ensure puff pastry is chilled for easier handling and better texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the air fryer for best results.