Indulge in the homey warmth of "Golden Delight: Easy Air Fryer Apple Pies." This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a symphony of textures and flavors. Imagine biting into the golden, flaky crust, revealing a heartwarming filling of tender, cinnamon-spiced apples. The aroma of baked apples and buttery pastry fills the air, promising a comforting and delectable treat.
Time Allocation
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings
- Yields: 6 servings
- Serving Size: 1 pie
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fat: 7g
- Sugar: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour - 200g
- Unsalted butter, cold - 100g
- Salt - 1g
- Ice water - 60ml
- Apples, peeled and diced - 300g
- Brown sugar - 50g
- Ground cinnamon - 2g
- Lemon juice - 15ml
- Egg (for egg wash) - 50g
Preparation Method
- Dough Making: Mix flour, salt, and butter. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Filling Preparation: Combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook until apples are soft.
- Assemble Pies: Roll out dough, cut into circles, fill with apple mixture, and seal edges.
- Air Frying: Brush pies with egg wash, air fry at 180°C for 15 minutes or until golden.
- Cooling: Let the pies cool before serving.
- Tips for Culinary Success
- Use cold butter for a flakier crust.
- Don't overfill the pies to prevent leaking.
- Preheat the air fryer for a crispier crust.
Anticipated FAQs
- Q: Can I use store-bought dough? A: Absolutely, for convenience, store-bought dough works well.
- Q: How to store leftovers? A: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Q: Can I bake these in a regular oven? A: Yes, bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes.