Air Fryer Breakfast Hand Pies are a delicious and convenient breakfast option. These hand pies are made with rolled-out biscuits filled with onions, bacon, eggs, and cheese, then cooked to perfection in an air fryer and topped with a savory onion butter.
Ingredients for Breakfast Hand Pies
- Biscuits: Store-bought biscuits are perfect for this recipe, offering the same comfort as a traditional breakfast sandwich but in a handy pocket form.
- Bacon: Pre-cook the bacon to make assembly quick and easy. You can also substitute with other breakfast meats if desired.
- Onion Powder: Adds a hint of flavor to the butter brushed on top of the pies. Onion salt can be used, but it will add more saltiness.
Preparing the Scrambled Eggs
- Cook the Onions: In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and cook the onions until they are translucent.
- Scramble the Eggs: Add the beaten eggs to the skillet. Allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for a few seconds, then gently drag a spatula through the eggs to let the uncooked portion flow to the skillet surface. Continue until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
Assembling the Hand Pies
- Roll Out the Biscuits: Remove the biscuits from the can and roll each one out to a circle about 1/8-inch thick.
- Add the Filling: Evenly distribute the scrambled eggs, cheese, and crumbled bacon onto each flattened biscuit, leaving space around the edges.
- Seal the Pies: Wet your finger with water and run it around the edge of each biscuit. Fold the biscuit over into a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal.
Cooking the Hand Pies
- Preheat and Prepare the Air Fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Air Fry: Place the hand pies in a single layer in the basket. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Onion Butter: While the pies are cooking, mix the melted butter with onion powder and parsley. Brush this mixture over the cooked pies and air fry for an additional minute.
Oven Instructions
If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the hand pies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Brush with the onion butter during the last minute of baking.
Freezing and Reheating
Freeze the cooled hand pies individually wrapped in plastic wrap. To reheat, microwave a frozen pie wrapped in a paper towel for 1-3 minutes, flipping after 1 minute, until heated through.
Ingredients
Hand Pies:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced (approximately 1 cup)
- 6 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (8 count) Pillsbury Grand biscuits
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Seasoned Butter:
- ¼ cup (½ stick or 57g) butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add beaten eggs to the skillet. Allow the eggs to set slightly, then gently pull them across the pan with a spatula.
- Continue until no liquid egg remains. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Assemble the Hand Pies:
- Roll each biscuit to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Distribute the scrambled eggs on each flattened biscuit, leaving room around the edges. Top each with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Wet the edge of each biscuit with water, fold into a half-moon shape, and press the edges to seal.
Cook the Hand Pies:
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C) and spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the hand pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, and air fry for an additional 4 minutes.
Brush with Seasoned Butter:
Mix the melted butter with onion powder and parsley. Brush over the cooked hand pies and air fry for 1 more minute.
Serve:
Remove from the air fryer and serve hot with salsa or ketchup.
Enjoy your delicious Air Fryer Breakfast Hand Pies, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast!
