Enjoy these Air Fryer Apple Pie Treats, made with biscuit dough enveloping apple pie filling, cooked to perfection in an air fryer until golden brown, and then coated in a delicious apple pie spice and sugar mixture. Check out other variations like Cherry Pie Treats and Blueberry Pie Treats too!
Introduction to Apple Pie Treats
Apple Pie Treats offer a quick and delightful alternative to traditional apple pie, capturing all the classic flavors with much less effort. Using ready-made biscuit dough to encase the apple pie filling, these treats are cooked in an air fryer and enhanced with a buttery apple pie spice and sugar coating for additional flavor.
Ingredients & Alternatives
Apple Pie Spice: This spice blend is essential for the coating, enhancing the apple flavor. If unavailable, a simple mix of cinnamon and sugar can substitute well.
Biscuits: For convenience, store-bought biscuit dough is recommended for its ability to achieve a nice golden brown finish in the air fryer. Alternatively, pie crust or puff pastry can also be used.
Apple Pie Filling: Enhance store-bought apple pie filling by adding a teaspoon of cinnamon and chopping the apples into smaller pieces for more even distribution and flavor. If using homemade filling, you might skip the extra cinnamon.
Oven Baking Option
No air fryer? No problem! Prepare the treats as usual but bake them in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 15-17 minutes or until thoroughly baked. After baking, proceed with the butter dipping and spice coating.
Freezing Instructions
To freeze, allow the cooked apple pie treats to cool to room temperature, then arrange them on a baking sheet to freeze individually. Once solid, transfer to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. Remember to label and date the container.
Ingredient List
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 1 can (8-count) Pillsbury Grand biscuits (not flaky layers)
- 1 cup (240 g) apple pie filling, apples chopped small
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115 g) unsalted butter, melted
Preparation Instructions
- Mix sugar and apple pie spice in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
- Open the biscuit can, separating and flattening each biscuit into 4-inch (10 cm) circles. You will have 16 circles.
- Mix the apple pie filling with cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- Fold and pinch the dough edges together, sealing them and rolling them into balls.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the balls in the air fryer basket, spaced about 2 inches (5 cm) apart, and spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 8-9 minutes until golden brown.
- Dip each hot treat in melted butter, then roll in the sugar-spice mixture.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for a delightful treat that mimics the cozy essence of apple pie.
