Air-Fryer Cinnamon-Sugar Peach Hand Pies

Hand pies carry a long tradition as portable pocket pastries meant for easy sharing on the go. These air-fryer versions nestle ripe peaches with cinnamon sugar inside flaky crusts for a warm, kid-friendly summer dessert.

Serves 6 · 20 min prep · 20 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 3g protein
• 36g carbs
• 14g fat
• 2g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 package (2 crusts) refrigerated pie crusts
• 2 cups ripe peaches, finely diced
• 3 tbsp plus 2 tbsp for coating granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp, divided ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 pinch pinch of salt
• 1 large, beaten egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, stir diced peaches with sugar, cornstarch, half the cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt until the fruit is evenly coated and glossy.
2. 2Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface and cut out six 5-inch circles using a bowl or cutter; re-roll scraps as needed.
3. 3Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the peach filling onto the center of each circle, leaving a clean border; avoid overfilling so the pies seal tightly.
4. 4Brush the border of each circle with beaten egg, fold the dough over into a half-moon, and crimp firmly with a fork to seal.
5. 5Cut two tiny steam vents in the top of each pie with the tip of a sharp knife.
6. 6Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
7. 7Brush the tops of the pies lightly with melted butter.
8. 8Mix the remaining sugar with the remaining cinnamon in a shallow dish.
9. 9Working in batches if needed, place pies in a single layer in the air-fryer basket without crowding.
10. 10Air-fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the crust is deep golden and crisp and filling bubbles at the vents.
11. 11Immediately brush the hot pies again with any remaining melted butter and roll or sprinkle them in the cinnamon sugar so it sticks.
12. 12Cool 5 minutes on a rack before serving; the filling will be molten-hot straight from the fryer.