Air fryers aren’t just for crispy snacks—they make quick, golden, and delicious pies too! Using an air fryer reduces baking time, produces a perfectly crisp crust, and is ideal for small pies or mini desserts.
This guide features fully explained air fryer pie recipes, including ingredients, step-by-step instructions, tips, and FAQs for beginners and enthusiasts.
🍎 1. Air Fryer Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 small pre-made pie crust
- 2 cups peeled, sliced apples
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp flour
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
- Place crust in a small air fryer-safe pan.
- Fill with apple mixture.
- Dot with butter.
- Fold edges or cover with a second crust.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Tip: Check halfway and cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
🍫 2. Air Fryer Chocolate Pie
Ingredients
- 1 small pie crust
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Place the crust in the air fryer pan.
- Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache into crust.
- Air fry 10 minutes at 320°F (160°C).
- Chill for 1 hour and top with whipped cream.
Why It Works: Ganache sets beautifully in a short air fryer bake.
🍓 3. Air Fryer Strawberry Mini Pie
Ingredients
- 1 sheet pie crust
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix strawberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cut the crust into 4 circles, place in small air fryer-safe dishes.
- Fill with the strawberry mixture.
- Cover with small top crusts and bake 15–20 minutes.
Beginner Tip: Mini pies cook faster; monitor closely.
🍌 4. Air Fryer Banana Cream Pie Cups (No Bake)
Ingredients
- Mini graham cracker crusts
- 1 banana, sliced
- ½ cup vanilla pudding
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Layer banana slices in the crust.
- Pour pudding on top.
- Chill 1–2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream.
Why It’s Easy: No heat required, air fryer optional just for crust crisping.
🫐 5. Air Fryer Blueberry Pie
Ingredients
- 1 small pie crust
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Mix blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Place crust in an air fryer-safe pan.
- Add filling, dot with butter.
- Cover with the second crust or lattice.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
Tip: Use perforated foil to prevent juice overflow.
🍑 6. Air Fryer Peach Pie
Ingredients
- 1 small pie crust
- 1 cup canned peach slices, drained
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp flour
Instructions
- Mix peaches, sugar, cinnamon, flour.
- Fill crust.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- Cover edges if browning too quickly.
Budget Tip: Canned peaches are perfect for small, fast pies.
🍋 7. Air Fryer Lemon Meringue Mini Pie
Ingredients
- Mini pie crust
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg white, beaten for meringue
Instructions
- Mix condensed milk and lemon juice.
- Pour into the mini crust.
- Top with beaten egg white.
- Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 10–12 minutes.
Tip: Watch the meringue closely; the air fryer cooks fast.
🍯 8. Air Fryer Honey Custard Pie
Ingredients
- Pie crust
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup honey
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, honey, and milk.
- Pour into the crust.
- Air fry at 325°F (160°C) for 20–25 minutes until set.
Beginner-Friendly: Quick set and easy to monitor.
🍫 9. Air Fryer Peanut Butter Pie (No Bake)
Ingredients
- Mini chocolate cookie crusts
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and sugar.
- Fold in whipped topping.
- Spoon into crusts.
- Chill 2 hours.
Air Fryer Option: Warm the crust 3–5 minutes before adding filling.
🍓 10. Air Fryer Raspberry Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- Mini graham cracker crusts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp raspberry jam
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and sugar.
- Add egg, mix smoothly.
- Pour into mini crusts.
- Drop raspberry jam and swirl.
- Air fry 12–15 minutes at 325°F (160°C).
- Chill for 1 hour.
Tip: Mini cheesecakes cook quickly and are easier to serve.
👩🍳 Air Fryer Pie Tips
- Use air fryer-safe pans or silicone molds
- Adjust time for smaller vs. larger pies
- Monitor edges; air fryers cook faster than ovens
- Preheat the air fryer for consistent results
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❓ Air Fryer Pie FAQ
Can any pie be made in an air fryer?
Most small pies and mini pies work; large pies may be too tall.
Do air fryer pies need foil?
Yes, to protect edges from burning.
How do I check doneness?
Filling should bubble slightly and crust golden.
Can I use frozen pie crust?
Yes, thaw slightly for easy handling.
🎉 Final Thoughts
Air fryer pies are fast, crispy, and delicious. They save time, reduce energy, and make small pies effortless. Perfect for beginners, last-minute desserts, or experimenting with mini creations for National Pie Day 🥧⚡.
