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air fryer skull hand pies

Spooky 25-Minute Air Fryer Skull Hand Pies Kids Crave


  • Author: Ella Parker
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 hand pies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make these spooky air fryer skull hand pies for a fun Halloween treat. They’re crispy, delicious, and easy to prepare.


Ingredients

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  • 1 package refrigerated pie crust (or homemade)
  • 1 cup fruit jam or pie filling
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roll out the pie crust and cut into skull shapes using a cookie cutter.
  3. Place a small spoonful of jam or pie filling in the center of half the skull shapes.
  4. Cover with another skull-shaped crust and press edges with a fork to seal.
  5. Whisk egg and water to make an egg wash, then brush over the pies.
  6. Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Use any flavor of jam or pie filling you prefer.
  • If dough sticks, lightly flour your work surface.
  • For extra crispiness, spray pies lightly with oil before air frying.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hand pie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: air fryer, skull hand pies, Halloween, dessert, easy recipe