Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs
Delicious, handheld desserts filled with warm apple pie filling and coated in cinnamon-sugar, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Pie Bombs
- 8 count 1 can (8-count) Pillsbury Grand biscuits
- 1 cup apple pie filling, diced (drain excess syrup if very runny) Canned filling works well; fresh apples can also be used.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons apple pie spice (or extra cinnamon + a pinch of nutmeg/clove)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Can substitute melted coconut oil or vegan butter.
Optional Finishing
- to taste powdered sugar or a simple glaze (powdered sugar + milk or cream)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the basket or place perforated parchment rounds designed for air fryers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 3 teaspoons apple pie spice. Set aside.
- Open the can of biscuits and separate each round. Gently flatten each biscuit with your fingers or a rolling pin to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Place 1–2 tablespoons of the diced apple pie filling in the center of each flattened biscuit, leaving a 1/2-inch edge to seal.
- Gather the edges up over the filling, pinch tightly to seal, and tuck any seams underneath to form a smooth ball.
- Brush each ball with melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Cooking
- Arrange the bombs in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them. Air fry for 8–10 minutes until golden brown, rotating or turning the basket halfway through.
- Let the bombs rest for 3–5 minutes before serving (filling will be very hot).
Notes
Serve warm for the best contrast between crisp exterior and molten apple filling. Best enjoyed with vanilla ice cream or caramel.