Description
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs are a delightful twist on classic apple pie, featuring flaky biscuit dough filled with sweet apple pie filling, air fried to golden perfection, and coated in cinnamon sugar for a crispy, flavorful treat. These bite-sized desserts are quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 2 cans Pillsbury Country biscuits (10 pieces per can) or 1 can of Grands biscuits
Filling
- 1 cup roughly chopped apple pie filling
Topping
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Open the biscuit cans and roll each biscuit into a 4-inch circle with a rolling pin. If using Grands biscuits, split each biscuit into two layers to achieve thinner dough layers for wrapping.
- Assemble the Bombs: Place 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of each dough circle. Carefully pull the edges over the filling and pinch them together to seal the filling inside, then gently roll into a smooth ball shape. Arrange the apple pie bombs in the air fryer basket, spacing them about 1 inch apart to ensure even cooking. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Bake: Close the air fryer and set the temperature to 380°F (193°C). Air fry the bombs until they are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes per batch.
- Prepare the Topping: While the bombs are baking, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a medium bowl to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Continue Baking: Once the first batch has finished baking, use a cooling rack to let the apple pie bombs cool slightly before moving on to the next batch. Repeat the air frying process with any remaining bombs.
- Finish with Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Dip each warm apple pie bomb into the melted butter, ensuring it is fully coated, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly covered. Place the coated bombs back on the cooling rack to set before serving. Repeat for all remaining bombs.
Notes
- Ensure the apple filling does not leak out when sealing the dough by pinching edges firmly.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these bombs can be baked in a conventional oven at 375°F for 12-15 minutes.
- For extra crispiness, you can brush the bombs with a little additional melted butter before air frying.
- Customize the filling by using other fruit pie fillings like cherry or peach.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple pie bombs, air fryer dessert, cinnamon sugar, quick apple dessert, bite-sized apple pie
