Description
Experience the delightful burst of sweet blueberries encased in a flaky, golden crust with these Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies. Perfect for brunch, picnics, or as a simple dessert, these hand pies are not just delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll wow family and friends with your culinary flair. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature—just be ready for them to disappear quickly!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Ice-cold water (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in sugar and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gradually add ice-cold water until dough forms; wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Combine blueberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick; cut into circles using a 4-inch cutter.
- Place a tablespoon of filling on each circle, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and brush tops with egg wash.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg