Air fryer apple pie bombs

🍎 Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs Recipe

🔥 Crispy on the outside, gooey apple pie filling on the inside — ready in under 15 minutes!

✅ Ingredients (Makes 8 bombs)

1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands – 8-count)
1 cup apple pie filling (homemade or canned)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
1/3 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon-sugar coating)
2 tbsp melted butter
Cooking spray or parchment paper (for air fryer)

📝 Optional glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

🔧 Equipment

Air fryer
Small bowl for sugar mixture
Pastry brush or spoon

🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Apple Filling

Chop large apple pie filling chunks into smaller pieces for easier stuffing.
Mix with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg (optional) for extra flavor.

Step 2: Flatten the Biscuit Dough

Separate the biscuit dough and flatten each piece into a 3–4 inch round.
Use your fingers or a rolling pin.

Step 3: Fill and Seal

Spoon about 1 tbsp of apple filling into the center of each dough round.
Carefully fold and pinch the edges to seal the dough around the filling.
Shape into a ball — make sure it’s fully sealed to avoid leaking.

Step 4: Air Fry

Spray the air fryer basket with oil or line with parchment.
Place the bombs seam-side down, leaving space between them.
Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 7–9 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 5: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

Mix sugar + cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
Brush warm bombs with melted butter.
Roll in the cinnamon sugar to coat.

(Optional) Step 6: Add Glaze

Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over the top of the bombs once slightly cooled.

🧁 Serving Ideas

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream 🍨
Perfect for holiday gatherings, brunch, or a cozy snack

❓ Q&A: Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs

❓ Can I use puff pastry or crescent rolls instead?

Yes! Crescent rolls work great — just seal well and reduce cook time to 6–7 minutes. Puff pastry works too but may need longer to crisp (8–10 minutes).

❓ Can I use homemade apple filling?

Absolutely! Just dice the apples small and cook them down with butter, cinnamon, sugar, and a splash of lemon juice until soft.

❓ How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container:

Room temp: 1 day
Fridge: up to 3 days
Reheat in air fryer at 325°F for 2–3 minutes to re-crisp.

❓ Can I make them ahead?

Yes — assemble the bombs and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before air frying. Don’t coat in cinnamon sugar until after cooking.

❓ What if they leak during cooking?

Make sure to pinch the seams tightly closed.
Don’t overfill.
Place seam-side down in the air fryer basket.

❓ Can I freeze them?

Yes. Freeze cooked bombs in a single layer, then transfer to a bag. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5–6 minutes.