This Isn't Just A New Way To Make Pie. It's The Only Way - Tasting Table

"The first bonus of baking pie in an air fryer is that it requires a shorter cooking time. A pie in the oven takes about an hour to bake, compared to around 20-25 minutes in an air fryer. And, even with the same amount of cooking time, an air fryer uses less energy. Cooking a personal pie or reheating a slice of leftover pie no longer seems like a waste of power."

"Air fryers were sold to us as a new way to fry, but they've quickly become a new way to cook all kinds of foods, especially where a crispy exterior is required. And that texture is exactly what you want from a pie crust. This doesn't just extend to baking traditional fruit pies, but also making hand pies from scratch, mini pies for entertaining, or gloriously savory pies made with flaky phyllo pastry."

"Getting the best results when making pies in an air fryer depends somewhat on the type of pie. A traditional double crust pie like cherry or chicken pot pie is absolutely possible, but you might need to reconsider the size. Unless you're the proud owner of a large family-size air fryer, you'll probably find that a 10-inch pie dish isn't going to fit. Disposable smaller-sized tin foil pie dishes like these 7-inch ones are a handy tool here."

Air fryers cut pie baking time dramatically, reducing an hour-long oven bake to roughly 20–25 minutes while using less energy. The circulating heat creates a crispy exterior that enhances pie crust texture, making air fryers suitable for fruit pies, hand pies, mini pies, and savory pies made with phyllo. Traditional double-crust pies can be baked in an air fryer, but many home units cannot accommodate a 10-inch pie dish. Using smaller disposable tin foil pie dishes around seven inches provides a practical solution. Both homemade and store-bought dough work with size and timing adjustments.

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