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Crispy Air Fryer Peach Hand Pies with Vanilla Glaze

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These crispy air fryer peach hand pies feature a flaky crust, juicy peach filling, and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for a quick, homemade dessert that’s easy to make and delightful to eat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for dough)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4–5 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add ice water, stirring gently until dough just comes together. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Peach Filling: In a medium bowl, toss diced peaches with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 4-inch circles using a cutter or glass. Re-roll scraps as needed to get about 8 circles.
  4. Assemble the Hand Pies: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of peach filling onto the center of each dough circle. Brush edges with water, fold dough over to form half-moon shapes, and press edges firmly with a fork to seal. Place pies on a parchment-lined tray.
  5. Apply Egg Wash: Lightly brush each hand pie with the egg wash to encourage golden, crispy crusts.
  6. Air Fry the Pies: Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place hand pies in a single layer without overlapping. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if necessary.
  7. Prepare the Vanilla Glaze: While pies cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and drizzly. Adjust milk for desired consistency.
  8. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle vanilla glaze over warm hand pies. Let glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky crust. Do not overfill pies to prevent leaking. Seal edges well with water and fork. Air fry in batches to avoid sogginess. Flip pies halfway through cooking for even browning. Drizzle glaze while pies are warm for best absorption. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. Gluten-free and vegan adaptations available.

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