Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs are crispy on the outside and filled with gooey cinnamon apples for a quick, delicious dessert. Perfect for fall or anytime you want the flavor of apple pie in a fun, bite-sized treat.
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs are a fun and easy twist on classic apple pie! They are crispy on the outside and filled with warm, gooey cinnamon-spiced apples. These bite-sized treats are perfect for fall, holidays, or anytime you want a quick, delicious dessert.
They’re simple to make in your air fryer and packed with all the cozy flavors of apple pie in every bite. It is such a quick and easy Apple Dessert. You might also like to make Air Fryer Hand Pies and Air Fryer Apple Chips.
It’s even better served warm and topped with No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Bite-Sized & Fun: Perfectly portioned treats that are easy to serve and enjoy.
- Classic Flavor: All the cozy flavors of apple pie. Cinnamon, sugar, and tender apples in a quick, handheld dessert.
- Quick & Easy: Ready in minutes using an air fryer, with minimal prep and cleanup.
- Crispy Exterior: Golden, crunchy outside with warm, gooey filling inside.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for fall gatherings, parties, or simple weeknight treats.
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Grand Biscuits: Use large, layered biscuits for best results. Store-brand large biscuits can also work.
- Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps create a lightly caramelized coating on the outside.
- Apple Pie Spice: Provides the classic warm fall flavor with a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Apple Pie Filling: Sweet, tender apples form the gooey, flavorful center of the bombs.
- Ground Cinnamon: Enhances the apple filling and adds extra warmth.
- Melted Butter: Brushed on the outside for crispiness and a golden finish.
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Substitutions
- Any Biscuit Brand: Use your preferred brand or store-brand large biscuits. Just make sure they can be pulled apart easily.
- Pie Crust: A ready-made pie crust works well and creates a flakier texture.
- Puff Pastry: Puff pastry gives an extra flaky and buttery exterior, making the bombs even more decadent.
- Gluten-Free Options: Gluten-free biscuits or pie crusts can also be used to accommodate dietary needs.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. First, combine the sugar and apple pie spice.
Step 2. Next, open the biscuits and pull each biscuit apart. You need to make 16 biscuits for this classic apple pie treat.
Step 3. Then carefully roll the pieces into a 4-inch circle to make the apple pies.
Step 4. Cut the pie filling into small pieces. Finally, mix the filling with the cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step 5. Place the classic pie filling in the center of each circle. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the apple pie filling into the center.
Step 6. Pinch together and seal the dough. Roll into balls.
Step 7. Coat the basket of an air fryer in oil. Place the balls into the air fryer in a single layer making sure that they are spaced apart. You might have to work in batches.
Step 8. Allow to cook until golden brown in the air fryer. It should take about 6-9 minutes. Continue to cook the remaining batches.
Step 9. While the apple pie bites are still hot, dip them into the melted butter and roll them into the cinnamon mixture. Place on a cooling rack.
Serving Suggestions
- Enjoy Plain: These apple pie bombs are delicious on their own. Crispy, gooey, and full of classic fall flavors.
- With Ice Cream: Serve warm with a scoop of No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream for a cozy, indulgent treat. The ice cream melts into each bite, creating a creamy, sweet contrast.
- Caramel Drizzle: Add a drizzle of Homemade Caramel Sauce to elevate the dessert even further. Sweet, buttery, and decadent.
- Extra Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top for added warmth and a lightly crunchy finish.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store cooled apple pie bombs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Keep in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. Reheat gently in the air fryer or microwave before serving.
Freezer: You can freeze unbaked apple pie bombs for up to 1 month. Wrap individually or place in a freezer-safe container. Thaw in the fridge and air fry before serving.
Pro Tips
- Use Homemade Apple Pie Spice: Making Apple Pie Spice blend saves money and lets you control the flavor intensity.
- Chop the Apple Filling: Cut the pie filling into small, bite-sized pieces so the bombs are easy to eat and the filling cooks evenly.
- Dip While Warm: Roll the cooked apple pie bombs in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while they’re still hot so it sticks beautifully.
- Use Layered Biscuits: Pillsbury Grand Biscuits or other layered biscuits work best for a soft, flaky exterior.
- Do Not Overfill: Avoid overstuffing the biscuits with filling, or they may burst while cooking.
- Air Fry in Batches: Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches for evenly crispy, golden-brown results.
- Customize Toppings: Serve with ice cream, drizzle with caramel, or sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar for added flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are delicious bite sized desserts made with biscuit dough. Each one is loaded with apple pie filing and air fried until perfectly golden brown.
The bites are topped in cinnamon and sugar for a tasty treat.
Yes, you can use any type of pie filling you love. This recipe can easily be adapted into numerous types of pie bombs. Try using blueberry, strawberry, peach and more.
Yes, this recipe can easily be made in the oven if you do not have an air fryer. Make the recipe as normal and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes in a 375 degree oven until cooked through and golden brown. We do recommend lining the baking sheet to make clean up easier.
Allow the apple pie bombs to cool. They should be room temperature.
Place on a baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or container up to 3 months.
I suggest writing on the container the contents and date.
When ready to serve, cook as directed. You will need to add a few extra minutes to the cooking time if frozen.
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Chocolate Chips Recipe
- Apple Fries
- Air Fryer Peach Cobbler
- Easy Air Fryer Brownies Recipe
- Air Fryer Smores
- Air Fryer Churros
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Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs
Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Grand Biscuits 8 ounces
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Pie Spice
- 1 cup Apple Pie Filling
- 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup Butter melted
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Instructions
- Stir together the sugar and apple pie spice. Set aside.
- Open the biscuits and pull each biscuit apart (in the middle) making 16 biscuits.
- Roll each of the pieces into a 4 inch circle with a rolling pine.
- Roughly chop the apple pie filling until the apples are in bite size pieces. Mix the filling with the cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of each rolled out biscuit.
- Pull the sides up on the biscuits and pinch them together. Then roll into balls.
- Brush the air fryer basket with oil and place the balls into the air fryer in a single layer making sure that they are at least 1 inch apart (you might have to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
- Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-9 minute until they are golden brown.
- When the apple pie bites are still hot, dip them into the melted butter and roll them into the sugar mixture.
- Place them on a cooling rack. Continue this process until all the apple pie bombs are cooked and coated.
- Serve while warm by themselves or with ice cream. Enjoy!
