Gluten-Free Air Fryer Apple Pie Pops
Handheld apple pie treats featuring tender spiced apples encased in flaky pastry and finished with a golden cinnamon sugar coating. These portable pops combine classic apple pie flavors in a fun, mess-free format perfect for parties, school events, or family desserts. The air fryer creates a beautifully golden exterior while keeping the apple filling perfectly tender. Each pop delivers warm apple pie spice and sweet-tart apple pieces in every bite, making them an instant crowd-pleaser that's easier than traditional pie.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spicecinnamon + nutmeg1 tsp = 3/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp nutmegvegetarian
single spices
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoon water
- 15 ounces pie crust, 2 crustspuff pastry1:1vegetarian
flakier texture
- 10 lollipop sticks, wooden only
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spicecinnamon + nutmeg1 tsp = 3/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp nutmegvegetarian
single spices
Instructions
- 1
Cook apples with sugar, apple pie spice, lemon juice, and salt in medium skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until nearly tender
- 2
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth, add to apple mixture and cook stirring constantly until thickened
- 3
Roll each pie crust to 12-inch circle on floured surface
- 4
Cut 10 rounds from each crust using 3-inch cutter
- 5
Place 10 cutouts on baking sheet and press lollipop stick into center of each
- 6
Spoon scant tablespoon of filling in center of each cutout
- 7
Whisk egg white and water until frothy, brush around edges of dough
- 8
Place second cutout on top of filling and seal edges with fork around stick
- 9
Whisk egg yolk with remaining water and brush on top
- 10
Combine sugar and remaining apple pie spice, sprinkle over pops
- 11
Air fry at 320 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown
Tips
Use wooden lollipop sticks only as plastic will melt in the air fryer heat.
Seal edges well with fork to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
Leftover apple filling can be stored and used for other desserts or eaten warm.
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
Apple filling can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated.
Best served warm or at room temperature within 2 hours of cooking.
Common Mistakes
Seal edges completely to avoid filling leakage during cooking.
Use only wooden sticks to prevent melting in air fryer.
Don't overfill with apple mixture or pops will burst open.
Substitutions
single spices
FAQ
Can I make these without an air fryer?
Yes, bake at 375 degrees F for 15-18 minutes until golden brown in a conventional oven.
What if I don't have apple pie spice?
Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and pinch of allspice for homemade blend.
How long do these keep fresh?
Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 1 week for best quality.