Golden, crispy, and filled with warm spiced apples, Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs are an irresistible twist on the classic dessert. Bite-sized and buttery, they’re perfect for satisfying sweet cravings fast.
Each little bomb bursts with cinnamon-apple goodness, wrapped in flaky biscuit dough and finished with a buttery, spiced sugar coating. Serve them warm for the ultimate comforting treat.
What You’ll Need for These Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs
- Pillsbury Grand Biscuits – These pre-made biscuits provide the perfect fluffy, buttery shell that crisps beautifully in the air fryer.
- Apple Pie Filling – The heart of the recipe, filled with tender apple chunks and rich flavor. Be sure to chop it into smaller bits for even distribution.
- Cinnamon – Brings warmth and spice that enhances the natural sweetness of the apples.
- Apple Pie Spice – A cozy blend of spices that takes the sugar coating from basic to bakery-style.
- Granulated Sugar – Adds that classic sweetness and caramel-like crunch when paired with butter.
- Unsalted Butter – The final luxurious step, helping the sugar-spice coating stick and adding rich flavor.
How to Make These Little Bombs of Joy
Start by splitting each biscuit in half and rolling them into small, thin circles. Combine chopped apple pie filling with cinnamon, then spoon it into the center of each dough round.
Seal them into little balls by pinching the edges, then air fry in batches until golden and puffed. Once done, dip each warm bomb into melted butter, followed by the sugar and apple pie spice mixture.
Tips and Tasty Twists for Apple Pie Bomb Perfection
To avoid soggy bottoms, don’t overfill your dough with apple pie filling. Less is more—it’s about flavor in each bite, not stuffing them like dumplings. Make sure your air fryer isn’t overcrowded, or the dough won’t cook evenly.
Feel like experimenting? Try switching the filling with cherry pie for a fruity spin or add a cube of caramel inside each one for a gooey center. A dash of sea salt over the sugar coating also makes the sweetness pop.
Keeping Your Apple Pie Bombs Fresh
If you’ve got leftovers (unlikely!), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer and reheat in the air fryer at 325°F until warmed through. This keeps the crust crispy and the inside tender.
Avoid microwaving—they’ll turn soft and lose their magic. Instead, re-crisp them in the air fryer for a fresh-from-the-oven feel, even days later.
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup apple pie filling apples diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces Pillsbury Grand Biscuits 1 standard can
- 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and apple pie spice; set this aside. Separate the biscuit dough into 16 equal portions by splitting each biscuit horizontally. Flatten each piece into a thin disc, approximately 3 to 4 inches wide. In a separate bowl, stir the chopped apple pie filling with cinnamon until thoroughly coated. Place a small spoonful of the apple mixture in the center of each dough disc, leaving a border around the edge. Pull the dough edges upward and pinch them closed, forming a sealed ball. Prepare the air fryer basket by lightly oiling it or using perforated parchment paper. Arrange the filled dough balls in the basket, ensuring at least ½ inch of space between each. Air fry at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes or until they turn golden brown. When finished, immediately dip each hot pastry into the melted butter, followed by the sugar-spice mixture. Coat completely and repeat until all are covered.
