Cooking a meat pie in an air fryer gives you crispy pastry quickly; for frozen pies, preheat to 180°C (360°F) and cook for 15-25 minutes, checking for golden brown perfection, while fresh pies take less time, around 15-20 minutes at the same temp, though flipping or removing the foil tray helps crisp the bottom.
Fry in the Air Fryer.
After you have crimped as many pies as will fit in your air fryer basket (mine will hold 10 mini pies), simply place them in the basket. (No need to spray with non-stick cooking spray.) Cook the the meat pies in the air fryer at 350° Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes or until crust is a golden brown.
AIR FRYER: To cook pies in the air fryer, place 3-4 pies in the basket of an air fryer. Cook at 350 F (157 C) for 12-15 minutes or until pies are golden. Repeat with remaining pies.
Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish. Air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the pie in the air fryer basket. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and cooked through. Serve: Let the pie cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy with salad or your favorite sides.
For individual pies, mini ramekins or silicone moulds work great. Make sure they fit comfortably in your air fryer basket with room for air circulation. Set it to 180°C (356°F) for 2–3 minutes before cooking. This helps the pastry bake evenly and develop a golden, crispy crust.
If you feel comfortable using foil in your normal oven, it's likely going to be absolutely fine to use it in your air fryer too. That's because your air fryer is just a mini version of your oven, which uses a fan to circulate hot air.
Roll the dough on the rolling pin, place it on a nonstick tart pan and prick it with a fork. Bake the pastry in an air fryer for 15 minutes at 160°.
* Bake fresh pies at 180°C/356°F for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. * Bake frozen pies at 180°C/356°F for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. * Re-heat frozen pies at 180°C/356°F for 8-10 minutes, or until warmed through. * This recipe produces more filling than you will need to make the pies.
Air Fry - From Chilled. In a pre-heated air fryer at 180°C, remove all packaging (including foil tray) and place one pie in the centre of the air fryer. Cook for 25-30 minutes.; Cooking Instructions - General.
Whether air frying is better than baking depends on what you're cooking and your goals: For crispy, fried-like results or a crusty exterior with soft or juicy insides, air frying excels. For baking cakes, yeasted breads and delicate ingredients, traditional baking is a great go-to.
There's no need to defrost the pie – you can air fry it right from frozen.
Yes, in most cases it's perfectly safe to use foil in an air fryer. Unlike a microwave, which reacts to metal, air fryers use hot air rather than electromagnetic waves. This means aluminium foil won't spark or cause damage when used correctly.
AIR FRYER: To cook pies in the air fryer, place 2 or 3 pies in the basket of an air fryer. Cook at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining pies until done. Cool before serving.
Suggested Cooking Guideline for Air Fryers
Pre-heat Air Fryer at 160°C. Place pie in the basket, do not overcrowd the basket. Air Fry 160°C for 30 Mins. Check product is piping hot before serving.
Heating Fully Baked Pies:
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Put the pie, turnovers, or pastry on a cookie sheet on foil or parchment, and lightly cover with foil. For a 9-inch pie, heat for 15-20 minutes. A 5-inch pie will take about 12-15 minutes and turnovers will take about 10-12 minutes.
As a general guideline, cook for about 30 minutes at 160°C (320°F). Adjust time for pie size and filling. Monitor the progress for even cooking; you may wish to rotate the pie halfway through. For savoury pies, check doneness with a thermometer — the centre should reach 71°C (160°F).
Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.
Bake. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place the pie on a parchment-lined baking sheet (to catch any drips), and put the pie and baking sheet onto the lowest rack of your oven.
From Frozen
Carefully roll the pastry as tightly as possible. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes. Take a sharp knife and carefully cut equal size pinwheels. Cook in the air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
Air fryer mistakes: What not to cook in your air fryer
Trim off edges with a sharp knife. Make a small hole in the top of the pie to allow the steam to escape. Brush top with beaten egg and bake for 30 minutes or until pastry is golden brown.