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air fryer turnovers with strawberry filling

Air Fryer Strawberry Turnovers

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 turnovers
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Emily
Air Fryer Strawberry Turnovers are fun and easy to make. With pie crust and fresh strawberries, everyone will love these hand pies!
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Ingredients

  • 1 all-butter pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • ¾ cup strawberries, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • zest of half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • coarse sugar for sprinkling (I used crystal sprinkles)

Instructions

  • Roll out the pie dough on a floured surface to about ⅛" thick. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out as many dough rounds as possible. If needed, take the scraps and form a new ball. Roll out the dough one more time and cut out more rounds until you have 12 total.
  • Add the chopped strawberries, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, and cornstarch to a mixing bowl and gently stir to combine. Spoon 1-2 tablespoon of filling on each round.
  • Brush the edges of the rounds with egg wash and fold in half. Use a fork to crimp the edges closed. Use a sharp knife to cut 3 slits in the top of the turnovers. Brush the egg wash on the top of the turnovers and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Preheat the air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Place 5-6 turnovers in the basket (make sure there is room around each one for the hot air to circulate) and air fry for 10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Use tongs to remove the pastries and place them on a wire rack or plate to cool. Repeat with remaining pies.

Notes

  • When you are crimping these small treats some of the filling will most likely leak out. Don't panic, as long as most of it stays in the middle and you get a good seal, there will be no issues.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of sugar in the filling based on how sweet or tart your strawberries are.
  • Since you brush the turnovers with egg wash, there is no need to spray them with non-stick spray as you would with other air fryer recipes. But don't forget to spray the basket so the pies don't stick to it!
  • Preheating the air fryer can make a difference. Preheating will help with even cooking and less wait time in the beginning. If you don’t preheat, the first batch will cook differently than the next, etc.
  • Tongs are also very useful since the air fryer gets HOT! Always be careful and use a utensil.
  • Remember to always read the instruction manual and follow what your manufacturer recommends.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 10.7g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 4.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3.3g | Calcium: 4mg