How long to cook apple pie in an air fryer

At-a-glance cooking parameters

Temperature

320 °F

160 °C

Total time

30 min

per single layer

Flipping

Not needed

Internal temp

—

use visual cue

A small apple pie bakes in the air fryer at 320 °F (160 °C) for about 30 minutes — no flipping — until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Use a 6–7 inch pie that fits the basket, brush the crust with egg wash, and cut a few vents so steam escapes. Tent with foil if the top browns before the filling softens.

Per serving

Approximate values for a single portion of apple pie (USDA baseline, cooked, includes light air-fryer oil spray).

Calories

320 kcal

Protein

3 g

Fat

14 g

Carbs

47 g

Apple Pie in popular air fryer brands

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How to tell it’s done

The crust is evenly golden and the apple filling bubbles through the vents. A pale crust or firm, un-bubbling filling needs more time; cover the top with foil if it darkens too fast.

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Prep

   Bring ingredients close to room temperature. No spray — brush the crust with egg wash for color and shine.

2. 2

   Season

   Season with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, lemon, butter.

3. 3

   Load

   Arrange one 6–7 inch pie, serving 4–6. for best convection airflow.

4. 4

   Cook

   Set the air fryer to 320 °F (160 °C) and cook for 30 minutes total.

5. 5

   Check & rest

   Check the visual doneness cue and serve immediately for best texture.

6. 6

   Store

   Keep covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days; re-crisp slices in the air fryer.

Watch out for

• !Cut vents in the top crust so steam escapes and the filling doesn't bubble over.
• !Tent with foil if the crust browns before the filling is bubbling.
• !Use a pie that fits the basket with room for air to circulate.
• !Let it cool at least 20 minutes so the filling sets before slicing.

FAQ about apple pie in an air fryer

What temperature should I cook apple pie at in an air fryer?

Cook apple pie at 320 °F (160 °C). The convection air at this temperature cooks the food gently — higher temperatures dry it out or scorch the surface.

How long does apple pie take in an air fryer?

Apple pie takes 30 minutes at 320 °F (160 °C) with no flipping needed. Cook in a single layer for the air to circulate.

Do you need to flip apple pie in an air fryer?

No — apple pie cooks evenly without flipping. The convection air reaches all sides simultaneously. Flipping is only needed for dense or thick foods where one side sits against the basket grate; this food does not benefit from it.

Do you need to preheat the air fryer for apple pie?

Preheating is optional for apple pie — most modern air fryers reach temperature in under 2 minutes and the food's total cook time already accounts for the ramp-up. If you do preheat, reduce the total time by 1–2 minutes and check earlier than usual.