🍁 Crispy Air Fryer Pie (20 min): Easy Autumn Recipe

To enhance the season, choose a filling rich in autumn vegetables: mushrooms, leeks, butternut squash, potatoes, or even sweet potatoes 🥔🍄. Add a touch of melting cheese (brie, goat cheese, comté) for extra indulgence, and don't forget the cream and fresh herbs like thyme or sage!

For the pastry, choose a chilled, all-butter puff pastry; that's the key to a crispy finish in your air fryer. If you'd like some inspiration, check out this recipe for mini mushroom tarts in the air fryer !

1. Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for even cooking.
2. Cut your dough (round or square depending on your bowl), then place the first half at the bottom of a mold suitable for the air fryer (baking paper underneath 📝).
3. Top generously : arrange the roasted or pan-fried vegetables, cheese, cream, and herbs. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg!
4. Close with the second layer of dough , seal the edges well and make a small chimney in the center to vent the steam 💧.
5. Brush with egg wash for a shiny and even crispier crust!

• Place the pie in the vat (on baking paper).
• Bake at 180°C for 18 to 22 minutes, keep an eye on the color! The crust should be golden brown and sound hollow when you tap it with your fingertip 👋.
• Let it rest for 5 minutes before unmolding to prevent the filling from escaping.

Tip: If your crust is browning too quickly, cover it with a small piece of aluminum foil towards the end of cooking to prevent burning. And for more recipes, check out our Air Fryer Recipes blog !

• Cold dough = perfect puff pastry ❄️: Only take your dough out of the fridge at the last minute.
• Brown generously : Coat the egg thoroughly everywhere, right up to the edges.
• Elevated baking : A small perforated mold promotes air circulation under the pie!
• Don't overload the filling : The thicker it is, the more you will need to adjust the cooking time.
• A quick turn on the grill at the end of cooking if needed, for an even more golden crust 🔥.

• Pumpkin and roasted hazelnut pie, ideal for an autumn aperitif 🥂.
• Individual mini "hand pies" style, ready in less than 15 minutes!
• Add bacon, smoked tofu or poultry for a more complete meal 🐔.
• Replace the cream with plant-based yogurt for a lighter version.

Looking for more inspiration? Discover our Air Fryer recipes or our practical Air Fryer guide !

• Should the vegetables be pre-cooked? Yes, for a tender filling and to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy!
• Can you freeze a cooked pie? Of course! Reheat it directly in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore its crispness.
• Which pastry to choose? Puff pastry for crispness, but shortcrust pastry also works very well.
• How to prevent the pie from sticking? Use baking paper or a non-stick mold suitable for your air fryer.
• Can you bake several mini pies at the same time? Yes, as long as they don't touch each other to allow air to circulate around them 🍃.