Air-Fryer Mince Pies

Recipe Details

Preparation Time

30 mins

Cooking Time

10-15 mins

Ingredients

• 500g shortcrust pastry
• 350g mincemeat
• 1 egg
• icing sugar

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
2. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface until approximately 2.5cm thick.
3. Use an 8-10cm round biscuit cutter to stamp out as many discs as possible, then reroll any scraps and cut out more discs.
4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of mincemeat onto the center of half the pastry discs. Leave the other half plain.
5. Cut small stars from the remaining pastry discs (if desired) and set aside.
6. Beat the egg and brush lightly around the edges of the mincemeat-topped pastry discs. Place the lids on top, some with stars and some without.
7. Brush a little egg wash over each pie to help seal the edges.
8. Use a fork or fingers to create a crimped edge around each pie (optional).
9. Arrange the pies in the air fryer basket, cooking as many as you can at once. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
10. Turn the mince pies over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Dust with icing sugar before serving.