Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, roll out pie crusts to 13-14 inch circles. Use a 3½ to 4-inch round biscuit cutter to cut 6 to 7 rounds out of each one (see note). Re-roll scraps to to make 1-2 more rounds.

Step 3

Top half of the rounds with a tablespoon of pie filling, if using a pie filling with big pieces such as apple or peach, you’ll want to chop it up a bit first.

Step 4

Lightly moisten the edges of the filled pie crusts with water (use your fingertip dipped in water). Place the remaining pie rounds on top of the filled ones and use a fork to press the edges together to seal.

Step 5

In a small bowl, beat together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the pies with egg wash; sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Step 6

Cook pies for 6 to 7 minutes until the tops are a golden brown.