Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies – Easy 20-Minute Dessert

Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies are the fastest route from a boring loaf of white bread to a dessert that tastes like it came out of a pastry case. You need three core items: bread, Nutella, and butter. The air fryer does the rest in about 6 minutes per batch at 375F (190C).

Here is the math that matters. A 13-ounce jar of Nutella holds roughly 22 tablespoons, so a 6-pie batch uses about 6 tablespoons of filling, or 27 percent of the jar. That leaves you enough for a second round without a grocery run.

The technique is simple but unforgiving on two points: seal the edges completely, and do not overfill. Miss either one and you get a lava leak that burns on the basket and leaves you scraping caramelized hazelnut off metal. Follow the crimping step below and that risk drops to near zero.

About the Ingredients

12 slices white sandwich bread (about 1 pound / 454g)

Standard soft white bread works best because it crimps without tearing. Avoid thick-cut sourdough or crusty artisan loaves; they crack at the seam and leak filling.

6 tablespoons (100g) Nutella hazelnut spread

Nutella is the default, but any chocolate-hazelnut spread works. If yours is stiff from the fridge, microwave it 10 seconds so it spreads without tearing the bread.

3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted

Melted butter gives the golden color and helps the cinnamon sugar stick. Substitute with 3 tablespoons of neutral oil if you are dairy-free; the crust will be slightly less crisp.

2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar

White sugar dissolves and caramelizes fastest. Turbinado or demerara sugar adds crunch but takes about 30 extra seconds to brown, so watch the batch closely.

1 teaspoon (2.5g) ground cinnamon

Buy cinnamon within the last 12 months if possible; old ground cinnamon tastes like dust. Vietnamese cinnamon is stronger, so use 3/4 teaspoon instead.

1 large egg (50g), beaten, optional for sealing

Egg wash acts as glue on the crimped edges and cuts leakage dramatically. Skip it if you have an egg allergy; press the tines of a fork firmly instead.

Nonstick cooking spray, as needed

Any neutral spray works. Olive oil spray can taste bitter at 375F (190C), so canola or avocado spray is the safer pick.

Tips & Tricks

Do not overfill

Keep filling to 1 level tablespoon per pie. Two tablespoons guarantees a blowout at the seam.

Crimp twice

Press with a fork, flip, and press the other side. This double seal is the single biggest leak preventer.

Preheat for 3 minutes

A cold basket gives you pale, soggy bottoms. Preheating at 375F (190C) for 3 minutes fixes it.

Work in batches of 3

Crowding the basket blocks airflow, so the pies steam instead of crisping.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer

Set the air fryer to 375F (190C) and let it preheat for 3 minutes. A hot basket starts the crust browning immediately instead of drying the bread out.

2. Flatten the bread

Roll each slice flat with a rolling pin, about 4 passes per slice. This compresses the crumb so it holds filling without splitting.

3. Fill the centers

Spoon 1 level tablespoon (17g) of Nutella into the center of 6 slices, leaving a clean 1/2-inch border. Spread it slightly but keep it away from the edges.

4. Seal the edges

Brush the border with beaten egg, lay a second slice on top, and press with a fork around all four sides. Flip and press again for a double seal.

5. Coat in butter and cinnamon sugar

Brush both sides with melted butter, then press each pie into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Coat evenly so every surface browns.

6. Air fry the first batch

Place 3 pies in the basket in a single layer and air fry at 375F (190C) for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping at the 3-minute mark. They are done when the crust is deep golden brown and the edges look dry and crisp. Internal filling should read about 150F (65C) if you check with a thermometer.

7. Cool before biting

Rest the pies on a wire rack for 3 minutes. The filling is molten and will burn your mouth straight out of the basket; 3 minutes brings it to a safe, still-gooey temperature.

8. Repeat and serve

Air fry the remaining 3 pies the same way, then dust with extra cinnamon sugar and serve warm. Best eaten within 15 minutes of frying.

Delicious Variations

Strawberry Cheesecake Pies

Swap Nutella for 1 tablespoon cream cheese plus 1 teaspoon strawberry jam per pie.

S'mores Pies

Use 1/2 tablespoon Nutella, 1 marshmallow, and 1 square of graham cracker in each pie.

Peanut Butter Banana Pies

Replace Nutella with 1 tablespoon peanut butter and 2 thin banana slices per pie.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Make the first batch of three, check them at 5 minutes, and adjust your timing before you commit the rest of the bread. That one test batch tells you more about your air fryer than any recipe note can. Stay sharp, stay solvent.

Air Fryer Magic: Nutella Toast Pies Recipe! 🥧✨

Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies turn white bread and hazelnut spread into crispy, molten handheld pies in under 20 minutes with zero oven required.

★★★★½ 4.7 (214 ratings)

15 minPrep time5 minCook time6Servings285 kcalCalories

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🧂 Ingredients

• 12 slices white sandwich bread (about 1 pound / 454g)
• 6 tablespoons (100g) Nutella hazelnut spread
• 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (2.5g) ground cinnamon
• 1 large egg (50g), beaten, optional for sealing
• Nonstick cooking spray, as needed

📋 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the air fryer — Set the air fryer to 375F (190C) and let it preheat for 3 minutes. A hot basket starts the crust browning immediately instead of drying the bread out.
2. 2Flatten the bread — Roll each slice flat with a rolling pin, about 4 passes per slice. This compresses the crumb so it holds filling without splitting.
3. 3Fill the centers — Spoon 1 level tablespoon (17g) of Nutella into the center of 6 slices, leaving a clean 1/2-inch border. Spread it slightly but keep it away from the edges.
4. 4Seal the edges — Brush the border with beaten egg, lay a second slice on top, and press with a fork around all four sides. Flip and press again for a double seal.
5. 5Coat in butter and cinnamon sugar — Brush both sides with melted butter, then press each pie into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Coat evenly so every surface browns.
6. 6Air fry the first batch — Place 3 pies in the basket in a single layer and air fry at 375F (190C) for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping at the 3-minute mark. They are done when the crust is deep golden brown and the edges look dry and crisp. Internal filling should read about 150F (65C) if you check with a thermometer.
7. 7Cool before biting — Rest the pies on a wire rack for 3 minutes. The filling is molten and will burn your mouth straight out of the basket; 3 minutes brings it to a safe, still-gooey temperature.
8. 8Repeat and serve — Air fry the remaining 3 pies the same way, then dust with extra cinnamon sugar and serve warm. Best eaten within 15 minutes of frying.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Note: If your air fryer runs hot, drop the temperature to 360F (182C) and add 1 minute; burnt edges happen fast with sugar coatings.

Servings: 6

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Nutrition (per serving): 285 kcal · 5g protein · 38g carbs · 12g fat

Written by Diego Ramirez

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