Pumpkin pie lovers, get excited! Your favorite fall dessert just got easier with this air fryer pumpkin pie recipe. Quick homemade filling, store-bought crust, and boom – perfectly baked, crisp-crusted pumpkin pie in no time.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Pumpkin pie is the best traditional holiday dessert. It’s festive, easy to make, and always popular. This recipe can be made using canned or fresh pumpkin puree (or even canned pumpkin pie filling you really have to)!
Cooking a homemade pumpkin pie in an air fryer is a quick, convenient option, and you don’t have to worry about taking up precious oven space if you are cooking a holiday feast!
For some more holiday recipes you can make without needing to use your oven, check out: air fryer turkey breast, air fryer Cornish hen, air fryer air fryer stuffing, or Instant Pot mashed potato.
Scroll down for the printable card for this air fryer pumpkin pie recipe, or read on for all the details!
What do you need?
Full ingredients list and quantities for all ingredients are given in the recipe card below.
Pumpkin puree
So this may be kind of controversial, but I actually use squash for my pumpkin pie. The best are butternut squash or kabocha squash (a.k.a. Japanese Pumpkin – see it totally counts as a pumpkin!).
Some of the other varieties of pumpkin (like sugar pumpkin/ pie pumpkin or Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin) result in more water puree, which is not ideal for baking.
Feel free to substitute canned pumpkin puree in place of fresh (interesting fact: Libby’s canned pumpkin is actually a type of squash). You will need around 7oz.
You can also use canned pumpkin pie filling if you’re really pushed for time (and skip the other filling ingredients).
Pre-made pie dough
I don’t know about you, but I don’t usually make my pie crust from scratch. If you have a go-to recipe for pie crust then please go ahead and use that, but I will be using a premade rolled pie crust (normally Trader Joe’s).
Pumpkin pie spice
Go figure! Either use your favorite store-bought pumpkin spice mix, or make your own from:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
You need around 2 teaspoons of spice in total.
Cornstarch
This helps to thicken up the filling and make the texture of the pie just right.
Heavy cream
Heavy cream is used to get that creamy velvety texture to the pumpkin filling. If you don’t have heavy cream you can make a substitute by using 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and slowly whisking in 6 tablespoons of milk.
Sugar
The recipe below uses a combination of soft brown sugar and granulated white sugar. You can substitute one for the other, or use another kind of granulated sugar like coconut sugar if you like.
How to cook pumpkin pie in the air fryer
This recipe is very easy to prepare, there are just a few simple steps to getting it just right:
- Prepare pie crust. Use a sheet of premade pie crust pie crust to line an 8-inch pie pan. You can press the edges into a scalloped pattern for decoration if you like. Place into the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, while you prepare the pie filling.
- Make the filling. Place all the filling ingredients into a large bowl and mix using a hand mixer or whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F/ 195°C.
- Put the pie together. While the air fryer is preheating, remove the refrigerated pie crust from the refrigerator (keep it in its pan), and lightly prick the base of the pie crust with a fork. You just want to make light pricks in the pie crust, not go all the way through to the pan underneath. Pour the pie filling into the pie crust-lined pie pan.
You may find it easier to put the pie crust-lined pan into the air fryer first, and then pour the filling in using a measuring jug. Carefully close the air fryer so that the pie filling does not spill.
- Air fry pumpkin pie. Air fry the pumpkin pie at 390°F/ 195°C for 5 minutes. Then turn the temperature down to 320°F/ 160°C and air fry for a further 20-25 minutes until done.
- The pumpkin pie is cooked when the filling is mostly set, with a slight wobble in the center. You can use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature in the center to ensure it is between 165-175°F (74-80°C). If it needs a bit longer air fry for additional 2-3 minute intervals until done.
- Allow pumpkin pie to set: Carefully remove the pie from the air fryer and allow to cool before serving. If you want to serve it warm, allow it to fully cool (so it can set), then warm it up again in the air fryer for around 5 minutes.
How long to bake pumpkin pie in the air fryer
The exact cooking time will depend on a few factors including the exact size of your pie, the thickness of your pie pan, and how powerful your air fryer is.
When it is cooked it should have reached 165-175°F in the center, and will be mostly set. Give the pie pan a slight shake and check for a small wobble right in the middle of the pie around 1 inch in diameter. Cook for additional 3-4 minute intervals until it is cooked.
Serving
Pumpkin pie is the quintessential fall and holiday dessert. This creamy, spiced pie is delicious on its own, or served with lightly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Right before serving, you can also sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar over the top for an extra dash of flavor.
Or try garnishing the pie with crushed gingersnaps or graham cracker crumbs gives each bite a pleasant crunch and extra spice.
Storage
If you have any leftover pumpkin pie, store it in the refrigerator in an air tight container and use within 3 days.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- Premade pie crust 8-inch/ 20cm
- 1 cup pumpkin puree [Note 1]
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Pumpkin spice mix [Note 2]
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
- Use a sheet of premade pie crust pie crust to line an 8-inch pie pan.
- Place into the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, while you prepare the pie filling.
- Place the remaining ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine using a hand mixer or whisk.
- Preheat air fryer to 390°F/ 195°C.
- Remove the pie crust and pan from the refrigerator and lightly prick the base of the pie crust with a fork [Note 3].
- Pour the pie filling into the pie crust-lined pie pan. If you have a draw-style air fryer, place the pan into the basket before carefully pouring the filling into the pie crust [Note 4].
- Bake pumpkin pie in the air fryer at 390°F/ 195°C for 5 minutes. Then turn the temperature down to 320°F/ 160°C and air fry for a further 20-25 minutes.
- The pumpkin pie is cooked when the filling is mostly set, with a slightly wobbly part in the center. You can use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature in the center to ensure it is between 165-175°F (74-80°C).
- Carefully remove the pie from the air fryer and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Approximately half a 15 oz can of pumpkin puree.
- Or substitute 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice mix.
- Only prick the surface of the pie crust, be careful not to go the whole way through to the pan.
- Transfer the pie filling to a jug for easy pouring.
Nutrition
Recommended equipment
- 8 inch/ 20cm Ceramic Pie Pan*
Nutrition information is an estimate and provided for informational purposes only.
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