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Crispy Breakfast Hand Pies

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Flaky biscuit dough locks in scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese. Air-fried and finished with a buttery herb topping.
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Clare Greco
Updated on Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:41:41 GMT
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Weekends totally changed for me when I started making these breakfast hand pies. I wanted a morning treat without flipping pancakes or wrangling eggs for a bunch of people. I grab biscuit dough, load it up with bacon, cheese, and scrambled eggs, then air fry until they’re super golden and crispy. Suddenly everyone’s excited to get out of bed! I actually thought this up when my kids had friends over and we needed something that felt fun but fed tons of hungry kids—without any hassle.

My neighbor’s kid is usually a granola bar guy, but when he stayed at our place he tried one of these and ate three before I even noticed. His mom was shocked he actually sat and enjoyed breakfast instead of bolting out the door. Now she whips them up every weekend since it’s honestly the only way she can sneak a real breakfast into him.

Amazing Things Inside

  • Pillsbury Grand biscuits: Makes a soft, buttery shell for all that goodness
  • Crispy bacon: Crunch, salt, and tons of flavor in every bite
  • Sharp cheddar cheese: Melts all gooey and creamy inside
  • Eggs scrambled with onions: Just barely cooked so they stay tender
  • Flavored butter: Brushed on top with onion powder and parsley for crazy flavor
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How To Pull It Off

The tasty finish
Whip up some melted butter mixed with onion powder and parsley while the pies are cooking. As soon as they’re done, brush it on and pop them back in the air fryer for another minute just to lock in all that flavor.
Air fry them just right
Give your air fryer basket a good spray with oil. Lay the hand pies in, but don’t crowd them. Squirt the tops with a bit more spray. Air fry at 360°F for 5 minutes, flip them over, then let them crisp up another 4 minutes until super golden.
Put them together
Spoon the eggs onto the stretched-out dough, but leave space around the edges for sealing. Sprinkle bacon and cheese on top. Dip your finger in some water and run it around the edge, fold them over, and pinch the edges shut with a fork so nothing leaks out.
Roll out the biscuits
Take the biscuits out of the tube and press each one down so it’s about 1/8 inch thick. You want them thin and stretchy, but not so thin that they rip when you stuff them.
Get the filling ready
Add some oil to a pan and cook onion chunks for five minutes until clear. Toss in the eggs and gently stir until just cooked. Salt and pepper them and let cool a little before moving on.

I learned the hard way that sealing these is absolutely key. My first try was a mess—filling just spilled out all over the air fryer because I got lazy with pinching the edges shut. Now I always give extra care to sealing and don’t have any more disasters.

How To Serve Them Up

You could eat these on their own, but they’re even better next to some hash browns or fruit. A bowl of salsa or a squirt of ketchup for dipping makes it even more fun. I like coffee or orange juice on the side to round it all out.

Mixing It Up

Swap the bacon for sausage or ham, or toss in vegetables like spinach or bell peppers if that’s your jam. There’s room to play with cheese—spicy pepper jack is great, Swiss if you like things mild. Sometimes I’ll mix in a dash of hot sauce for a kick.

Keeping And Reheating

Once made, pop leftovers in the fridge—they’ll be good for a few days. Heat them back up in the air fryer for a couple minutes and they taste just as good. If you want to freeze them, do it before cooking. Thaw them in the fridge overnight, then cook just like the fresh ones. Handy for whenever you want a special breakfast, no fuss.

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These hand pies are one of those weekend things that totally upgrades the mood. They take everything awesome about breakfast and tuck it inside a fun, sharable bite. Comfort food at its best, and everyone wants to grab one. Makes mornings special, for sure.

Recipe FAQs

→ Can these be made in advance?
Yep! Put them together the night before and refrigerate, then air fry fresh in the morning. Great for weekly prep too.
→ What can I substitute for bacon?
Swap bacon with crumbled sausage, diced ham, or sautéed veggies like peppers and mushrooms. Just make sure everything’s cooked and cooled.
→ How can I stop the filling from spilling out?
Firmly seal edges with a fork and avoid overloading them. Let the egg mix cool completely before you stuff the dough.
→ Can I bake them in the oven?
Totally! Pop them in at 375°F for 15-18 minutes, flipping them halfway to golden up both sides.
→ How do I keep extras fresh and reheat?
Put leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Crisp them back up using your air fryer for 2-3 minutes.

Hand Pies for Breakfast

Stuffed biscuit dough with eggs, bacon, and cheese. Air-fried till crisp and brushed with a tasty herby butter.

Prep Time
30 min
Cooking Time
10 min
Total Time
40 min
By: Ana

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Skill Level: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yields: 8 Servings (8 hand pies)

Dietary Preferences: ~

Ingredients

→ Filling Ingredients

01 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
02 6 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled
03 1 small yellow onion, chopped (roughly 1 cup)
04 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
06 6 large eggs, whisked
07 1 teaspoon salt

→ Pastry Base

08 Non-stick cooking spray
09 1 can (8 count) of Pillsbury Grand biscuits

→ Seasoned Butter Topping

10 1 teaspoon freshly chopped parsley
11 ¼ cup melted butter
12 ½ teaspoon onion powder

Steps

Step 01

Warm the oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and turn see-through.

Step 02

Pour the whisked eggs into the same pan where the onions are. Slowly drag the eggs around with a spatula while they cook. Keep doing this until they’re set and no liquid remains. Stir in pepper and salt, then let them cool a bit.

Step 03

Pop the biscuits out of the can and place them on your work surface. Roll each one down to a thinner circle, around ⅛ of an inch thick.

Step 04

Scoop the cooked eggs and lay them on one side of each flattened biscuit. Sprinkle on some bacon bits and about ¼ cup of cheese for each piece. Leave space along the edges.

Step 05

Dab the outer edge of the dough with a bit of water. Fold it like a taco and pinch the edges with a fork to keep everything inside.

Step 06

Spray the air fryer basket lightly. Put in a few hand pies at a time, making sure there’s room for air to move around them. Spray the tops too, and cook at 360°F for 5 minutes.

Step 07

Carefully turn each hand pie over with tongs. Continue air frying for another 4 minutes, or until they’re crunchy and golden on both sides.

Step 08

In a small dish, stir melted butter, parsley, and onion powder together while the pies are finishing.

Step 09

Once the pies are ready, brush them with the buttery seasoning mix. Pop them back into the air fryer for just 1 more minute to lock in the flavor.

Step 10

Pull the hand pies out and dig in while they’re hot and crispy. Enjoy with sauces like ketchup, salsa, or hot sauce for dipping.

Notes

  1. Prepare your bacon in advance and crumble it once it’s cool.
  2. Don’t add hot eggs to the biscuit dough—it’ll make them hard to work with.
  3. If your air fryer’s small, cook the pies in smaller batches and don’t stack them.
  4. The butter mix gives them both amazing flavor and a glossy, browned finish.

Required Equipment

  • Medium cooking pan
  • Air fryer
  • Rolling pin for flattening
  • A fork to seal edges
  • Tongs for flipping over
  • Brush for butter topping

Allergen Information

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult a healthcare professional if needed.
  • Gluten present in biscuit dough
  • Dairy is included in cheese and butter
  • Eggs are used
  • Contains pork from the bacon

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

These details are for informational purposes only and don’t replace medical advice.
  • Calories: 308
  • Fat: 21 g
  • Carbs: 18 g
  • Protein: 16 g