Halloween Coffin Hand Pies - Fried or Air Fryer
These spooky coffin-shaped hand pies are the ultimate Halloween party snack! Crispy on the outside and loaded with a savory filling of ham, mozzarella, and tomato, they disappear from the table in seconds. Choose between classic frying or the air fryer for a lighter, equally delicious version.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 roll of empanada or shortcrust pastry dough
- 150 g chopped ham
- 150 g chopped mozzarella cheese
- diced fresh tomato, to taste
- dried oregano, to taste
- ketchup for decoration
- vegetable oil for frying or olive oil for brushing
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Directions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chopped ham, mozzarella, diced tomato, and oregano. Set the filling aside.
- 2
Roll out the dough on a flat surface and cut out coffin shapes in your preferred size, making two pieces per pie.
- 3
Place the filling in the center of one piece and lightly moisten the edges with water to help them stick together. Keep the filling away from the edges.
- 4
Place the second dough piece on top and firmly press the edges together with a fork to seal each pie completely.
- 5
Fry the pies in moderately hot oil in small batches until golden brown on both sides. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- 6
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7
Decorate each pie with ketchup by drawing a cross on top before serving.
- 8
Air fryer option: preheat the air fryer, brush the pies with olive oil, arrange in a single layer, and cook for about 15 minutes until golden and crispy.
💡 Chef's Tip
Cut a cardboard template wrapped in plastic wrap to keep all coffin shapes uniform. Try swapping the filling for pulled chicken or roasted vegetables for variety.
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