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CV Kitchen Tips: From The Country Victualler: How To Cook Handmade Pies: Air Fryer vs Oven Guide
Discover the best way to cook handmade pies with our complete air fryer vs oven guide. Whether you’re cooking a traditional steak pie, chicken pie, pork pie or savoury pastry, learn how to achieve perfectly golden pastry and a deliciously hot filling every time. We explore the benefits of both cooking methods, including air fryer tips for quicker meals and oven cooking for that classic bakery-style finish. Plus, discover expert tips from The Country Victualler on how to enjoy our handcrafted British pies at their very best. Made with quality ingredients and traditional skills, our handmade pies bring together heritage, convenience and exceptional flavour — perfect for family dinners, easy lunches and comforting meals at home.