Craving a hot, cheesy snack for lunch? Try your hand at making delicious Air Fryer Hot Pockets - they’re real crowd pleasers! Hot Pockets in the air fryer get perfectly crispy on the outside and melty on the inside.
Why You'll Love Easy This Recipe
Air fryers are becoming increasingly popular and can make tasty snacks without all the grease from frying, or heating up a huge oven for a few tiny treats. Best of all, air frying Hot Pockets gives them an even crispier crunch!
Whether it's lunchtime or game day, hot pockets make an excellent choice when you're in need of a tasty treat. From grocery store-bought versions to homemade recipes; find out how to create this scrumptious snack right here!
Ingredients You'll Need
Forget the microwave, because we're about to take hot pockets to a whole new level with this delicious air fryer version!
Here's What You Need To Air Fry Hot Pockets
- Hot Pockets - Your favorite flavor. You can also use any homemade meat pies, Empanadas, or frozen Jamaican meat pasties the same way!
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How To Air Fry Hot Pockets
Produced in your air fryer in just minutes, these hot pockets are bursting with flavor while being wonderfully gooey on the inside. No more slightly cold centers, or crusts too hard from the microwave!
So get ready to enjoy some crunchy cheesy goodness - let's get started!
Prepare the Air Fryer
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer with non stick spray, or lay an air fryer liner in the bottom. You can also cut a piece of parchment paper to fit.
- Place the frozen Hot Pockets in the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Air Fry The Hot Pockets In A Single Layer
- Set the air fryer temperature to 360 F, and air fry the frozen Hot Pockets for 15 minutes. They should be golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Depending on the flavor of Hot Pocket you air fry, serve with a sauce like our Chick Fil A Copycat sauce, Mustard Sauce, or barbecue sauce.
Air fried Hot Pockets are fabulous with our Panera's Chicken Noodle Soup, or a hearty Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup also.
For additional air frying guides for frozen prepared foods, see our Air Fryer Ego Waffles and Air Fryer Toaster Strudel.
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Substitutions and Variations
You can use these air fryer Hot Pocket instructions for many similar hand held sandwich style frozen prepared foods also:
- Air Fry Frozen Jamaican Patties - These frozen, hand held meat pies are like large Empanadas. The air fryer is perfect for getting their pastry crust light and flaky. Cook frozen just like air frying Hot Pockets.
- Air Fry Frozen Chimichangas - Add your frozen chimichangas to the air fryer, and prepare just like air frying Hot Pockets!
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making hot pockets in air fryer.
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- Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
- Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
- Ninja Foodie Pro Air Fryer - Folds up out of the way on your counter.
- Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!
Storage Options
- Wrap any leftover Hot Pockets up in aluminum foil and refrigerate.
- You can place them back in the air fryer at 250 F for 5 to 8 minutes to warm them back up without ruining the pastry crust.
Tips for Success
- Leave at least 1" space between Hot Pockets in the air fryer.
- Reduce air fryer time to 10 to 12 minutes if the Hot Pockets are not frozen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, just remove it from the packaging first!
Air Frying, bar none! You get a crispier crust and a melty center. Microwaving often renders over cooked crust and centers still cold.
No, Hot Pockets are not already cooked, just slightly pre baked. They require additional cooking. They are a frozen prepared food that shine when prepared with an air fryer.
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Air Fryer Hot Pockets
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer with non stick spray, or lay an air fryer liner in the bottom. You can also cut a piece of parchment paper to fit.
- Place the frozen Hot Pockets in the bottom of the air fryer basket.1 box Hot Pocket
- Set the air fryer temperature to 360 F, and air fry the frozen Hot Pockets for 15 minutes. They should be golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with your favorite marinara sauce, cheese sauce, or plain.1 box Hot Pocket
Notes
- Leave at least 1" space between Hot Pockets in the air fryer.
- Reduce air fryer time to 10 to 12 minutes if the Hot Pockets are not frozen.
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