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    Home » Air Fryer » Air Fryer Hot Pocket

    Air Fryer Hot Pocket

    Published: Mar 28, 2022

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    Did you know you can make your own homemade hot pocket recipe with simple ingredients in an Air Fryer in minutes? Hot pockets are so much better when you make them yourself! Once you try this Air Fryer Hot Pocket recipe you'll never buy the frozen variety again.

    plate of air fryer hot pockets

    Homemade Air Fryer Hot Pocket is the perfect snack for your family. This recipe is easy to make, and it's a little healthier than the boxed frozen type or takeout.

    My kids love to make these for a quick lunch on weekends or after school as a hearty snack with whatever leftovers we have in the fridge. You can make big ones or even mini ones that are bite-sized. There are more options than we can ever list. Air frying a golden crispy crust filled with my favorite fillings? Sign me up!

    And make sure to check out our Air Fryer Cheesecake and Air Fryer Peaches which are sweet versions of this recipe!

    pastry cut in half showing cheesesteak filling

    Ingredients

    Canned Crescent Rolls - I do use canned biscuit rolls for ease of prep but you can sub in fresh or store-bought pizza dough, pie crust, or puffed pastry. You can even use homemade whole-grain pizza dough to really boost the nutrition. For a low carb keto version just use fathead dough.

    Cheesesteak Filling

    Steak - Cook your steak however you like. For this recipe, we just pan-seared a steak, let it rest for a few minutes, and then sliced it.

    Peppers - Sweet peppers are my top choice but any peppers will work. Just remove the seeds and thinly slice them.

    Onions - Peel and thinly slice the onions of your choice. Yellow onions, red onions, and Vidalia onions are good choices.

    Cheddar Cheese - For a strong flavor choose an extra sharp cheddar. To let the steak be the boldest flavor in the pocket choose a mild cheddar. Up to you!

    BBQ Chicken Filling

    Chicken - Leftover chicken is perfect for this! If you don't have leftover chicken you can cook some fresh chicken or even sub in canned chicken.

    BBQ Sauce - Sweet, spicy, smoky, any sauce you love tastes great.

    Shredded Cheese - Any cheese can work but cheddar is my top choice to pair with barbecue sauce.

    dough rectangles next to bowls of filling

    How to Make Air Fryer Hot Pockets

    Step One: Open the can of crescent rolls and separate it into four rectangles on waxed paper or parchment paper. Press the seams together well.

    dough with filling

    Step Two: Place your desired fillings in the center of each rectangle.

    Expert Tip: Make sure to use warm fillings otherwise the outside might cook before the inside is warm.

    pockets made from crescent rolls and filled with savory fillings

    Step Three: Fold each rectangle and press the edges together to seal it closed.

    dough with filling in fry basket

    Step Four: Place two of the air fryer hot pockets into the air fryer basket. Sprinkle with extra cheese, if desired.

    Expert Tip: I recommend using a non-stick silicone liner or spraying it with cooking spray,

    homemade hot pockets in air fryer

    Step Five: Cook the sandwich pockets at 350 for 7-8 minutes or until golden brown.

    plate with savory pastries

    Filling Variations

    This is a great recipe to use up any cooked leftover meat or vegetables you have in the fridge! The variations are pretty much endless.

    Air Fryer Pizza Pockets - Just fill with some cooked crumbled sausage or pepperoni slices, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Mushrooms, green peppers, onion, garlic, and black olives are other great additions to pizza rolls.

    Taco Rolls - Have leftover taco meat? It is amazing in these homemade air fryer hot pockets. I like to add some cream cheese to it along with shredded Monterey Jack.

    Samosas - Craving Indian? You can make these taste like samosas as well with come cooked potatoes, peas, cilantro, and garam masala inside.

    Deli Sandwich - As a kid my favorite hot pockets were the ham and cheese ones. Just chop up some deli ham and add cheese for that simple variation on this air fryer recipe.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch - Another favorite combo in my house. Cooked shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese go perfectly together. Using up air fryer bbq chicken is great in this option.

    Breakfast - Love breakfast pockets? Scramble an egg and add that as a filling with bacon, sausage, Taylor ham (or pork roll), sauteed veggies, and/or cheese.

    plate with bbq chicken air fryer hot pockets

    Other Types of Crust

    Puff Pastry - If you'd prefer to use puffed pastry instead of canned biscuits that is fine too. Just cut it into large squares and brush with melted butter after filling and sealing. The cook time will be similar, maybe a minute or two longer.

    Pizza Dough - Pizza dough is another substitution that will work well. You end up with a softer crust but it is still delicious.

    Pie Crust - Pie crust is also a good choice for the crust on air fryer hot pockets. You can use a homemade or store-bought crust.

    halved pastry on top of other pastries

    Common Questions

    How do I store leftover homemade hot pockets?

    Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer. Reheating in the microwave can make the crust soggy.

    Can I cook frozen Hot Pockets in the air fryer?

    Sure, if you were just looking for cook times for the boxed frozen Hot Pockets you've also come to the right place. Take them out of the freezer, discard all packaging including the crisper sleeve, and place them into the air fryer. Cook at 375 for about 10-12 minutes. You want to make sure the filling is hot so I do recommend checking with an internal thermometer.

     

    try some other great air fryer recipes. Air Fryer Frozen Wings, Roast Pork, Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fried Cornish Hen, and Sausage Balls.

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    Air Fryer Hot Pocket

    Did you know you can make your own homemade hot pockets in minutes? Once you try this Air Fryer Hot Pocket recipe you'll be hooked!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 299.8kcal
    Author: Paul & Taryn

    Equipment

    Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 1 can crescent rolls

    BBQ Chicken Filling

    • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
    • ¼ cup shredded cheese
    • 3 tbsp bbq sauce

    Cheesesteak Filling

    • 4 oz steak
    • ¼ cup sliced onions
    • ¼ cup sliced peppers
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    Instructions

    • Press the seams of the crescent rolls together to form 4 rectangles.
      dough rectangles next to bowls of filling
    • Add about ⅔ cup of your desired fillings to each rectangle.
      dough with filling
    • Fold over the dough and press the edges together well.
      pockets made from crescent rolls and filled with savory fillings
    • Cook two hot pockets at a time in the air fryer at 350 for 7-8 minutes.
      homemade hot pockets in air fryer

    BBQ Chicken Filling

    • Mix together the ingredients in a small bowl.
      plate with bbq chicken air fryer hot pockets

    Cheesesteak Filling

    • To make the cheesesteak filling brown the steak in a large skillet, add the peppers and onions and saute until golden.
      pastry cut in half showing cheesesteak filling

    Notes

    Nutrition: The nutrition facts are for one hot pocket with bbq chicken filling. The calories will vary based on the fillings you choose.
    Filling: This is a great recipe to use up any cooked leftover meat or vegetables you have in the fridge! Just warm the fillings first to make sure they'll be hot in the center at the same time the dough is golden.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 299.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.1g | Protein: 12.4g | Fat: 16.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 31.8mg | Sodium: 648.9mg | Potassium: 115.9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10.1g | Vitamin A: 91.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43.9mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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    1. Josh

      March 29, 2022 at 11:50 pm

      I like this. The possibilities are endless! I can't wait to give these a try.

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