Air Fryer Hot Pockets

Air Fryer Hot Pockets are very delicious, and you can cook them in 10 minutes. Whenever you and your family are craving something yummy and crispy, cook hot pocket in air fryer. Forget the soggy and oily hot pockets that you recently cooked in your oven, today we will use an air fryer.

Air fryer is a small modern-day kitchen appliance that provides extra crispness with no or little oil. Air fryer hot pocket will mesmerize you with its crispy exterior and tender interior. Its crispy and golden brown crust and juicy center is a special treat for your taste buds.

Why Air Fryer Hot Pockets Are My Favorite

• Air Fryer Hot Pockets are superbly crunchy, flaky, and juicy. Air fryer gives them a crispy golden crust without any extra oil. The results are 100% better than traditional oven methods. You will taste rich flavors and taste with each bite.
• Homemade hot pockets give you the opportunity to be creative with different fillings. You can choose all ingredients that match your taste. You can use different varieties of cheese, shredded chicken with your favorite sauce, and roasted vegetables as fillings. You can try any filling of your choice, you are totally free.
• Hot pocket air fryer is a versatile dish. You can serve it as a delicious snack or appetizer at your parties, game nights, or any family or friends gatherings.

Ingredients

• Crescent Roll Dough - 1 can
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded) - 1 cup
• Ham (diced) - 1 cup
• Egg - 1

Note: These are the ingredients for homemade air fryer hot pockets. If you are going with the frozen version, then just gather Frozen Hot Pockets, and you are ready to go.

Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Bowl
• Spatula
• Cooking Spray
• Parchment Paper

How To Cook Hot Pockets In Air Fryer

• First, open the crescent roll tube and unroll the pastry. You'll find 4 perforated rectangles of crescent dough. Carefully separate these rectangles from each other.
• Now pinch together the triangle seams in the center of each rectangle to create 4 larger rectangles of crescent pastry dough.
• On each piece of dough, place 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and 1/4 cup of diced ham in the center. Make sure there is a little space between the filling and the edges of the dough.
• Gently stretch the edges of the dough out to ensure that there is no ham or cheese near the edges. This will help prevent any leakage during baking.
• Now, fold over each rectangle lengthwise (from the long side to the long side) and use a fork to press the edges together. This will seal the pockets, keeping the cheese and ham securely inside.
• Prepare your air fryer by lining the bottom with parchment paper and lightly spraying it with cooking spray or oil. This will prevent the hot pockets from sticking to the basket.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and a tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Brush both sides of each pocket with the egg wash, which will give them a nice golden color when cooked.
• Depending on the size of your air fryer, place as many pockets as you can fit inside with some space between them. It's better to cook them in two batches if they are too crowded, as it makes flipping easier.
• Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pockets for 5 minutes. After the initial 5 minutes, carefully flip them over to ensure even cooking. If you skip flipping, the bottom side won't cook properly, and you may end up with a gooey base.
• Bake for another 5 minutes after flipping, making it a total of 10 minutes of cooking time. The pockets should be nicely golden and crispy on both sides.
• Once done, remove the pockets from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.

If you are using Frozen Hot Pockets, then the cooking instructions will be:

• Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for even and crispy results.
• Use cooking spray to lightly grease the bottom of the air fryer basket. It will help to prevent sticking.
• Take out frozen hot pockets from the packaging and place them in the air fryer basket. Leave some space between each one for hot air circulation.
• Cook for 10-12 minutes to make them golden brown and crispy.
• Flip their sides after half-time to achieve even browning and crispness on both sides.
• Once they are perfectly cooked, remove them from the air fryer basket and shift them to a serving dish.
• Your air fryer hot pockets are ready to serve.

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