Have you ever tried making hot pockets in an air fryer? The hot air that circulates inside the air fryer will keep the filling warm and melted while giving the hot pockets a crispy, golden-brown coating. Hot pockets are the ideal choice for a quick and simple snack or supper because they can be prepared in the air fryer in just a few minutes.
And the good news is that for people who always love to eat handmade stuff, I will tell you the recipe to make homemade hot pockets as well. So, let’s get started.
How Do You Cook Hot Pockets In An Air Fryer?
Air frying hot pockets is a unique, delicious, and quick way to prepare this popular frozen snack. Because air frying hot pockets are so convenient, you can prepare them whenever you’re in the mood for something delicious and filling. Just pop them in the air fryer, and you’ll have a tasty snack or meal in minutes!
Ingredients
2-3 Hot pockets (Frozen or Homemade)
Equipment
Step-By-Step Guide
Step-1: Start by preheating your air fryer at 400 F for 3 mins. Once preheated spray the basket with olive oil. You can also use parchment paper instead of spraying the basket.
Step-2: Place 2 or 3 hot pockets in the air fryer basket depending on its size.
Step-3: Cook them for 12 mins at 375 F. In case you are making fresh homemade hot pockets then air fry them for 8 mins at the same temperature.
Step-4: Flip them and change their sides after half-time.
Step-5: And your delicious hot pockets are ready to be served. Enjoy!
How To Make Air Fryer Homemade Pockets?
Ham & Cheese Hot Pockets Recipe
Homemade hot pockets are easy to make and require only a few ingredients. You need an egg, yeast, mozzarella cheese, oil, sugar, small pepperoni, flour, and some fresh veggies as per your taste.
Take a bowl and add one cup of moderately warm water, 2 teaspoons of yeast, and one tablespoon of sugar. Mix these with the help of a wooden spoon. Once done allow it to rest for a few minutes.
Now add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, one teaspoon of salt, and 3 cups of flour. Mix slowly for 2-3 minutes and then take out the dough into the lightly floured surface and knead the dough for a few minutes. Once done, put the dough in a bowl and cover it with aluminum foil and let it rinse at room temperature. It can take from 60 to 90 minutes to rinse. You can also rinse it in preheated oven as it will be quicker to rinse it.
Once it is rinsed, cut it with a knife and make 8- 10 pieces. Then punch it to make it a bit flat and add cheese and ham from one side and then fold the other side. Once done brush each piece of hot pocket with egg wash form all aside. And that’s it your homemade cheese and ham hot pockets are ready to be cooked in the air fryer.
Best Frozen Hot Pockets Varieties
Deli Wich Turkey and Colbi Hot Pockets
Nestle Hot Pockets Four Cheese Pizza Sandwiches
Hot Pockets Deliwich Pepperoni & Mozzarella Sandwiches
Notes & Tips
Make sure not to overfill your air fryer basket with hot pockets. Normally 3 to 4 hot pockets are fine but it will depend on the size of the air fryer you are using.
You can make your own dipping sauce to try with hot pockets. Some of my favorite dipping sauces are honey mustard sauce, mayo sauce, garlic sauce, sweet and sour sauce, fresh mint sauce, and Teriyaki sauce.
Don’t overcook the hot pockets or else the outside layer will be hard to chew.
After you have air-fried hot pockets, allow them to sit for a few minutes before serving.
Bear in mind not to preheat the air fryer with parchment paper or aluminum foil because due to fast blowing hot air inside the air fryer, it can stuck inside the heating element.
For thicker hot pockets you will need to cook them for additional 1-2 minutes.
How To Store And Reheat Leftover Hot Pockets?
You can easily reheat leftover hot pockets in the air fryer. Simply place them in the air fryer basket and air fry for 4 minutes at 370 F.
Regarding storage of leftovers, you can easily store leftover hot pockets in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Additional Toppings For Hot Pockets
For homemade hot pockets, you can add a variety of toppings as per your choice. I like to add pepperoni, cheese, and minced green veggies. You can also add beef mince, chicken mince, and bacon bites as well. Apart from these, you can try jalapeno and ranch dressings as well.
How Long To Air Fry Hot Pockets?
The exact time required to air fry hot pockets will vary based on the brand, size, and temperature of your air fryer. It will also depend on the thickness and size of hot pockets as thicker hot pockets will take a slightly longer time. However, as a general guideline, hot pockets should be cooked in the air fryer for about 12-14 minutes at 400°F (205°C).
If you preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before adding the hot pockets, it will also result in quicker cooking and will also ensure even cooking.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Hot pockets (Frozen)
- 1 Egg
- 2 tsp Yeast
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3 Cups Flour
- Warm water
Instructions
- Start by preheating your air fryer at 400 F for 3 mins.
- Place 3 hot pockets in the air fryer basket. Make sure there is small gap between each of them.
- Spray the hot pockets and basket with olive oil. You can also use parchment paper instead of spraying the basket.
- Cook them for 12 mins at 375 F.
- Flip them after half-time has been passed.
- Take a bowl and add one cup of moderately warm water, 2 teaspoons of yeast, and one tablespoon of sugar.
- Mix these with the help of a wooden spoon. Once done allow it to rest for a few minutes.
- Now add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, one teaspoon of salt, and 3 cups offlour.
- Mix slowly for 2-3 minutes and then take out the dough into the lightly floured surface and knead the dough for a few minutes.
- Once done, put the dough in a bowl and cover it with aluminum foil and let it rinse at room temperature.
- It can take from 60 to 90 minutes to rinse. You can also rinse it in preheated oven as it will be quicker to rinse it.
- Once it is rinsed, cut it with a knife and make 8- 10 pieces.
- Then punch it to make it a bit flat and add cheese and ham from one side and then fold the other side.
- Once done brush each piece of hot pocket with egg wash form all aside. And that’s it your homemade cheese and ham hot pockets are ready to be cooked in the air fryer.
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