Air Fryer Hot Pockets – How to Cook & Reheat

Ivy Smith February 8, 2023 in Kitchen & Food, Air Fryer - 11 Minutes

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Have you ever used the air fryer to prepare a hot pocket? A quick snack or lunch can be made from this dish, which is crispy and golden brown.

Make Hot Pockets in the air fryer! You can have the tastiest, meltiest snack in just 10 minutes from freezer to plate! Give these instant Air Fryer Hot Pockets a try if you enjoy eating hot pockets as snacks and wish there were an alternative to baking them in the oven or microwaving hot pockets.

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What Items Do I Need to Make Hot Pockets in the Air Fryer?

Hot pockets should be cooked in an air fryer at 350°F for 10 minutes, or until they are thoroughly heated through, crispy on top, and melty inside.

Air Fryer
Spatula
Nonstick cooking spray, olive oil, or parchment paper
You can also use aluminum foil, but make sure to read the instructions first because not all air fryers support it.

How to Air Fry Hot Pockets

Your air fryer should be preheated to 350 degrees. Food, especially frozen food, must be preheated in order to cook evenly.

Carefully place the Hot Pocket sandwiches in the air fryer without the crisper on. Trust me, you won’t need it.

To hold the hot pockets once they are cooked, I advise keeping the crisper sleeves on hand.

For 11–13 minutes, air fry the hot pockets. Not even halfway through should they be turned over.

Remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for at least 5 minutes. Like when you cook something in the microwave, they will be extremely hot inside.

Warm up your crisper sleeves by slipping in some hot pockets.

How Do I Make An Air Fryer Homemade Hot Pocket?

To make a homemade air fryer hot pocket, you only need a few simple ingredients.

A can of pizza dough, homemade pizza dough, puff pastry, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, thin pepperoni slices, and egg and water to make an egg wash to help seal the pockets are all required.

Making egg wash is as simple as combining water and egg.

The dough for the pockets should be cut using a large cookie cutter. The dough is topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni before being covered in yet another piece of dough.

Seal the hot pocket’s edges using the fork’s point. Apply the egg wash to the hot pocket’s tops.

Put the hot pockets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Pizza pockets should be air-fried for 6 to 8 minutes at 350 degrees F, or until they are golden brown and have a light, crispy crust. During the second half of cooking, carefully flip the homemade hot pockets.

Add your preferred dipping sauce before serving.

Air Frying Tips

Just like all air fryer recipes, you should check on the hot pockets in the air fryer a few minutes before the cooking time is up. Every air fryer type and model cooks a little bit differently.
There is no need to flip these hot pockets halfway through cooking, but you should always check to make sure they’re not burning on one side.
Remove the hot pocket from the air fryer and let it rest for a minute before slicing into it or biting into it.

Reheating Hot Pockets in the Air Fryer

Hot pockets can be heated up again in the air fryer if you don’t consume them all. You can also heat up thawed hot pockets in the air fryer. Put them in the air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes at 350F, or until thoroughly heated.

What Flavor Hot Pockets Do These Directions Work For?

Every flavor, including those with pretzel crust, can be prepared using these air fryer instructions.

This includes ham and cheese, pepperoni and sausage, bacon cheddar cheese, and five cheese pizza, among other things.

How Can I Lower the Cook Time for a Pizza Pocket in the Air Fryer?

13 minutes can be a lot when it comes to a quick lunch, so I devised a hybrid technique that will produce a crispy Hot Pocket faster.

While it will not be as crispy as just air frying, this will still give a crispier crust than the conventional microwave method.

Microwave the Hot Pocket inside the crisper sleeve for 1 minute while preheating your air fryer to 400 degrees.

Remove it with care from the crisper sleeve and place it into the air fryer after carefully removing it from the microwave.

Cook for three to four minutes inside the air fryer.

If you have an air fryer and a microwave handy, you can accomplish this in less time and get the extra crispy crust.

For at least five minutes, allow the Hot Pocket to cool. Enjoy it after putting it back inside the crisper sleeve! Be cautious when taking your first bite because the Hot Pocket might still be hot.

Hot Pocket Air Fryer FAQs

How Do I Store Leftover Hot Pockets?

Store any remaining hot pockets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat hot pockets in the air fryer for two to three minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or until thoroughly heated.

What Additional Ingredients Can I Add to a Homemade Hot Pockets Recipe?

You can adorn the inside of the hot pocket with your preferred pizza toppings, just like you would with a homemade pie. Consider additional wholesome ingredients such as deli meat, ham, pineapple, bell pepper, diced onion, or even mushrooms. It’s up to you!

What’s the Best Crust for a Homemade Hot Pocket Recipe?

You can make pizza using different ingredients, including canned pizza dough, puff pastry, and even crescent roll dough. The pizza dough from a can or made from scratch has, in my opinion, the best texture, but it’s completely up to you.

Try the following Air Fryer recipes if you are interested!