Hot Pockets in the Air Fryer Recipe

Air Fryer Hot Pockets are far superior to those heated up in the microwave, with a very crispy crust, it’s the perfect quick lunch. 

If you like this recipe, check out my Cinnamon Rolls in the Air Fryer next!

Do I really need to post a “recipe” for hot pockets in the air fryer? The answer is yes. Most packaging hasn’t caught up yet to the air fryer craze. Hot pockets still come packaged with a crisping sleeve for microwave cooking. To be honest, hot pockets used to be one of the last quick lunch or main course options I’d reach for. But I tried them in my air fryer recently, and my kids and I have changed our minds about them. Texture is a “thing” for me. I am not into mushy. But the air fryer cooks golden brown hot pockets with perfect crispy crust and a melty center.

More easy air fryer recipes

• Air Fryer Baked Potato
• Frozen Biscuits in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Roasted Sweet Potato

What kind of hot pockets can you make in the air fryer?

Any kind of frozen hot pockets will cook to perfection with flaky crust and hot interior.

• Regular (like the Chicken Broccoli and Cheddar I have pictured)
• Big & Bold (like Buffalo Style Chicken or Double Pepperoni Pizza)
• Breakfast Hot Pockets (like Sausage Egg and Cheese)

Instructions for making hot pockets in the air fryer

Remove the plastic wrap and discard the crisping sleeve that each hot pocket comes with. Place the hot pocket in the air fryer basket. My basket-style air fryer can probably cook three to four hot pockets at a time. Be sure to not crowd them. For even cooking, the hot pockets should be separate, so the hot air can easily circulate around the entire surface area.

Is it necessary to preheat?

I don’t preheat my air fryer for most recipes. It heats up very quickly so it is not necessary.

Should you use cooking spray?

Not with hot pockets! They get very crispy with no oil.

Also, you should never, ever use a cooking spray like Pam that has an aerosol type sprayer. The chemicals in these sprays will damage the non-stick coating of your air fryer basket. I sometimes will brush a light coating of oil on frozen foods, like corn dogs, to mimic deep frying. But oil is not necessary for hot pockets.

What temperature do you air fry hot pockets at?

• Regular: 350 degrees F
• Big & Bold: 375 degrees F
• Breakfast: 350 degrees F

How many minutes do you air fry a hot pocket?

• Regular: 10-11 minutes
• Big & Bold: 12-13 minutes
• Breakfast: 10-11 minutes

Serving suggestions

Serve your hot pockets with a sides for fresh cut veggies and fruit. My kids like extra dipping sauces too, like Ranch dressing, marinara or even cheese sauce.

Kitchen tools

• I use a Philips XXL Air Fryer to test all of my recipes.
• Be sure to use metal tongs to remove the cooked hot pockets from the air fryer basket so as not to burn your hands. These are the tongs I have in my kitchen.

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