Air Fryer Hot Pockets are going to knock your socks off. Ditch the microwave and toss those hot pockets in the air fryer for a delicious snack!
Hot Pocket in Air Fryer
I think it is safe to say that the air fryer invention is pretty much genius.
Taking that convection oven feature and putting it into the air fryer unit has made snack lovers rejoice!
Whether you are making frozen foods or snack foods, the air fryer can and will be your best friend in the kitchen.
If you use frozen foods frequently, you should check out our Air Fryer Corn Dogs, Air Fryer Pizza Rolls, Frozen Chicken Tender in air fryer and our Air Fryer Texas Toast.
CAN YOU COOK A HOT POCKET IN THE AIR FRYER?
Yes, you can cook a hot pocket in the air fryer.
We actually suggest and prefer this cooking method over a microwave!
HOW TO MAKE HOT POCKETS IN AIR FRYER
- Remove hot pockets from the packaging.
- Put raw hot pockets into the air fryer basket. Air fry the pockets at 370F/189C for 11-13 minutes.
- Be sure to flip the pockets mid way through the time.
- Cut the pockets in half and enjoy!
HOW LONG DO I COOK A HOT POCKET?
Typically, you cook a hot pocket for 2 minutes in the microwave, but when you use the air fryer you need to adjust the time.
When making air fryer pockets, we suggest you cook at 370F/189C for 11-13 minutes. This cooks the hot pocket evenly and heats throughout.
DO YOU HAVE TO CLEAN AIR FRYER AFTER EVERY USE?
Yes, you need to clean your air fryer after every use.
Even when you are cooking foods that aren’t messy, they can and will leave a residue on your air fryer.
Its best to use soap and water to clean your air fryer baskets and air fryer trays.
Some air fryers have dishwasher safe components, be sure to check your manual to see if yours is compatible with dishwashing!
Are you gluten-free? Me too! We also have a sister site where EVERYTHING is gluten-free. If you are gluten free, you can make homemade hot pockets with Gluten Free Pie Crust.
Pro Tips
- Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function.
- Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways!
Air Fryer Hot Pockets
Ingredients
- 2 hot pockets
Instructions
- Remove hot pockets from the packaging.
- Put raw hot pockets into the air fryer basket. Air fry the pockets at 370F/189C for 11-13 minutes.
- Be sure to flip the pockets mid way through the time.
- Cut the pockets in half and enjoy!
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Notes
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
Luci
Air fryer hot pockets are so tasty and easy to make! I love them in the air fryer because I feel like they have more flavor and taste so much better!
Cindy
Yay, so glad you loved them and agree!! These air fryer hot pockets taste so much better than microwave!
Amy Desrosiers
That is so neat! I totally have a nice air fryer and fail to take advantage of it. I need to nix the microwave and pull out the fryer!
Cindy
Yes! Ditch that microwave, you are doing to love this!
Andrea Metlika
I'm new to using an air fryer so this was very informative to me. Making hot pockets in it next!
Cindy
Do come back and let us know how it turned out!
Lusso
I know these aren't the best for me but dang it they are good in the air fryer. I am so glad I tried it that way to make them. I am saying goodbye to the microwave way!
Cindy
I know what you mean Lusso! Everything in moderation, right? 🙂
heather
While I know that hot pockets are considered "healthy" man do I like them. They are so easy to make. The air fryer takes the taste up a huge notch! super good
Cindy
Hi Heather, everything moderation right? Its all good! So glad you like making hot pockets in the air fryer!
sam
I never would have thought about making my hot pockets in the air fryer until I saw this in your Air Fryer Recipes facebook group. They turned out better than the microwave!
Cindy
They are so yummy in the air fryer!
Rick
So glad I tried this! Rock on its great. Better than microwave
Cindy
Right back at you Rick, rock on! 🙂 We love them in the AF too, so much better than the microwave!
Brandon
I did two meatball marinara hotpockets in my air fryer for 6 minutes per side at 350 degrees. Unfortunately the outsides were great while the insides of both were still cold. I guess I'll have to go to an even lower temp next time.
Cindy
Hello Brandon 🙂 We have had good luck with hot pockets at 370F/189C for 11-13 minutes. 🙂 I hope that helps 🙂
Jean
Hello, I'm new to air frying and was so glad to come across this 'recipe'! I don't eat a lot of Hot Pockets, maybe because they weren't very good in the microwave. They were hard, like a brick. This is a game-changer! I just made one, and it never tasted like that in the microwave. It had some crunch, but it was softer. The cheese was soft and stretchy. What a difference! Thank you for this recipe!
Cindy
You are so welcome! Enjoy and have fun with your air fryer!
Rebecca
Followed your directions exactly (13 minutes at 370, after preheating) and the pockets were still frozen on the inside. It may be a difference in air fryer, hot pocket flavor, hot pocket brand, or even altitude.
Cindy
Hi Rebecca, yes it could be all those things. I would suggest increasing your heat to 390 at 13 min and then add 2 min increments until its warm. I am not familiar with cooking at higher altitude but that will give you a place to start 🙂