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Updated: Aug 12, 2025 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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Air Fryer Hot Pockets is a great way to quickly cook your handheld pizza pastry while giving it a crispy outside and hot center. This golden brown, quick lunch is done in no time at all and tastes so much better than in the microwave. You'll never want to eat it any other way! My kids beg to make all our hot pockets this way.

Golden Brown Air Fryer Hot Pockets on a plate.

Why This Recipe is the Best

This quick lunch is perfect for summer days when the kids are home from school, or busy weekends when you want something on the go. A great way to get a tasty snack without using any oil! Say goodbye to mushy microwave Hot Pockets and hello crispy, golden brown air fryer goodness! A satisfying snack or lunch done in 10 minutes.

Be sure to check out our other fun air fryer recipes for quick and easy snacks and lunches. Air fryer pizza rolls, Air Fryer Bagel Bites, and air fryer cinnamon rolls are two fun ways to use the air fryer and take no time at all!

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Why This Recipe is the Best
Key Ingredients
How to make a Hot Pocket in an Air Fryer
Top tip
Recipe
Helpful Hints
Reheating Hot Pockets in the Air Fryer
Storing Air Fryer Hot Pockets
Substitutions
Variations

Key Ingredients

This simple recipe only requires your favorite hot pocket! Who doesn't love a recipe that's quick and easy?

Hot Pockets- Choose your favorite flavor. We've even tried the Big Bold hot pockets, and it works great. Make sure to keep it frozen until ready to cook.
Cooking Spray- For the bottom of the air fryer basket. This is important so the hot pocket doesn't stick. We found while testing this recipe that olive oil can make the air fryer basket sticky, so we recommend cooking oil of some sort.

How to make a Hot Pocket in an Air Fryer

Can you put a Hot Pocket in an air fryer? Absolutely, you can! This is a straightforward recipe that requires little prep.

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F. This takes about 3-4 minutes to preheat.

Frozen hot pockets at the bottom of an air fryer basket.

Place hot pockets at the bottom of the air fryer basket. If your air fryer basket is big enough, you can fit two Hot Pockets. Make sure to leave space between the two pastry treats. Cook hot pockets for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown on the outside.

Hot pocket split in half with yummy middle cooked to perfection.

Let cool slightly, so you don't burn yourself, and enjoy this delicious, easy snack or lunch.

Hint: Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like queso dip or tomato marinara. Or top with extra parmesan or mozzarella cheese for extra added flavor.

Two hot pockets cooked in an air fryer, on a plate.

Top tip

Don't overcook the hot pocket, or the outside will be hard as rock and hard to eat. I overcooked my first one, and it was impossible to eat!

Recipe

Air Fryer Hot Pockets

Andrea Air Fryer Hot Pockets are a quick and easy way to get golden brown, crispy outside with a gooey hot center. A perfect snack or quick lunch. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark 4.75 from 8 votes Print Recipe Pin Recipe Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 10 minutes Servings 2 peopleCalories/serving 290 kcal

Equipment

air fryer

Ingredients 1x2x3x

▢ 2 frozen hot pockets
▢ cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375° F.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket.
Place the frozen hot pockets at the bottom of the air fryer basket. Leave space between the two hot pockets and keep them in a single layer.
Cook for 10 minutes or until the hot pocket is golden brown and crispy on the outside. See photo above for a visual reference.
Serve immediately alone or with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Not all air fryers cook the same, cook times may need to be adjusted according to which type of air fryer you use.
Overcooking runs the risk of a rock-hard outside, or the center exploding out! Be careful.
You can use this for any flavor of hot pocket like four cheese, ham and cheese, buffalo chicken, or any other frozen pizza pocket you love.
This is a better method than the microwave and crisping sleeve.
Make sure to keep the hot pocket frozen; don't thaw before cooking.
Do not overcrowd your air fryer basket while cooking. The hot pockets should just barely not touch for the most even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 160mgIron: 3mg Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was in the comments below Tag us on Instagram!We love seeing people make our recipes. Mention @simplyscrumptiouseats_

Helpful Hints

Not all air fryers are the same! Be sure to watch the hot pocket the first time you make them to know the correct cooking time. We love this method over the crisping sleeve. I think it makes it even crispier on the outside without making it too hard.

Check the internal temperature and make sure it reaches 165° F to make sure the filling is hot and ready to eat! Then allow to cool for a few minutes before eating.

There may be a risk of the hot pockets' insides exploding out if overcooked. Be careful when eating, the inside will be very hot!

Reheating Hot Pockets in the Air Fryer

If you have leftover Hot Pockets, we recommend reheating them in the air fryer for the best results. Reheat at 375° F for 2-3 minutes. Depending on how big your leftovers are, you may need a little more or less time to cook them through completely.

Storing Air Fryer Hot Pockets

Keep the hot pockets frozen until ready to cook. They can last in the freezer for several months.

Once cooked, store uneaten hot pockets in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in the air fryer to crisp again or reheat in the microwave.

Substitutions

This recipe works with every style of hot pockets. Choose your favorite and enjoy!

Four Cheese Pizza
Pepperoni and Sausage
Meatball and Mozzarella
Ham and Cheese

Variations

We love switching things up when we're in the kitchen. Try any of these variations for something a little different.

If using the big and bold (Larger Hot Pockets), you will need to adjust the cook time to 13-15 minutes to account for the larger size.
Add your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ sauce, marinara sauce, or cheese sauce.
Top the hot Hot Pockets with butter and garlic powder, then parmesan cheese or mozzarella for extra flavor.

Can you make Hot Pockets in the air fryer?

Yes! Hot pockets taste best when made in the air fryer. Cook at 375° F for 10 minutes until hot and crispy.

How long do I cook a Hot Pocket in the air fryer?

It takes 10 minutes to cook at 375° F. This makes the perfect Hot Pocket.

How long do you put 2 Hot Pockets in the air fryer?

Cook 2 hot pockets for 10-12 minutes at 375°F. Make sure the hot pockets are not touching each other for the best results.

How long do you air fry big and bold hot pockets?

Cook big and bold hot pockets for 13-15 minutes at 375° F. Be careful not to overcook or the hot pocket could explode.

How do you make Hot Pockets crispy?

Cook Hot Pockets in an air fryer to make them crispy. This provides the very best texture for hot pockets.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer?

Yes! Instead of spraying the air fryer with cooking spray, you can line the bottom of the air fryer with aluminum foil to prevent sticking and messes.

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Comments

Hi, we are Nicole and Andrea!

As busy moms our favorite meals are easy, nutritious and delicious. While we love eating nourishing meals, we also strongly believe in moderating them with yummy desserts! We love hiking, going to the beach and doing Spartans.

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