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Air Fryer Hot Pockets

Are you looking for a fun party appetizer? Well, these air fryer hot pockets are just that! It is packed with pepperoni and sausage and served deliciously crisp from the air fryer.

Air Fryer Hot Pockets sliced on a cutting board.

Are you craving hot pockets?

Well, get ready because I’m giving you a delicious air fryer pizza hot pockets recipe!

They turn out crispy, crunchy, and full of pizza flavor.

I like serving mine with warmed pizza sauce to dip in my hot pockets.

I used a mix of sausage and pepperoni, but you can play around with your favorite fillings to make these 100% perfect just for you.

Plus, they are made in the air fryer and turn out perfectly crisp!

Craving even more pizza? Try these awesome air fryer pizza bagels!

Air Fryer Hot Pockets in the air fryer.

Pizza air fryer hot pockets ingredients

  • Puff pastry
  • Pizza sauce
  • Mini pepperoni
  • Sausage crumbles
  • Fresh mozzarella pearls
  • Garlic and herb butter

Air Fryer FAQ

An air fryer is a tabletop convection oven.
It mimics the outcome of a deep-fat fryer but without oil. Hot hair is moved around via a fan that quickly and crisply cooks the food. The two most common air fryers you’ll see are basket-style (that is what I have) or convection/toaster oven-style. There are pluses to both, but I prefer my basket style.

I prefer the basket-style air fryer as it’s smaller and takes up less room than the toaster oven-style air fryer. My biggest tip regarding air fryers is to pick a style that will work best for your family and the amount of food you will cook. My large basket-style air fryer can cook up to 12 wings, 2-4 servings of french fries, etc., which works well for my household.

The answer to this will depend on your brand. It is ALWAYS best to double-check all brand recommendations by reading your user manual or visiting their website and seeing if they address this question on their site. My air fryer brand is basket style, and the outer and inner baskets are dishwasher safe.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Hot Pockets.

Using different fillings

If you’re adding vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, etc.), I recommend cooking them first instead of adding them raw.

This is because they will give off a lot of moisture and can stop the hot pocket from crisping up.

More great filling ideas:

  • Ham and cheddar cheese
  • Leftover taco meat with shredded cheese
  • Bacon and ranch
  • Vegetable supreme with bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and olives
  • Sausage and peppers
Sliced Air Fryer Hot Pockets on a serving board.

Why use puff pastry

I like puff pastry because it results in a buttery, flakey crust. I think this is better than the store-bought hot pocket crust.

The best part is that puff pastry is available in most US grocery stores. It is typically found near the frozen desserts or pie crust section.

It is usually sold in a box with two puff pastry sheets, which you use for this recipe.

The most common brand you see in my grocery store is Pepperidge Farm.

Air Fryer Hot Pockets on a board with dipping sauce.

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Air Fryer Pizza Hot Pockets

Are you looking for a fun party appetizer? Well, these air fryer pizza hot pockets are just that! Packed full of pepperoni and sausage and served deliciously crisp right from the air fryer. You’ll love this fun appetizer!
4.75 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 hot pockets

Ingredients

  • 1 box puff pastry sheets 2 full sheets
  • 8 ounce jar pizza sauce
  • 5 ounce bag mini pepperoni slices
  • 1/2 cup cooked sausage crumbles
  • 1/4 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Set the puff pastry sheets laid out on a lightly floured cutting board and let thaw for about 10 minutes.
  • Cut each puff pastry sheet lengthwise into 3 pieces, then cut horizontally down the middle to make 6 equal pieces per puff pastry sheet.
  • Spread 2 tbsp of marinara sauce onto the center of 6 puff pastry sheets.
  • Add a spoonful of mini pepperoni, mozzarella pearls, and sausage crumbles.
  • Add the remaining pastry squares on top of the filling. Press the edges to seal with your finger, then use a fork and press down lightly around the edges.
  • To the melted butter add minced garlic, basil, and sea salt. Whisk to combine.
  • Brush the puff pastry with garlic butter. 
  • Cook in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Flipping is optional, I found it to be unnecessary for these.
  • Serve with remaining marinara sauce as a dip and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 376mg | Sugar: 1g
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Italian
Keyword air fryer hot pockets, air fryer pizza, air fryer pizza hot pockets, homemade hot pockets, pizza hot pockets
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Marsha

Sunday 13th of February 2022

Super fun and easy to make. We loved them!

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