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These homemade version of air fryer pop-tarts are a fun and delicious change to store bought toaster pastries. They are so easy to make, and you only need a couple of ingredients and an air fryer!

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Crispy golden brown crusted pastries filled with strawberry jam and frosted, on a white plate.

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Easy Homemade Air Fryer Pop Tarts Recipe

This classic breakfast pastry is so easy to make! Instead of having to buy multiple boxes, you can easily make a batch of them with a variety of your favorite fillings. They are perfect for busy mornings, and can be eaten on the go.

Because these pop tarts are filled with sweet jam, they are delicious by themselves. However, if you want to top them, you can use salted caramel, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, berry frosting, or mix fruity and cream cheese for a bright, creamy filling.

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If you love easy air fryer pastry recipes, you have to try air fryer apple pie bombs, air fryer donuts, and air fryer cherry pie bombs.

AIR FRYER POP TART INGREDIENTS

Ingredients needed to make pop tarts, crust, jam filling, powdered sugar and milk for the glaze.
  • refrigerated pie crust- The base of the pop-tart that makes up the golden brown pastry. 
  • strawberry jam– The fruity filling for this recipes. You can use your favorite flavor, but I like to use a Strawberry Jam, like Smucker’s

GLAZE INGREDIENTS

  • powdered sugar
  • milk
  • sprinkles

Optional fillings: These air fryer berry pop tarts could be made with several other fillings. A few of my favorites are brown sugar cinnamon, raspberry jam and chocolate hazelnut spread.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE POP TARTS IN AIR FRYER

STEP 1: Remove pie crust from packaging and lay it out flat on a lightly floured surface or on a cutting board. Use a rolling pin, and roll the pie crust into a large rectangular shape on a flat surface.

Pastry sheet cut into rectangles on a cutting board.

STEP 2: Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut dough rectangles, about 3×5 inches. Then spoon about 1 tablespoon of jam into the center of each rectangle, gently spreading, leaving about a ¼ inch border around the edges. Be careful to not overfill.

Rectangles of pastries on a wooden cutting board topped with jam.

STEP 3: Fill a small bowl with warm water and lightly dip your finger into water and slide along the bottom edge piece (this helps glue dough pieces together). 

STEP 4 
Cover the bottom piece with a top piece of pastry. Pinch all edges together and seal them with a fork. Use the fork to poke holes in the pastry for ventilation while it cooks. (I poke holes in top, middle, and bottom of pop tart for uniformity).

Pastry rectangles filled with jam, with corners pinched and sealed with a fork.

STEP 5: Repeat this process until all pieces are filled with strawberry jam. Any trimmed pieces can be combined, rolled out and cut into more 3×5 rectangles and will make 3-4 more full air fryer pop tarts.

STEP 6: Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper, or lightly spray with nonstick coating. Then, place pastries in a single layer into basket.

Uncooked pastry filled with jam in the air fryer basket.

STEP 7: Air fry at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are crispy golden brown. Allow to cool before glazing or eating pastry.

Golden brown cooked pastries in the air fryer basket.

GLAZE DIRECTIONS

To make a glaze, combine the powdered sugar and milk in a medium size bowl and gently stir with a spoon until ingredients are smooth. Glaze will be shiny and creamy.

Golden pastries drizzled with white glaze and sprinkles on a cooling rack.

For more delicious breakfasts, check out this air fryer omelette, air fryer English muffins, air fryer granola, or air fryer soft boiled eggs!

TIPS

  • Add Egg Wash: You can use an egg wash (one egg beaten and a tablespoon or water in a small bowl). Using a kitchen brush with egg wash around the bottom edge which provides extra adhesion to ensure pop tarts stay completely sealed.
  • Ventilate: Don’t forget to poke holes in the pastry for ventilation while it cooks. I poke holes in top, middle, and bottom of pop tart for uniformity.
Close up photo of homemade pop tart with drizzle of frosting glaze and sprinkles.

I make this recipe in my Cosori air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, size and wattage cooking time may need to be adjusted a couple of minutes.

HOMEMADE POP TART VARIATIONS

  • Change Jam Flavors: I usually make air fryer strawberry pop tarts. But for taste variety, you can also use blueberry jelly, raspberry, grape, or mixed berry blend. You can also use pie fillings!
  • Make them Chocolate: Dropping in a few chocolate chips or marshmallows in with a chocolate, peanut butter, or Nutella hazelnut spread will make them creamy and rich in flavor. The choices are endless until you find your favorite pop tart filling.
  • Use Puff Pastry: There are a couple pastry dough choices that can be found in the freezer section in your local grocery store pastry section. Puff pastry rectangles will make your pastries buttery and flaky.
  • Make them a Dessert: Top with your favorite ice cream for a pie-like quick dessert.

FAQ’s

Can you eat pop tarts hot or cold?

Yes! I like to have them warm with a crispy crust, but on busy mornings, they are easy to grab and eat on the go.

Does it matter what size I make them?

If you want them traditional pop tart size, they are usually rectangle about three inches by five inches. For fun, you can make them square, round, or in fun shapes made with cookie cutter.

How so I store leftover pop tarts?

Store in the fridge, in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze in an airtight sealed storage bag or container for up to 3 months. To re-heat, thaw and air fry at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes until warmed through and crispy.

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Golden pastries filled with strawberry jam, on a white plate.
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Servings: 8

Air Fryer Pop Tarts

By Becky
This air fryer pop tarts recipe is an easy and delicious way to make a favorite childhood treat. They come out perfectly flaky and crispy!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 18 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients 

Pop Tart

  • 1 sheet premade refrigerated pie crust
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Frosting

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon sprinkles

Instructions 

  • Remove pie crust from packaging and lay it out flat on a lightly floured surface or on a cutting board. Use a rolling pin, and roll the pie crust into a large rectangular shape on a flat surface, and then using a pizza cutter or knife to cut dough rectangles, about 3×5 inches.
  • Next spoon about 1 tablespoon of jam into the center of each rectangle, gently spreading, leaving about a ¼ inch border around the edges. Be careful to not overfill or it will leak out in your air fryer. 
  • Fill a small bowl with warm water and lightly dip your finger into water and slide along the bottom edge piece (this helps glue dough pieces together). 
  • Then, fold top piece of pastry to bottom piece. Pinch all edges together and seal them with a fork. Use the fork to poke holes in pastry for ventilation while it cooks (I poked holes in top, middle, and bottom of pop tart for uniformity).
  • Repeat this process until all pieces are filled with strawberry jam. Any trimmed pieces can be combined, rolled out and cut into more 3×5 rectangles and will make 3-4 more full air fryer pop tarts.
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper, and then place pastries in a single layer into basket. 
  • Air fry at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are crispy golden brown. Allow to cool before glazing or eating pastry.

Notes

Getting kids involved in the kitchen is always fun. Change up the pop tart shape by using a cookie cutter in shapes of animals, flowers or different holiday designs.
You can use an egg wash (one egg beaten and a tablespoon or water in a small bowl). Using a kitchen brush with egg wash around the bottom edge which provides extra adhesion to ensure pop tarts stay completely sealed. 
Don’t forget to poke holes in the pastry for ventilation while it cooks. I poke holes in top, middle, and bottom of pop tart for uniformity. 

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 9mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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