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!
These homemade version of air fryer pop-tarts are a scrumptious and wonderful change to store bought toaster pastries. Because they take such a short time to cook, and have very little prep time, they are perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS 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, drizzled chocolate syrup, berry frosting or use a drop of food coloring in cream cheese for extra color.
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.
INGREDIENTS
- refrigerated pie crust
- strawberry jam-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.
DIRECTIONS
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. Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut dough rectangles, about 3x5 inches.
STEP 2
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.
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).
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 3x5 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.
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.
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.
For more delicious breakfasts, check out this air fryer omelette, air fryer English muffins, air fryer granola, or air fryer soft boiled eggs!
EXPERT TIPS
- 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.
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.1-2 minutes.
VARIATIONS
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- Top with your favorite ice cream for a pie-like quick dessert.
STORING AND REHEATING
Store in the fridge, in an airtight container or sealed storage bag for up to 5 days. Store-bought pop tarts are stored at room temperature, and as long as they are in a container, you can keep them out. They will last up to seven days longer if refrigerated.
They may be eaten too quick to freeze, but if have leftover pop tarts, or you make an extra batch, you can freeze them. Freeze in an airtight sealed storage bag or container for up to 3 months.
To re-heat, thaw and cook at 350 degrees F for 6-8 minutes until warmed through and crispy.
FAQ's
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.
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.
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Making homemade air fryer pop tarts are so fun and easy to make, making them a perfect breakast!
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Pop Tarts
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
Pop Tart
- 1 sheet premade refrigerated pie crust
- ½ 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 3x5 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 3x5 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
Nutrition
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