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Air Fryer Hot Pockets with Ham and Cheese

Prepare these air fryer hot pockets for either lunch or dinner. A crescent roll pastry stuffed with deli-cut ham and cheese and air fried to a golden hue. The ultimate air fryer ham and cheese hot pocket.

If ham and cheese aren’t your preference, no problem, fill your crescent dough with any of your preferred ingredients for a rapid lunch. Pizza sauce and pepperoni, chicken and broccoli, and many more. The possibilities are limitless with this homemade alternative. Set aside the crisper sleeve and frozen hot pockets, and discover how to concoct the finest crescent roll dough hot pockets in no time.

Don’t forget to check out these air fryer chicken and waffles for an easy dinner or lunch selection. Or experiment with my air fryer sausage kolaches for another scrumptious bread and meat option.

Ingredients required for hot pockets in air fryer

Refrigerated Crescent Roll – Canned crescent roll dough forms the base of the hot pockets, providing a buttery and delectable crust.
Diced Ham – You may opt for deli-sliced ham or diced ham. Both work wonderfully.
Shredded Cheese – I utilized shredded Colby Jack cheese for this pocket.
Butter – Ensure to use butter instead of margarine.

How To Prepare Air Fryer Hot Pockets

Refer to the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients, measurements, and comprehensive directions.

Step One: Preheat your air fryer and lay your parchment paper in the air fryer basket.

Step Two: On a floured surface, unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into uniform rectangles. Then divide each sheet of crescent dough into 4 squares. (Photos 1 & 2)

Step Three: In a medium bowl, combine your cheese and ham. Then place some of the meat and cheese on the dough, leaving the edges clear. (Photos 3 & 4)

Step Four: Fold the crescent roll dough over the filling, pressing the edges to seal. I employed a fork to crimp the edges. (Photos 5 & 6)

Step Five: Place the pockets in the air fryer basket. Then brush with melted butter. (Photo 7)

Step Six: Air fry according to the instructions provided, flipping them halfway through the cooking period. (Photo 8)

How to Preserve

Any leftover hot pockets should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be stored for up to 3 days. To reheat, you may warm them in the microwave or choose to reheat them in the oven if that’s your preference. Both methods will work; just ensure to heat them sufficiently to reach a warm temperature.

FAQs

Can I increase the quantity of the recipe?

Prepare as many or as few hot pockets as you desire. Just keep in mind that depending on the size of the pockets, you will need to adjust the cooking time. If they are smaller, reduce the time, or for larger ones, add a few extra minutes to the cooking duration. But you can batch cook to enjoy all the hot pockets.

Should I allow the hot pockets to cool a bit before serving?

The interior of the hot pocket will be quite hot. Thus, it’s advisable to let them cool for a few minutes before serving. This is a smart way to avoid anyone getting burned by the sandwich pockets.

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