Making frozen pot pie in the air fryer is so easy! With a golden crust and flaky top, these personal-size pies are the perfect answer for when you want something comforting but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
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With its ability to cook frozen foods to crispy perfection, the air fryer can transform a chicken pot pie from the freezer into a golden-crusted satisfying meal in a matter of minutes.
There’s something really comforting about a homemade flaky chicken pot pie. But that’s not usually an option for busy weeknights. So cooking a frozen pot pie is the perfect alternative.
Cooking a frozen pot pie can be hit or miss, depending on the method used. Using the microwave results in a soggy crust and undercooked filling, but cooking a frozen chicken pot pie in an air fryer gives much better results.
The hot circulating heat creates the perfect crispy crust while ensuring the filling stays piping hot and juicy.
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💡 Tips for Making Air Fryer Pot Pie From Frozen
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the frozen pot pies. This helps get them crispier.
- Keep the pot pies frozen until you’re ready to cook them.
- Place the pot pies on a small piece of aluminum foil to catch any filling that spills out into the air fryer basket.
- Protect the edge of the pot pie crust with aluminum foil.
- Lightly spray or brush the top crust with olive oil or melted butter partway through air frying. This helps create a flaky, golden crust.
- If you are cooking multiple pot pies, leave some space between them. Overcrowding can lead to uneven cooking.
- It’s important to make sure you measure the internal temperature of the filling to make sure it’s at 165 degrees F (74 degrees C)
- Let the cooked pot pies rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to cool down a bit and not fall out when you cut the crust. I usually leave them in the air fryer to stay crisp.
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📝 How to Cook a Frozen Pot Pie in an Air Fryer
- Use aluminum foil to make a tray to catch any spills.
- Make a pie crust shield with aluminum foil and wrap it around the frozen pie crust.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) for 4 minutes. Place the aluminum foil tray in the air fryer basket, making sure there’s room for air to circulate around it. Place the pie on the foil tray. Air fry for 27 minutes. Remove the foil crust shield and brush the crust with melted butter or oil. *
- Air fry for another 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
* NOTE: Every air fryer is different. You may need to adjust timing and temperature based on the capacity and wattage of your air fryer. Please check on the food 3 to 5 minutes before the air frying time is up to make sure it’s not burning.
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You can air fry all kinds of frozen food in the air fryer like chicken breasts, popcorn chicken, pizza rolls, chicken fries, chicken tenders, and more.
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Air Fryer Frozen Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 1 chicken pot pie 10 oz.
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or melted butter, for brushing
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Place the empty air fryer basket in the air fryer and preheat at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 minutes. **
- Create a small tray out of aluminum foil to catch spills. Don't make it too big. You'll want air to freely circulate around it.
- Make a pie crust shield to wrap around the edges of the pie crust to protect it from burning. See photos in blog post for more information.
- Place the aluminum foil tray in the air fryer basket and place the frozen pie on the foil tray. Air fry for 27 minutes.
- Remove the foil crust shield and brush the crust with melted butter or oil. Air fry for a further 5 to 7 minutes. Measure the internal temperature of the pie and make sure it's at 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). If not, air fryer for a few more minutes.
Notes
- This recipe used Marie Callender’s and Banquet pot pies. However, the same timings can be used for different brands. The nutrition information is for Marie Calenders.
- Keep the pot pies frozen until you’re ready to air fry.
- Every air fryer will vary. The first time you make this recipe, monitor the pies by checking their color and texture. You may need to adjust the air frying time if they’re not golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature hasn’t reached 165 degrees F. Remember, it’s better to check them too early than too late. Use a digital thermometer.
Nutrition
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