Air Fryer Pop-Tarts — Do you have a sweet tooth? Is your favorite food dessert? Do you love air frying stuff in general? Then this blog post is for YOU! I just made homemade pop-tarts with an air fryer, and it was so easy. If you’ve wanted to try things like this but don’t know where to start, here’s a great place. In the next few minutes, I’ll show you how to make these delicious treats from scratch and get them ready for the air fryer without all of that greasy mess.
Easy Homemade Air Fryer Pop-Tarts –Confession, before my air fryer, I never even thought about making my own pop tarts. I mean, they are already perfectly made by the PopTart manufacturer, and you can not improve on a classic, or so I thought. Today, I am bringing you my Air Fryer Pop-Tarts.
This is such an easy and fun breakfast that you can make with the kids. My kids love the store-bought version, but with a few ingredients, you have a copy-cat version in minutes. Amazing & Delicious.
My kids love that it has still had the iconic frosting and the flaky crust, which truly makes a pop-tart.
If you are looking for more Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER VANILLA DONUTS, APPLE PIE CINNAMON ROLL CUPS, AIR FRYER APPLE CRANBERRY BREAD, and AIR FRYER BREAKFAST EGG ROLLS.
What Are Pop-Tarts?
I had the chance to read many articles on the invention of pop-tarts, they were invented to open a new market, as more moms were going to work, and the family breakfast was stopping. Hence they saw a marketing need; they wanted a breakfast that you could eat on the go.
I didn’t really know that the name came from a nod from the Pop Art movement created by Andy Warhol.
So, what is exactly in a processed Pop-Tart?
All flavors of pop tarts are made almost the same. On the outside, there is a flaky pastry, and inside is pie filling. They are typically frosted.
The most popular pop tart in pop-tart history is the strawberry pop-tart, which I am making today.
Ingredients Needed For Pop-Tarts
- Homemade or Pre-Made Pie Crust
- All-Purpose Flour
- Strawberry Jam or Preserves
- Egg Whites
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
- Sprinkles
How To Make Homemade Air Fryer Pop-Tarts
- Roll out the dough so that you get a rectangle shape. Ensure both your rolling pin and surface are dusted with flour so the dough does not stick.
- I made mine by using one side already sealed, like a book, and then filling it with strawberry jam. I found out that the jam stayed better in place when you had one side already sealed.
- Use egg wash to coat the edges before you seal. Just beat the egg whites in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to brush the edges.
- Fold your dough over and use the fork tines to seal the edges. Press the fork around the dough’s entire length and width. It creates a pretty pattern.
5. Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick or olive oil cooking spray.
6. Set your pop tarts in the air fryer basket at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 8 to 10 minutes. Check to see if they are golden brown. When they are golden brown, remove them from the basket.
7. Let cool before you apply the frosting and or sprinkles.
8. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk. This will be your frosting.
9. Spread the frosting over the pop tarts and add some sprinkles. (You must add the sprinkles while the frosting is wet, so they adhere)
Pro Tips:
- Check Frequently: Every air fryer is different, so for the first batch, check frequently to make sure it does not go from undone to burnt.
- Seal The Edges: Use fork tines to really seal the edges. If you need to add some extra water to help this process, apply sparingly.
- Crowding: Allow space for the air to flow. Otherwise, you may end up with soggy pop tarts.
Can I use the homemade dough for the pastry dough?
Absolutely, I only used the premade version, made by Pillsbury, or use the store-brand, as it is widespread in America. The instructions would stay the same.
The key is to make sure that the dough is cold, so if you make your own, pop the dough into the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Storing:
If you have any leftovers, the best thing to do. It would bring the pop-tarts to room temperature and then place the leftovers in an airtight container and place them in the refrigerator.
They should last between 1-2 days.
Can you put pop tarts in the air fryer?
Yes, spray them with olive oil spray, and then place in the air fryer for about 3-5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
The pop tarts are great in the air fryer.
Oven Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and cook for about 10-15 minutes. Or until golden brown.
Recipe Variations:
- Jam: I used a classic strawberry filling for these pop tarts, you can really use any fruit that you want, some great ones to try apricot, peach, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, or a combination of your favorite fruits.
- Nutella: Nutella is a great one to add. Just swap out the jam for the Nutella. This would be a great way to get your chocolate fix in the morning!
- Kid-Friendly Pop-Tarts: Smores, one of my kid’s favorites, add marshmallow cream and then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, and add some crushed graham crackers for a topping to your icing.
More Air Breakfast Recipes:
Air Fryer Pop-Tarts — Do you have a sweet tooth? Is your favorite food dessert? Do you love air frying stuff in general? Then this blog post is for YOU! I just made homemade pop-tarts with an air fryer and it was so easy. If you've been wanting to try things like this but don't know where to start, here's a great place. In the next few minutes, I'll show you how to make these delicious treats from scratch and get them ready for the air fryer without all of that greasy mess.
- 1 package refrigetrated pie crust
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 2 small egg whites
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
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Roll out the dough so that you get a rectangle shape. Make sure both your rolling pin and surface are dusted with flour so the dough does not stick.
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I made mine by using one side already sealed, like a book, and then filling it with strawberry jam. I found out that the jam stayed better in place when you had one side already sealed.
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Use egg wash to coat the edges before you seal. Just beat the egg whites in a small bowl and use a pastry brush to brush the edges.
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Fold your dough over and use the fork tines to seal the edges. Press the fork around the dough's entire length and width. It creates a pretty pattern.
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Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
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Set your pop tarts in the air fryer basket at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes. Check to see if they are golden brown. When they are golden brown, remove them from the basket.
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Let cool before you apply the frosting and or sprinkles.
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In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk; this will be your frosting.
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Spread the frosting over the pop tarts and add some sprinkles. (You must add the sprinkles while the frosting is wet, so they adhere)
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Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Recipe Video
OMG. The potential for not-processes pop-tarts brings me joy.
What’s the freezability factor here? I assume easy and well.
I do not know. I am sure they would freeze well. It would be a great thing to make and freeze! Thanks for reading, Laurie