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 Homemade Pop-Tarts.
What Are Pop-Tarts?
I had the chance to read a lot of 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.
What I didn’t really know is that the name came from a nod from the Pop Art movement, being 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 Used In The Recipe-
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust
- 1/4 cup flour (for rolling the dough)
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 2 small egg whites
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- candy sprinkles
Easy Steps, Air Fryer Homemade Pop-Tarts-
- 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.
- 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, just press the fork around the entire length and width of the dough. It creates a pretty pattern.
- Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick or olive oil cooking spray.
- 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 from the basket.
- Let cool, before you apply the frosting and or sprinkles.
- In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar and milk, this will be your frosting.
- Spread the frosting over the pop tarts and add some sprinkles. (You must add the sprinkles, while the frosting is wet, so they adhere)
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Some Other Great Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes–
AIR FRYER CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST
AIR FRYER, LOADED VEGGIE CHEESE FRITTATA (KETO FRIENDLY)
Some Common Questions About Air Fryer Homemade Pop-Tarts–
Can I use the homemade dough for the pastry dought?
Absolutely, I only used the premade version, as it is very common in America. The instructions would stay the same.
How Do You Store Leftover Pop-Tarts?
If you have any leftover the best thing to do. Would be to bring the pop-tarts to room temperature and then place the leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. They should last between 1-2 days.
Can you put pop tarts in the air fryer?
Yes, simply 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.
How Do You Make This In The Oven?
Simply preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and cook for about 10-15 minutes. Or until golden brown.
Don’t Forget To Pin, Air Fryer Homemade Pop-Tarts
SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED IN AIR FRYER HOMEMADE POP-TARTS–
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PrintAir Fryer Homemade 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 Homemade Pop-Tarts.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust
- 1/4 cup flour (for rolling the dough)
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 2 small egg whites
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- candy sprinkles
Instructions
- 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.
- 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, just press the fork around the entire length and width of the dough. It creates a pretty pattern.
- Spray your air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- 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 from the basket.
- Let cool, before you apply the frosting and or sprinkles.
- In a small bowl mix together the powdered sugar and milk, this will be your frosting.
- Spread the frosting over the pop tarts and add some sprinkles. (You must add the sprinkles, while the frosting is wet, so they adhere)
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Keywords: Air Fryer Homemade Pop-Tarts
OMG. The potential for not-processes pop-tarts brings me joy.
What’s the freezability factor here? I assume easy and well.
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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