How To Cook Hot Pockets In Air Fryer

Hot Pockets are a household item and you would hardly find a freezer in the USA that doesn’t have a box or two of Hot Pockets. But how did they become the go-to snack in America?

Hot Pockets were first sold in 1983 in the stores and these were invented by two brothers, Paul and David Merage, and were called “Chunk Stuffers”.

Once available only as frozen pizza sandwiches, Hot Pockets have now transformed into a very different food item.

Flavors like sausage, egg, and cheese have transformed Hot Pockets into a heat-n-eat breakfast option. These flavors taste better than some fast food items that you might eat at breakfast.

Here are some interesting facts that you should know about the Millenials’ favorite snack:

Ingredients:

Hot Pockets come with a long list of ingredients. It is not all of these ingredients are healthy, which is the problem. First, a Hot Pocket has 300 calories. This is due to sugar, fats, and additives.

They also contain other substances like sodium phosphate and carrageenan. These substances can be harmful if they are only consumed in small quantities.

But, these may cause both short-term as well as long-term health problems. These can range from heart disease to diarrhea.

Hot Pockets are delicious and quick ways to satisfy sudden hunger but should not be eaten excessively by anyone of any age.

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After a long time, I had to visit my college friend last week. I was surprised on her birthday. She was amazed to see me after one year.

Everyone can understand that it’s challenging to spare some hours for our college friends because everyone has a busy schedule that day.

She served air fryer hot pockets when I tasted it was very delicious. I asked her how to cook hot Pockets in Air Fryer & try it at home it’s very easy to cook and good in taste.

 

Why These Air Fryer Hot Pockets Are So Good!

Easy to Cook


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When you feel hungry & don’t have a lot of time for cooking, you apply this recipe & enjoy the taste. You will feel it was the right decision. The reason behind it is very easy to cook.

If you want to get rid of oily dishes, here is the recipe. It’s my favorite recipe; why? Because of its oil-free recipe, you don’t need oil to fry.

You don’t like to cook in the Microwave, and you want to get rid of the Microwave or oven and apply this recipe because microwaves not be required for this recipe.

Savage of time

Air Fryer hot Pockets recipe doesn’t require a lot of time to cook. It’s just needed 12 minutes so that this recipe will save yours’s time. It’s challenging for all of us to spare some hours just for cooking.

We have to do a lot of things in one day, everyone has a busy schedule. Keeping in mind everyone’s busy schedule, I choose the recipe for all of you.

The good thing about this recipe is we can eat breakfast lunch & dinner at any time. It also works as an appetizer. Hot Pockets’ digestive time is amazing.

It’s Cheesy Insight and Crispy outside. Are you a cheese lover if yes? Be happy. It’s very cheesy from the inside. Here you can find help when you need to hire a domestic worker. You will enjoy this recipe.

Great Invention of Air Fryer

The air fryer is a great invention of this age because it’s very healthier than frying in oil. It cuts calories by 70% to 80% and has a lot less fat. It’s not harmful to health.

There are many kinds of air fryers available in the market. Some work quick & hot quickly some work normal it all depends on air fryer companies.

After practicing the first batch at action ac, you will know how to cook in this air fryer, and also, you will know about the amount of hot Pockets you can cook. Air fryer basket style is used in these recipes.

So here is the recipe for all of you. You can try it at home quickly.

 

Hot Pocket Cook Time

11-13 minutes

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 frozen hot pocket

Instructions

  • Remove the hot pocked from the packaging.
  • Put the frozen hot pocket in the air fryer tray spread it out into a single layer. Oil is not required for the hot pocket.
  • Air fry pockets at 370F/189C for 11-13 minutes. You can turn them halfway when it’s done from one side while cooking.
  • When the hot pocket is cooked, take them out to the plate and eat patiently when its temperature gets normal so that your mouth does not burn.
  • You can also use ketchup if you like; it’s up to you and enjoys the delicious taste.

Notes

  • Try to avoid to stick hot pockets in the basket
  • Recipe timing consists of a non-preheated air fryer.
  • Turn out timely when it’s needed, and don’t overload the air fryer tray

Nutrition

Serving: 127g (1 Pocket) | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 530mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

Conclusion

Hot pockets in an air fryer recipe ready in just 12 minutes. This recipe will save you’s time.  Hot Pockets are a big part of our childhood and will always hold a special place in our hearts.

However, that doesn’t mean we should knowingly damage our health. Having a hot pocket once a day is ok but people eating hot pockets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner need to be careful. We hope you will be careful and advise your friends as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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