Best Air Fryer Hot Pockets

Ingredients

BUFFALO CHICKEN FILLING

• 2 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 2 c.broccoli florets

• 3 tsp.kosher salt, divided

• 3(8-oz.) chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" pieces

• 3/4 c.Buffalo sauce

• 2 1/4 tsp.honey

• 12Thin slices cheddar cheese

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE FILLING

• 2 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil

• 6 c.packed baby spinach

• 3/4 c.chopped artichoke hearts

• 2 1/4 tsp.kosher salt

• 1 Tbsp.plus 3/4 tsp. garlic powder, divided

• 6 oz.cream cheese

• 1 1/2 c.shredded whole-milk mozzarella

• 3/4 c.grated Pecorino Romano

PEPPERONI CHEESE FILLING

• 1 1/2 cshredded whole-milk mozzarella

• 96slices pepperoni

• 3/4 c.tomato sauce

• 3/4 tsp.dried oregano

ASSEMBLY

• 3(8-oz.) Pillsbury crescent dough sheets

• 1large egg

• Olive oil cooking spray

• Coarse salt (optional)

Directions

• BUFFALO CHICKEN HOT POCKETS

  1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season broccoli with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

  2. Step 2Season chicken with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, then rub with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. In same skillet over medium heat, cook chicken, turning occasionally, until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl with broccoli. Add Buffalo sauce and honey and stir to combine. Let cool.

  3. Step 3Divide each dough sheet into 4 (6"-by-3") rectangles to get 12 total. Arrange filling lengthwise on one half of each rectangle, leaving a thin border around the sides. Top with cheese.

  4. Step 4In a small bowl, whisk egg with a splash of water. Brush edges of dough with egg wash. Fold long side of rectangle over and press edges to seal. Brush top of dough with egg wash.

  5. Step 5Coat an air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, arrange filled dough in a single layer in prepared basket. Cook at 375° until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if using.

• SPINACH-ARTICHOKE HOT POCKETS

  1. Step 1In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook spinach, artichokes, kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, and Pecorino. Let cool.

  3. Step 3Divide each dough sheet into 4 (6"-by-3") rectangles to get 12 total. Arrange filling lengthwise on one half of each rectangle, leaving a thin border around the sides.

  4. Step 4In a small bowl, whisk egg with a splash of water. Brush edges of dough with egg wash. Fold long side of rectangle over and press edges to seal. Brush top of dough with egg wash. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

  5. Step 5Coat an air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, arrange filled dough in a single layer in prepared basket. Cook at 375° until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if using.

• PEPPERONI CHEESE HOT POCKETS

  1. Step 1Divide each dough sheet into 4 (6"-by-3") rectangles to get 12 total. Arrange 1 tablespoon cheese lengthwise on one half of each rectangle, leaving a thin border around the sides, then top with 8 pepperoni slices. Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce over pepperoni, then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese.

  2. Step 2In a small bowl, whisk egg with a splash of water. Brush edges of dough with egg wash. Fold long side of rectangle over and press edges to seal. Brush top of dough with egg wash and sprinkle with oregano.

  3. Step 3Coat an air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, arrange filled dough in a single layer in prepared basket. Cook at 375° until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with coarse salt, if using.

Yields:

12

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

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