Air Fryer Pop Tarts
Ready in about 29 minutes.
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Homemade toaster-style pastries with a flaky crust, jammy filling and sweet icing, far better than the shop-bought kind. The air fryer bakes them to a golden, crisp finish in under ten minutes.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
- 6 tbsp thick fruit jam
- 1 egg, beaten, for sealing
- 100 g (3/4 cup) icing sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- Sprinkles, to decorate
Method
- 1Cut the pastry into equal rectangles, about 8 by 10 cm.
- 2Spoon jam onto half the rectangles, leaving a border, then brush the edges with egg.
- 3Top with the remaining rectangles and crimp the edges firmly with a fork.
- 4Prick the tops and line the basket with parchment.
- 5Preheat the air fryer to 180°C/360°F, then bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- 6Cool, then whisk the icing sugar with milk, spread over the tarts and add sprinkles.
Tips for the best results
- Seal the edges well so the jam does not leak out during baking.
- Let them cool fully before icing or the glaze will slide off.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer pop tarts steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer pop tarts the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer pop tarts?
A typical starting point is 180°C / 360°F for 8-10 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer pop tarts ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer pop tarts serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.