Air Fryer Pop Tarts

Ready in about 29 minutes.

Updated 7 September 2026

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.

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

  1. 1Cut the pastry into equal rectangles, about 8 by 10 cm.
  2. 2Spoon jam onto half the rectangles, leaving a border, then brush the edges with egg.
  3. 3Top with the remaining rectangles and crimp the edges firmly with a fork.
  4. 4Prick the tops and line the basket with parchment.
  5. 5Preheat the air fryer to 180°C/360°F, then bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
  6. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature and time for air fryer pop tarts?+

Cook at 180°C / 360°F for 8-10 min.

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