Air Fryer Strawberry Pop Tarts Recipe
Air fryer strawberry pop tarts are so easy to make and only need a handful of ingredients you probably already have at home! Make these sweet treats for a fun, kid friendly breakfast or dessert.
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Confession time.
I love Pop Tarts and could eat them every day.
They remind me of breakfasts on school mornings growing up and never fail to make me smile.
You’d think these nostalgic treats would be tough to make, but they aren’t!
Believe it or not, you can make your own homemade strawberry pop tarts right in your air fryer.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need:
- Premade pie crust– The kind you find in the refrigerated section
- Strawberry jam or jelly– Of course, feel free to use your favorite flavor, but I’m going for classic here!
- Water– To seal the edges of the pastries together
- Glaze ingredients– Powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and rainbow sprinkles
How to Make
To make these air fryer strawberry pop tarts, start by prepping the crusts.
First, open and unroll the pie crust on a lightly floured cutting board or counter top and roll it out into a large rectangle.
Using a ravioli cutter, cut into 6 strips- then cut each strip into 3 equal pieces.
Working on one pop tart at a time, spread roughly a tablespoon of jam onto a pastry square.
Be careful to leave a clean edge of pastry on all sides so you can seal the edges.
Then run a wet finger or pastry brush around the clean edges of the pastry.
Seal the pop tart by laying another pastry square overtop and using your fingers to press the edges down and together.
Then, press down along the edges of the pastry with the tines of a fork.
Press the fork into the top of the pop tart several times to create holes for steam to escape.
Repeat until you have made all the pop tarts.
Then, lightly spray the basket of an air fryer with non stick cooking spray.
Add a couple pop tarts to the basket, making sure not to crowd the basket.
Cook at 350° for 8 minutes, or until golden brown and the dough’s cooked through.
Repeat in batches until all the pop tarts are done.
Transfer cooked pop tarts to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the pop tarts are cool, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl until evenly combined.
Spoon some of the glaze onto each pop tart and then top each with sprinkles.
Serve and enjoy!
Can I make these in the oven?
Yes!
If you don’t have an air fryer, assemble the pop tarts as instructed above.
Instead of putting them in the basket of an air fryer, line a cookie sheet with foil and spray it with nonstick spray.
Bake the pop tarts at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden and the crust is cooked through.
Storing Leftovers
Homemade pop tarts are best when they are fresh, but will keep for for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Can I freeze homemade pop tarts?
Yes!
If you leave the glaze off, you’ll be able to store these in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Let them thaw in the fridge overnight and then either pop them in your air fryer or oven to warm them through.
Tips and Tricks
- Use any variety of jam or jelly you want. Nutella is also a super yummy filling for homemade pop tarts!
- Don’t over crowd your fryer or they won’t cook properly. You may have to work in batches.
- Make sure you pierce the top of the pop tarts a few times so the steam can escape! Otherwise the pop tarts sort of puff up and the filling leaks out.
Other Breakfast Ideas
Air fryer strawberry pop tarts are a kid friendly, sweet way to start the day!
Make them and enjoy!
Looking for other breakfast ideas?
Try these:
- Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches (Egg McMuffin Copycat)
- Breakfast Cereal Popsicles
- Breakfast Crescent Rolls
- Hard Boiled Egg Stuffed Breakfast Muffins
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Air Fryer Strawberry Pop Tarts Recipe
Ingredients
For The Pop Tarts
- 1 pkg refrigerated pie crust
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or jelly
- 2 tbsp water for sealing
For The Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Open and unroll the pie crust on a lightly floured cutting board or counter top. Roll out into a large rectangle. Using a ravioli cutter, cut into 6 strips- then cut each strip into 3 equal pieces1 pkg refrigerated pie crust
- Working on one pop tart at a time, add roughly a tablespoon of jam to a pastry square. Spread it out evenly, careful to leave a clean edge of pastry on all sides, then run a wet finger around the clean edge of pastry on all sides. Lay another pastry square overtop, and use your fingers to press the edges down and together.1/2 cup strawberry jam, 2 tbsp water
- Using the tines of a fork, press down along all edges of the pop tart to seal. Press the fork into the top of the pop tart several times to create holes for steam to escape. Repeat until all the pop tarts have been made.
- Lightly spray the basket of an air fryer with non stick cooking spray. Add a couple pop tarts to the basket, but don't overcrowd the basket. Cook at 350° for 8 minutes, or until golden brown and the dough's cooked through. Repeat in batches until all the pop tarts are done. Transfer cooked pop tarts to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a small bowl, and whisk together until evenly combined. Top each pop tart with glaze, followed by sprinkles.1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, rainbow sprinkles
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- Use any variety of jam or jelly you want. Nutella is also a super yummy filling for homemade pop tarts!
- Don't over crowd your fryer or they won't cook properly. You may have to work in batches.
- Make sure you pierce the top of the pop tarts a few times so the steam can escape! Otherwise the pop tarts sort of puff up and the filling leaks out.
Nutrition
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