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    Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets

    Published: Feb 4, 2022 · Modified: Aug 19, 2022 by Ashley Havecker

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    Even your picky eaters won't be able to get enough of these crescent roll ham and cheese pockets. Use your air fryer to transform three simple ingredients into a satisfying meal you can make in a flash. These Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Crescent Pockets are buttery on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside. Perfect as an afternoon snack or dinner on the run.

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    • What are Hot Pockets?
    • Can you stack Hot Pockets in the Air Fryer?
    • Ingredients needed to make Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets:
    • Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets

     

    What are Hot Pockets?

    Hot pockets are pastry turnovers stuffed with a variety of cheeses, meats, jams, or vegetables. Standard hot pockets come frozen and are cooked in the microwave.

    Today, we’re whipping up our own homemade crescent hot pockets with ham, cheese, and an air fryer. It’s ALMOST as easy as throwing a frozen hot pocket into the microwave, but WAY tastier.

    Can you stack Hot Pockets in the Air Fryer?

    No! If the hot pockets are stacked, the hot air created by the air fryer won’t be able to reach all sides, which will result in undercooked pastry.

    Cook side by side, with room in between, so the whole hot pocket can get nice and crispy.

     

    Ingredients needed to make Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets:

    • Leftover ham cut into cubes
    • Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
    • Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
    • Butter

    Ingredient Variations:

    • Instead of leftover ham, you can use deli ham
    • Use different meat, such as turkey, sausage, bacon, chicken, or pepperoni
    • Alternative to Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, you can use homemade dough or pizza dough
    • Instead of shredded Colby Jack Cheese, you can use cheddar or swiss too
    • Add sauce inside the pocket. Slather on a bit of homemade or store-bought pizza sauce, alfredo sauce, or even pesto! Be careful with how much sauce you’re adding inside — you don’t want it to leak out. To be safe, simply serve the sauce on the side!
    • Add seasoning to the pocket such as everything bagel seasoning
    • Add veggies or make them vegetarian. Try spinach, basil, mushrooms, peppers, olives, red onions, etc. Omit the meat entirely and use some extra cheeses and veggies to make them vegetarian

    What to Serve with Hot Pockets:

    1. Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Apples 
    2. Oven Roasted Radishes
    3. French Fries
    4. Fruit

    How to Store:

     

    Store leftover hot pockets in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen then air fry, microwave, or heat in the oven to warm.

     

    Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets

    Even your picky eaters won't be able to get enough of these crescent roll ham and cheese pockets. Use your air fryer to transform three simple ingredients into a satisfying meal you can make in a flash. These Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Crescent Pockets are buttery on the outside, warm and cheesy on the inside. Perfect as an afternoon snack or dinner on the run.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 13 mins
    Course Lunch, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 - 8oz cans refrigerated crescent dough
    • 2 c finely diced ham
    • 1 ½ c shredded colby jack cheese
    • 2 tbsp butter melted

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket.
      Ingredients
    • On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent dough and press into an even rectangle. Cut each sheet of crescent dough into 4 equal rectangles.
      Crescent dough rectangles
    • In a medium bowl, stir together the ham and cheese. Place about ¼ cup of the mixture on each piece of crescent dough towards one end.
      Stuffing
    • Fold the crescent dough over the mixture and press to seal the edges. Crimp with a fork.
      Crimp edges
    • Place the pockets into the air fryer basket, leaving space between for the crescent dough to puff. Brush with melted butter.
      Brush with melted butter
    • Cook in the air fryer for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway or until golden.
      Serve when golden
    Keyword Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pocket, Ham and Cheese Pocket
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    Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets

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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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