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Air Fryer Frozen Pot Pie (Cook From Frozen Guide)

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Cook Time 32 minutes
Pre-heat 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 frozen pot pie (individual size, 8–10 ounces). Any brand works—chicken, turkey, or vegetable.
  • Air fryer (basket or oven style).
  • Foil (optional, to tent the crust if it browns too fast).
  • Cooking spray or parchment (optional, for easy cleanup—use air-fryer-safe parchment only).
  • Instant-read thermometer (recommended for checking doneness).

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Preheating helps the crust set quickly and cut down on overall time.
  • Unwrap the frozen pot pie. Leave it in its original foil tin if it has one. Do not puncture or remove the top crust before cooking.
  • Optional: Lightly cover the crust edges with foil. If your brand tends to brown quickly, a thin ring of foil around the rim keeps edges from burning.
  • Place the pot pie in the air fryer basket. Center it so the air can circulate. If you’re cooking two, make sure they don’t touch.
  • Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. This warms the filling and starts crisping the crust.
  • Increase to 380°F (193°C) and cook 5–12 more minutes. Most individual pies finish in 25–32 minutes total. You’re aiming for a golden top and bubbling filling at the vents.
  • Check the internal temperature. Use a thermometer through a vent in the crust. The center should read 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  • If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil. Keep the foil off the crust so air can still move around it.
  • Rest for 5–10 minutes. The filling is molten and thickens as it sits. This makes it easier (and safer) to eat.
  • Serve carefully. Use a spatula to lift the tin. Place on a plate or shallow bowl to catch any drips.