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    Home » Air Fryer Recipes

    Air Fryer Breakfast Pastry

    Modified: Jul 25, 2022 · Published: Jul 7, 2020 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Treat your kids to a fun and delicious breakfast and give them the opportunity to help make it with Homemade Pop Tarts in the Air Fryer! This is one of our favorite Air Fryer Recipes!

    Kids will also love these  Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer.

    Kids can help make Air Fryer Breakfast Pastry. These are simple to make, using just a few ingredients and cooking up quickly in an air fryer.
    Jump to:
    • Why these air fryer pop tarts are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make air fryer pop tarts
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why these air fryer pop tarts are awesome

    • Super easy since they are made with refrigerated pie crust
    • So many ways to personalize by changing fillings and toppings
    • 15 minutes from start to finish make this one of the easiest breakfast recipes around.
    Homemade Pop Tarts

    Ingredients

    • Pre-Made Pie Crust
    • Grape Jelly
    • White Icing
    •Sprinkles
    • Egg

    ingredients for air fryer breakfast pastry

    How to make air fryer pop tarts

    First, you’re going to roll out the pie crust and cut out 3 inch rectangles.

    making air fryer breakfast pastries


    Place a teaspoon of grape jelly in the center of half of the rectangles.

    air fryer breakfast pastries with jam


    Place a rectangle on top of the jelly rectangles and press edges together with a fork.

    making breakfast pastries

    Egg wash each rectangle.

    egg wash breakfast pastry


    Place in the air fryer for 5-8 minutes at 375°. These fry up really quickly so keep an eye on them!

    air fryer breakfast pastry

    Remove from the air fryer and smother them in icing and sprinkle away!

    air fryer breakfast pastry


    Serve and enjoy!

    air fryer pop tarts

    An air fryer breakfast pastry makes a great snack or on-the-go breakfast. They are easy to make and require just a few ingredients. My kids love making and eating these homemade pop tarts. I love how you can customize these with various filling, frosting and sprinkle choices.

    homemade pop tarts

    📖 Recipe

    Air Fryer Breakfast Pastry

    Vicky
    Kids can help make Air Fryer Breakfast Pastry. These are simple to make, using just a few ingredients and cooking up quickly in an air fryer.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 269 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Pre-Made Pie Crust (14.1 oz, 2 count)
    • Grape Jelly
    • Vanilla Icing
    • Sprinkles
    • 1 Egg

    Instructions
     

    • Roll out the pie crust and cut out 3 inch rectangles.
    • Place a teaspoon of grape jelly in the center of half of the rectangles.
    • Place a rectangle on top of the jelly rectangles & press edges together with a fork.
    • Egg wash each rectangle.
    • Place in air fryer for 5-8 minutes on 375. These fry really quick so keep an eye on them!
    • Remove from air fryer and smother in icing.
    • Sprinkle away!
    • Serve & enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 242mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword air fryer, pop tart
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    Frequently asked questions

    How can I store these homemade pop tarts?

    You can store these in an airtight container on the counter for 2 days. You can store these air fryer breakfast pastries in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.

    I don't have an air fryer. How do I make these in a normal oven?

    You can bake these in a 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

    What other fillings can I use in these homemade pop tarts?

    Nutella makes a good filling as does any kind of jam - raspberry or grape. Even marshmallow fluff makes a good filling!

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    1. Natalie says

      July 09, 2020 at 9:00 am

      5 stars
      This looks so cute. I bet my boys will love this. I must make them this. Can't wait to surprise them with this new recipe.

      Reply
    2. Jessica Formicola says

      July 09, 2020 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      I made these for breakfast yesterday and the kids (and I!) loved them! Such a fun idea!

      Reply
    3. Angela says

      July 09, 2020 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      I haven't used my air fryer for pastry yet. I am definitely making these today! How fun!

      Reply
    4. Kathryn Donangelo says

      July 09, 2020 at 7:06 am

      5 stars
      This is a super genius idea! Who knew pop tarts could be made in the air fryer?! Thank you!!

      Reply
    5. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      July 09, 2020 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      This is GENIUS! Homemade breakfast pastries are such a fun project. I know I could get the kids help with these!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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