Imagine sinking your fork into a perfectly golden, piping-hot chicken pot pie with a crispy exterior and steaming, creamy interior - all without spending hours in the kitchen. Your air fryer is about to become your new best friend in creating the most mouth-watering, hassle-free comfort food that will have your family begging for seconds. This revolutionary cooking method transforms a simple frozen pot pie into a restaurant-quality meal in just minutes, proving that delicious doesn't have to mean complicated.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 frozen chicken pot pie
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the frozen chicken pot pie from its packaging and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to reduce cooking time and ensure more even heating.
- Lightly brush the top of the pot pie with olive oil to help achieve a golden, crispy crust. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper on top for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C). This temperature ensures thorough cooking while preventing burning.
- Carefully place the pot pie in the air fryer basket. If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook one pot pie at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook the pot pie for 25-30 minutes. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and the size of the pot pie.
- Check the pot pie at the 20-minute mark. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- The pot pie is done when the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Use a food thermometer to check.
- Carefully remove the pot pie from the air fryer and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the filling to set and prevents burning your mouth.
- Serve hot and enjoy your crispy, perfectly cooked air fryer chicken pot pie.
Tips
- • Always let the frozen pot pie sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before cooking to ensure more even heating and reduce overall cooking time.• Brushing the top with olive oil is your secret weapon for achieving that irresistible golden, crispy crust that will make your pot pie look and taste professionally prepared.• Use a food thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety and perfect doneness.• If the crust starts browning too quickly, don't panic! Loosely cover with aluminum foil to prevent burning while allowing the inside to cook thoroughly.• Allow the pot pie to rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking. This crucial step helps the filling set and prevents potential mouth burns.• If cooking multiple pot pies, work in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket, which can lead to uneven cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 370kcal
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
