Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Pockets

Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets are super quick and easy to make with basic ingredients that you’re likely to already have on hand.

These pockets are perfect as a stand-alone breakfast bite, snack, or party appetizer, but can just as easily be turned into a satisfying meal when combined with a serving of potato wedges, pasta salad, or vegetables. 

How to Make Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Fold the crescent dough over the mixture and press to seal the edges.
5. Crimp with a fork.
6. Place the pockets into the air fryer basket, leaving space between for the crescent dough to puff. Brush with melted butter.
7. Cook in the air fryer for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway or until golden.

WHAT OTHER FILLING OPTIONS CAN I TRY?

• Different Meats: Use different meat but make sure to use cooked meat. Shredded chicken, pulled pork, bacon pieces, pepperoni, sausage, or turkey are all great options. 

• Use other types of cheese or cheese blends: Pepper Jack, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Gorgonzola, Monterey Jack, or Gruyere cheese. 

• Include veggies or make your pockets completely vegetarian: Consider a combination of Shiitake mushrooms, peppers, olives, basil, spinach, red onion, and zucchini. 

• Add Sauce: Give your air fryer pockets a touch of sauce (not too much though that it leaks out). Try Sriracha or Jalapeno for a kick, Alfredo, mushroom…or even a pesto-based sauce

CAN I USE THE OVEN INSTEAD OF THE AIR FRYER?

Yes, you sure can! They may not get as crispy, so for this reason an air fryer is preferable…but they will still taste delicious.

To bake these pockets, heat the oven to 375°F and bake for 20 – 25 mins, or until the pockets are golden brown. If you have a small air fryer and a short time to prepare, then the oven would be a good option.

HOW SHOULD I STORE AIR FRYER CRESCENT HAM AND CHEESE POCKETS?

• If you’d like to refrigerate leftovers you can place them in an airtight container, and they will last for up to 4 days.

• If you’d like to store them longer, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven, air fryer or microwave. 

More Air Fryer Recipes We Love!

• Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
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Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets

Air Fryer Crescent Ham and Cheese Pockets are super quick and easy to make with basic ingredients that you’re likely to already have on hand.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast

Cuisine air fryer

Keyword cheese, easy recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 16 0z can refrigerated crescent dough
• 2 cups finely diced ham
• 1 ½ cups shredded Colby jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

• Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the air fryer basket.
• 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.
• 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.
• Fold the crescent dough over the mixture and press to seal the edges. Crimp with a fork.
• Place the pockets into the air fryer basket, leaving space between for the crescent dough to puff. Brush with melted butter.
• Cook in the air fryer for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway or until golden.

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