These Air Fryer Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts are so quick and easy to make using refrigerated pie crusts and strawberry preserves. This sweet treat can double as breakfast or dessert.
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This post was originally published in 2017. It has since been updated.
Why You Should Make Your Own
Here is the unfortunate news about Pop Tarts. Pop Tarts have ingredients like corn syrup, fructose, and dextrose (added sugar). The box may brag that they are baked with real fruit, but only 10% of the filling is related to real fruit. They may not be what you want to feed to your children, or consume yourself.
How to Make Air Fryer Pop Tarts
- Lay refrigerated pie crust on a flat working surface.
- Cut the 2 pie crusts into 6 rectangles (3 from each pie crust). Each should be fairly long in length as you will fold it over to close the pop tart.
- Add preserves and cornstarch to a bowl and mix well.
- Add a tablespoon of the preserves to the crust. Place the preserves in the upper area of the crust.
- Fold each over to close the pop tarts.
- Using a fork, make imprints in each of the pop tarts, to create vertical and horizontal lines along the edges.
- Place the pop tarts in the Air Fryer and air fry.
- Combine the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and sweetener in a bowl to create the frosting.
Air Fryer Temperature
I recommend 370 degrees.
How Long to Cook/Cook Time
Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
How to Make Frosting
- Combine Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and sweetener in a bowl.
- Spread onto each Pop Tart when cooled.
How to Store the Pop Tarts
Store leftovers in the fridge, tightly sealed.
How Long Will They Last
They will last in the fridge for a week.
Freezer Tips
Freeze leftover Pop Tarts in the freezer, tightly sealed for up to 3 months. Reheat them in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes on 370 degrees or until warm.
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Air Fryer Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts I used Pillsbury.
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup strawberry preserves I used Smucker's.
- cooking oil I used olive oil.
- 1/2 cup plain, non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 oz cream cheese I used reduced-fat.
- 1 tablespoon sweetener
- 1 teaspoon sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- Lay the pie crust on a flat working surface. I used a bamboo cutting board.
- Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the 2 pie crusts into 6 rectangles (3 from each pie crust). Each should be fairly long in length as you will fold it over to close the pop tart.
- Add the preserves and cornstarch to a bowl and mix well.
- Add a tablespoon of the preserves to the crust. Place the preserves in the upper area of the crust.
- Fold each over to close the pop tarts.
- Using a fork, make imprints in each of the pop tarts, to create vertical and horizontal lines along the edges.
- Place the pop tarts in the Air Fryer. Do not stack, cook in batches if needed. Spray with cooking oil.
- Cook on 370 degrees for 10 minutes. You may want to check in on the Pop Tarts around 8 minutes to ensure they aren't too crisp for your liking.
- Combine the Greek yogurt, cream cheese, and sweetener in a bowl to create the frosting.
- Allow the Pop Tarts to cool before removing them from the Air Fryer. This is important. If you do not allow them to cool, they may break.
- Remove the pop tarts from the Air Fryer. Top each with the frosting. Sprinkle sugar sprinkles throughout.
Jo Ann
Tuesday 29th of September 2020
Would puff pastry work instead of pastry dough?
staysnatched
Tuesday 29th of September 2020
If you want to use puff pastry, I would make these turnovers. https://www.staysnatched.com/easy-air-fryer-cherry-turnovers/
Kimberly
Monday 20th of July 2020
Can you use apple butter? Or something else my little one is allergic to strawberries.
staysnatched
Monday 20th of July 2020
Sure you can use whatever you want.
Coby
Monday 13th of July 2020
Aw dang, these are good! I used a homemade, all butter pie crust (made a couple days in advance so it was ready to go in the morning). My kids and I loved them! Thanks for this recipe!
staysnatched
Thursday 16th of July 2020
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Erin
Sunday 7th of June 2020
These were great. Quick and easy. I used a whipped Greek Cream cheese instead of combining the two - mostly because I had a small amount left on hand. Not sure what that changes flavor wise but it was so good and devoured by everyone as a dessert. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
staysnatched
Thursday 11th of June 2020
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed them.
Jenn Thompson
Wednesday 3rd of June 2020
These pop tarts are super easy and delicious. We used apple pie filling, and we earned second place in a pop tart tasting competition (beating out several professional pop tart vendors in the KC area).
staysnatched
Thursday 4th of June 2020
That's amazing! So glad to hear that!