Sometimes, you just don’t feel like making dinner. I hear that! So, why not make a frozen chicken pot pie in the air fryer instead? Enjoy this comfort food classic straight from your freezer, in less time than the oven. It comes out hot and delicious, ready to enjoy!
Flaky pastry crust around chunks of chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, stick to your ribs sauce. Sound good? Well then, you’ll love a frozen chicken pot pie fresh from the air fryer.
Of course, the air fryer isn’t just limited to chicken pot pies (though they’re a classic for a reason). You’ll also find turkey, beef, and vegetable pot pies in your grocery store’s freezer section, and they’re all equally delicious fresh from the air fryer.
Frozen pot pies are available in a variety of sizes, which suit many different sized models of air fryer. There’s mini 7 ounce pot pies, standard 10 ounce, and even family sized 15-ounce versions to choose from.
While you could technically microwave it a bit faster, the crust always gets soggy. The air fryer provides that golden brown crispy crust like the oven, but in less time. It’s win-win!
What You Need: Ingredients
Frozen pot pie, any flavor, brand, and size
Ingredient Notes
This recipe works with any flavor or brand of frozen pot pie. There’s typically chicken, turkey, beef, or vegetable to choose from. Popular brands include Banquet, Marie Callender’s, Bremer, Boston Market, Amy’s, and Swanson. I’m using Marie Callender’s 10-ounce chicken pot pie today
Cooking times vary slightly between different pot pie sizes:
Frozen Pot Pie Weight
Air Fryer Cooking Time
7 Ounces
15-20 Minutes
10 Ounces
25-30 Minutes
15 Ounces
35-40 Minutes
Average frozen pot pie cooking time in the air fryer based on weight
How to Cook Frozen Chicken Pot Pie in an Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 360°F
Remove the pot pie from the box and any wrapping. If it comes in a foil pie pan, leave it in the pan (otherwise you can place it in directly). To avoid a very brown crust, you may wrap the edges of the pot pie in foil
Place the frozen pot pie into the preheated air fryer basket
Cook on the air fry setting for 25 minutes at 360°F (based on a 10-ounce pot pie)
Pot pie is done when 165°F internal temperature is reached and the crust is golden brown. Add additional time if needed in 5-minute increments to achieve this
Let sit for 5 minutes before serving (it will be very hot)
What Goes With Chicken Pot Pie?
Zucchini
Summer squash
German potato salad
Creamed spinach
Corn on the cob
Roasted leeks
Jalapeno poppers
Mashed potatoes
Arugula salad
Spinach salad
Cucumber salad
Fennel salad
Tomato salad
Fresh fruit
There are lots of great dishes that go with chicken pot pie! I try to stick to less heavy sides, since the pastry is so rich and flaky already. The good news is that since your pot pie is frozen, you’ll have plenty of time to make a nice side since you don’t need to prep the main course!
Yes, you can put Marie Callender’s, as well as other brands of frozen pot pies, in the air fryer. It cooks much the same as a conventional oven does, in nearly half the time.
There are 3 different pie sizes offered, so make sure to choose one that fits in your specific air fryer’s basket.
How Long to Cook Frozen Pot Pie in an Air Fryer?
You cook frozen pot pie in an air fryer for 20-30 minutes on average, though the time will vary based on the size of your pot pie, as well as your specific air fryer’s power level.
Larger pot pies take longer, of course, while mini pot pies may require less time. Make sure that the center of the pie reaches 165°F for food safety.
Can You Put Pies in Foil Containers in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can put pies in foil containers in an air fryer. If it is safe for use in your oven, it is safe for use in your air fryer.
This should help the pie to hold its structure during cooking and transferring into and out of the air fryer.
Recipe Pro Tips
I don’t recommend covering the entire pot pie in foil, as that does extend cooking time. Rather, I only foil around the edges of the crust to prevent browning
The paper pans the Marie Callender pot pies come in are safe to put in your air fryer as well (in addition to the foil ones)
Note that it’s normal for some drips to occur as the sauce will bubble over the sides. You may want to put parchment or a liner of some kind under the pie for easier cleanup
Storage and Reheating
Store any leftover chicken pot pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not refreeze once you have cooked the pie
To reheat leftover pot pie, place it back into the foil pan (or another similar oven safe dish) and air fry at 325°F for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. You may also microwave for 1-2 minutes on high, but the crust will become soggy
This frozen chicken pot pie in the air fryer gets dinner on the table with no prep even required. It takes nearly half the time of a conventional oven (not including preheat), plus it doesn’t heat up your house. That makes this convenient meal perfect year round!
Feel free to take that extra time to make a nice, lighter side dish to accompany your pot pie to complete the meal.
If you want to try your hand at making your own, make sure to check out my easy recipe for homemade Chicken Pot Pie in the Air Fryer. While there is some minimal prep, it cooks even faster than its frozen counterpart, so it’s totally worth it!
Frozen Chicken Pot Pie in the Air Fryer (Marie Callender)
Skip the prep and enjoy a quick meal with this frozen chicken pot pie in the air fryer. It cooks in less time than a conventional oven, with a perfectly flaky crust.
1 Frozen pot pie, any flavor, brand, and size(such as this Marie Callender’s 10-ounce chicken pot pie)
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 360°F
Remove the pot pie from the box and any wrapping. If it comes in a foil pie pan, leave it in the pan (otherwise you can place it in directly). To avoid a very brown crust, you may wrap the edges of the pot pie in foil
1 Frozen pot pie, any flavor, brand, and size
Place the frozen pot pie into the preheated air fryer basket
Cook on the air fry setting for 25-30 minutes at 360°F (based on a 10-ounce pot pie)
Pot pie is done when 165°F internal temperature is reached and the crust is golden brown. Add additional time if needed in 5-minute increments to achieve this
Let sit for 5 minutes before serving (it will be very hot)
Notes
This recipe works with any flavor or brand of frozen pot pie. There’s typically chicken, turkey, beef, or vegetable to choose from. Popular brands include Banquet, Marie Callender’s, Bremer, Boston Market, Amy’s, and Swanson
Cooking times vary slightly between different pot pie sizes as well as the normal variations between air fryers
I don’t recommend covering the entire pot pie in foil, as that does extend cooking time. Only foil around the edges of the crust to prevent browning
The paper pans the Marie Callender pot pies come in are safe to put in your air fryer as well (in addition to the foil ones)
Note that it’s normal for some drips to occur as the sauce will bubble over the sides. You may want to put parchment or a liner of some kind under the pie for easier cleanup
Store any leftover chicken pot pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not refreeze once you have cooked the pie
To reheat leftover pot pie, place it back into the foil pan (or another similar oven safe dish) and air fry at 325°F for 5-7 minutes, or until heated through. You may also microwave for 1-2 minutes on high, but the crust will become soggy
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any sides added, and total quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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