Air Fryer Pop Tarts are a truly delicious version of the popular store-bought toaster pastries. Kids and adults alike will love starting their day with these homemade pop tarts!
Homemade Pop Tarts transport back delicious memories of childhood. And these Air Fryer Pop Tarts are perfect, golden brown fried pastries with flaky, slightly crumbly edges and homemade berry jam filling topped with a sugary glaze.
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Easy Air Fryer Homemade Berry Pop Tarts
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE JAM:
- 1 Cup (175 grams) mixed berries
- ½ Cup (125 grams) sugar
- ⅓ Cup (79 milliliters) water
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1 Cup (250 grams) confectioners sugar
- 4 Tablespoon milk
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Drop pink food coloring
FOR THE POP TARTS:
- 2 Pie crust disks
- 1 Egg yolk
- 3 Tablespoon milk + more for brushing
INSTRUCTIONS
First preheat Air Fryer to 350F/180C.
Then prepare the jam filling: In a small pot over middle heat combine the berries, sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and cook about twenty (20) minutes, stirring continuously, or until the jam is thick.
After take away from heat and stir in the lime juice. Set aside and let it cool down totally.
Then Prepare the Pop Tarts: Lay out both pie crusts and cut each into eight (8) rectangles. Spoon around 1 Tablespoon into the middle of the rectangle and brush the edges with milk.
After Top each with another pie crust rectangle. And with the help of a fork, seal the edges.
Polk holes in the top of the tart and repeat the process with the rest of the rectangles, creating eight (8) finished tarts.
Keep cold them for thirty (30) minutes. In a small bowl unite the egg yolk with the milk and brush the top of the tarts with the egg wash.
Put 2-4 tarts in a single layer in air fryer basket, depending on the size of your basket.
Cook for about ten (10) minutes or until golden.
Repeat with remaining tarts.
Transfer tarts to a wire rack and cool totally for about twenty-five (25) minutes.
One time cool, get ready the glaze. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla extract and food coloring. Using a spoon, glaze each pop tart and decorate with sprinkles.