Alright, let’s talk about cookin’ them pot pies in that there air fryer thingy. You know, the ones from the store, the Banquet brand. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I can get a good meal on the table, and that air fryer, well, it’s made things a whole lot quicker.
Now, first things first, you gotta get that air fryer warmed up. Crank it up to 350 degrees, that’s what they say, and it seems to work just fine. Don’t go stickin’ that cold pot pie in a cold air fryer, that ain’t gonna do nobody no good. It’ll take forever to cook, and who wants to wait around all day for a pot pie?
While that’s warmin’ up, you gotta get that pot pie outta that plastic wrap. You know, the stuff they wrap everything in these days. I swear, back in my day, things weren’t so complicated. But anyway, rip that plastic off and set that pot pie on somethin’. They say a bakin’ pan, one that fits in your air fryer, but I just use a piece of foil folded up a few times. Works just the same, far as I can tell.
- Get that air fryer hot (350 degrees)
- Tear off the plastic wrapper
- Put the pot pie on somethin’, like foil or a pan
Okay, so now your air fryer’s hot, and your pot pie’s ready to go. Stick it in there, but be careful, that air fryer gets hot! Now, how long to cook it, that’s the real question. Some folks say 15 to 17 minutes at 380 degrees. That sounds about right. But it ain’t always the same, see? Some air fryers are bigger, some are smaller. And them pot pies, they come in different sizes too. And then there’s how crispy you like it.
Me, I like a good crispy crust. So, I usually start with 15 minutes, then I check it. If it ain’t brown and crispy enough, I give it a few more minutes. And here’s a little trick I learned: if your pot pie has a crust on the bottom too, flip it over halfway through. That way, the bottom gets crispy just like the top. Nobody wants a soggy bottom, that’s for sure.
Now, if you got one of them bigger pot pies, it might take a little longer. Maybe 18 or 20 minutes, maybe even a bit more. Just keep an eye on it, that’s all. You don’t want it burnt, but you also don’t want it cold in the middle. That’s the worst, biting into a pot pie and finding a cold spot. Yuck!
So, to recap, cook that Banquet pot pie at 350 for about 15-20 minutes, maybe a little more if it’s a big one. Flip it over if it’s got a bottom crust. And keep an eye on it so it don’t burn. It’s really that simple. Ain’t nothin’ to it.
And let me tell you, that air fryer makes the best pot pies. The crust gets so nice and crispy, and the inside is hot and bubbly. Way better than the microwave, I tell ya. The microwave just makes ’em soggy. And the oven takes too long. The air fryer is just right.
So there you have it. That’s how this old woman cooks a Banquet pot pie in an air fryer. It ain’t rocket science, just good, simple cookin’. Now go on and make yourself a pot pie. You won’t regret it.
Oh, and one more thing. Don’t forget to let it cool down a bit before you eat it. That filling gets mighty hot, and you don’t want to burn your mouth. I learned that the hard way, let me tell you. Burnt my tongue somethin’ fierce. So be careful, now.
And that’s all there is to it. Happy eatin’!
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