If you love cozy comfort food but don’t want to wait on the oven, this air fryer chicken pot pie is the perfect winter solution. It’s crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and ready fast — making it one of the best air fryer winter meals for busy families.
This easy air fryer dinner delivers classic flavor without the long bake time.
Before You Start
Use refrigerated pie crust or biscuit dough to save time. Don’t overfill or it may leak slightly.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- ¼ cup frozen corn
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
Step 1:
Make the filling
In a bowl, combine chicken, soup, peas, carrots, corn, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
The mixture should be thick and creamy.
Step 2:
Prepare the crust
Roll out pie crust and cut into circles (about 4–5 inches wide).
Step 3:
Fill and seal
Spoon filling into center of each circle.
Fold over and press edges with a fork to seal.
Step 4:
Egg wash
Brush tops lightly with beaten egg.
Step 5:
Air fry
Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
Cook 8–10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Let cool 3–5 minutes before serving.
Why This Works for Busy Nights
- Cooks faster than oven
- No preheating the kitchen
- Individual portions
- Kid-friendly
- Freezer-friendly
Variations
- Add shredded cheddar
- Use leftover turkey
- Add diced potatoes
- Make mini versions for snacks
Storage & Reheat
Store in fridge up to 3 days.
Reheat in air fryer 3–4 minutes to keep crisp.
Freeze unbaked and cook from frozen (add 2–3 minutes).
FAQ
Can I use biscuit dough instead?
Yes, just flatten before filling.
Why is mine leaking?
Don’t overfill and seal edges tightly.
Can I make ahead?
Yes — assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
There’s something about pulling crispy golden pot pies from the air fryer that just feels like a win on a cold night.
Save this one — it’s comfort food without the wait.
