Homemade Chicken Pot Pie in the Air Fryer: Skip the Oven!

Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite comfort foods. Chicken and veggies in a warm pseudo-gravy inside a flaky pastry crust – yes please! This homemade chicken pot pie in the air fryer lets you skip the oven for a fast and convenient way to make this classic dish.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chicken pot pie is just the perfect stick to your ribs comfort food. Thanks to the air fryer, it’s made even easier, requiring less cooking time overall. Plus, it won’t heat up your house, making it perfect even in the summer.

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken, whether you’ve got a rotisserie bird or some extra meat from making Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Leg Quarters earlier in the week.

spoonful of air fryer chicken pot pie made from scratch

Pot pie is great because it’s really easily adaptable to your tastes. Swap your proteins, veggies, and even your crust for whatever you like or is most convenient for you!

What You’ll Need: Ingredients

ingredients to make homemade chicken pot pie in the air fryer
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • 8 ounce can peas and carrots, drained
  • 15 ounce can new potatoes (diced and drained)
  • 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup with herbs
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Special Equipment Note: You’ll need some kind of oven-safe pan that fits in your air fryer for this recipe. You could use a pie pan, springform pan, cake pan, casserole dish, or make 4 smaller pot pies in ramekins

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

  • Any leftover chicken is fine, light or dark meat. You can also swap the chicken for turkey, steak, or another meat of your choosing
  • Feel free to use frozen mixed vegetables instead of the canned peas and carrots
  • I typically get canned whole new potatoes and cut them myself, but pre-diced is fine too. You can also use fresh potatoes, but you’ll need to cook them so they’re soft
  • Cream of chicken with herbs is best for flavor, but you can swap in regular cream of chicken, cream of celery, or cream of mushroom if preferred. If you have a stove, you can also make your own base from ¼ cup butter and ¼ flour cooked into a roux, then add 1 ½ cups chicken stock and ½ cup milk and cook until thickened
  • If you want a double crust, use 2 sheets of puff pastry instead. You can also swap the puff pastry out for pie crust, wheat pie crust, or canned biscuits
  • All seasonings are adjustable to taste, and feel free to leave out anything you don’t like or swap in something else

How to Cook Chicken Pot Pie in the Air Fryer

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F
  2. Grease your baking dish with nonstick spray or butter
grease baking dish with nonstick spray
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, peas and carrots, potatoes, condensed soup, and all the seasonings, stirring to mix them evenly
in a bowl mix carrots, peas, chicken, soup, and seasonings
  1. Transfer the mixture to your baking dish. If you are using ramekins, portion the mixture out evenly between them
transfer chicken mixture to baking dishes
  1. Top each dish with a square of puff pastry that’s cut to fit so that it just hangs over the edge (you can also cut it in a circle to fit the top, or crimp it around the edges like a pie crust if you prefer)
lay puff pastry on top of dish
  1. Use a knife or scissors to make an ‘X’ shaped cut in the center of the puff pastry dough to allow steam to escape
cut a hole in the top of the puff pastry to vent
  1. Brush the top of the pastry dough with the beaten egg using a pastry brush
brush the top of the puff pastry with a beaten egg
  1. Place your pot pies into the preheated air fryer basket
add uncooked chicken pot pie to air fryer basket
  1. Cook on the air fry setting for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is hot and bubbling
  2. Carefully remove from the air fryer (they will be hot) and serve
overhead view dipping a spoon into the broken crust of a chicken pot pie

What to Serve With Chicken Pot Pie

  • Crudites
  • Bruschetta
  • Green salad
  • German potato salad
  • Corn on the cob
  • Cheesy cauliflower
  • Roasted onions
  • Butternut squash
  • Coleslaw
  • Apple slaw
  • Fried cabbage
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Hasselback potatoes
  • Garlic bread
  • Applesauce
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Fruit salad
  • Watermelon
  • Iced tea

From starters and sides to desserts and drinks, there are so many great things to serve with chicken pot pie!

Try your homemade chicken pot pie in the air fryer with my crispy Air Fryer Bruschetta, quick Air Fryer Frozen Corn on the Cob, cheesy Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower, tasty Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries, comforting Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes With Cheese, soft Frozen Garlic Knots in the Air Fryer, or sip on a Vodka Sweet Tea Lemonade.

Recipe FAQs

Can Pot Pies Be Cooked in an Air Fryer?

Yes, pot pies can be cooked in an air fryer. In fact, the air fryer may be used for both homemade and frozen pot pie options, though the cooking times will vary between the two.

It is a faster cooking method than the conventional oven, but still delivers a golden brown crust and piping hot filling.

How Long to Cook Chicken Pot Pie in an Air Fryer?

Generally, it takes between 15-20 minutes to cook a chicken pot pie in an air fryer. There will be some variation based on the size of your pie, as well as the power of your specific air fryer.

Frozen pot pies take about 5 minutes longer than a homemade one, to account for the colder starting temperature.

What is the Sauce Made of in Chicken Pot Pie?

The sauce in chicken pot pie is made of equal parts flour and butter cooked into a roux. Then, chicken broth and milk or cream is added and cooked until thickened.

To shortcut this process, a can of condensed soup, whether chicken or another flavor, may be used.

Can You Overcook a Pot Pie?

Yes, you can overcook a pot pie, which usually results in a burned top crust. You can cover the top in foil to mitigate overbrowning, only uncovering it for the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.

That said, pot pies are fairly forgiving so as long as you don’t lose track of it and leave it in cooking for an extended period of time, you should be fine.

How to Reheat Chicken Pot Pie in Air Fryer

To reheat chicken pot pie in an air fryer, place your desired portion into an oven safe dish in the air fryer basket or rack. Cook on the air fry setting at 325°F for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through.

Alternatively, you can place a piece of foil under the pot pie slice if you don’t have an appropriate dish. Just make sure not to block air flow by covering the rack completely.

Recipe Pro Tips

  • For a double crust option use a second sheet of puff pastry. Cut squares or circles to fit the bottom of your dish. Air fry the crust alone for 3 minutes at 350°F to start to cook it, then add the filling on top and proceed with the rest of the recipe
  • Make sure to thaw your puff pastry beforehand if you’re using frozen. If you forget, microwave it for 30 seconds to make it pliable enough to work with
chicken pot pie cooked in the air fryer on a plate with a fork

Storage and Reheating

  • Store leftover chicken pot pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
  • To reheat chicken pot pie in the air fryer, place a serving into an 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

More Air Fryer Chicken Recipes to Try

Final Thoughts

This homemade chicken pot pie in the air fryer is such an easy way to make your favorite comfort food classic. Whether you choose to make one large pie, or a few mini pies, they all turn out golden brown and delicious.

I love pot pies because they’re so easy to tweak the meats, vegetables, crust, and even the sauce to your liking (or based on the time you have and what’s available). After all, dinner shouldn’t have to be stressful!

If you don’t want to make your own pot pie, no sweat! Check out my recipe for Frozen Chicken Pot Pie in the Air Fryer for a time-saving alternative.

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Chicken Pot Pie in the Air Fryer (Homemade Recipe With Puff Pastry)

This easy chicken pot pie in the air fryer is a convenient way to enjoy homemade comfort food. At just 15 minutes of cooking time and minimal prep, it’s perfect for weeknight meals.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 342 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
  • 8 Ounce can peas and carrots (drained)
  • 15 Ounce can new potatoes (diced and drained)
  • 10.5 Ounce can cream of chicken soup with herbs
  • 1 Sheet puff pastry (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 Tsp salt
  • 1 Tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tsp dried parsley
  • ½ Tsp black pepper
  • 1 Large egg (beaten)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350°F
  • Grease your baking dish with nonstick spray or butter
  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, peas and carrots, potatoes, condensed soup, and all the seasonings, stirring to mix them evenly
    2 Cups cooked chicken, 8 Ounce can peas and carrots, 15 Ounce can new potatoes, 10.5 Ounce can cream of chicken soup with herbs, 1 Tsp salt, 1 Tsp onion powder, 1 Tsp garlic powder, 1 Tsp dried parsley, ½ Tsp black pepper
  • Transfer the mixture to your baking dish. If you are using ramekins, portion the mixture out evenly between them
  • Top each dish with a square of puff pastry that’s cut to fit so that it just hangs over the edge (you can also cut it in a circle to fit the top, or crimp it around the edges like a pie crust if you prefer)
    1 Sheet puff pastry
  • Use a knife or scissors to make an ‘X’ shaped cut in the center of the puff pastry dough to allow steam to escape
  • Brush the top of the pastry dough with the beaten egg using a pastry brush
    1 Large egg
  • Place your pot pies into the preheated air fryer basket
  • Cook on the air fry setting for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is hot and bubbling
  • Carefully remove from the air fryer (they will be hot) and serve

Notes

  • Any leftover chicken is fine, light or dark meat. You can also swap the chicken for turkey, steak, or another meat of your choosing
  • Feel free to use frozen mixed vegetables instead of the canned peas and carrots
  • I typically get canned whole new potatoes and cut them myself, but pre-diced is fine too. You can also use fresh potatoes, but you’ll need to cook them so they’re soft
  • Cream of chicken with herbs is best for flavor, but you can swap in regular cream of chicken, cream of celery, or cream of mushroom if preferred. If you have a stove, you can also make your own base from ¼ cup butter and ¼ flour cooked into a roux, then add 1 ½ cups chicken stock and ½ cup milk and cook until thickened
  • If you want a double crust, use 2 sheets of puff pastry instead. You can also swap the puff pastry out for pie crust, wheat pie crust, or canned biscuits
  • All seasonings are adjustable to taste, and feel free to leave out anything you don’t like or swap in something else
  • For a double crust option use a second sheet of puff pastry. Cut squares or circles to fit the bottom of your dish. Air fry the crust alone for 3 minutes at 350°F to start to cook it, then add the filling on top and proceed with the rest of the recipe
  • Make sure to thaw your puff pastry beforehand if you’re using frozen. If you forget, microwave it for 30 seconds to make it pliable enough to work with
  • Store leftover chicken pot pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months
  • To reheat chicken pot pie in the air fryer, place a serving into an 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 of ingredients, any swaps or adjustments, and total quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only

Nutrition

Serving: 334gCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1685mgPotassium: 582mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 2.8gVitamin A: 687.5IUVitamin C: 7.6mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3.4mg
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