Make these Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Pockets using only 4 ingredients! All you need is ham, cheese, tortillas, and butter to make these simple yet epic melty pockets! Enjoy them right away or freeze for later.
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If you've read my blog, then you probably know by now that I like to keep my recipes as simple as possible. These are my version of homemade ham and cheese Hot Pockets. I always have tortillas in my pantry, so that’s what I used in this recipe. I love creating recipes using ingredients that I already have on hand. That’s how I got the nickname, Munchy Goddess!
Recipe Video:
Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- This recipe is a quick lunch or dinner idea that can easily be made in just 15 minutes or less! Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Make your own homemade Hot Pockets using flour tortilla wraps. No dough needed.
- These ham and cheese pockets are freezer friendly.
- Make these pockets a day or two ahead of time.
- Just like my Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups, these are a great idea for an easy lunch for the kids at home or on the go. My kids give these a 10 out of 10!
Q&A:
Yes, please see freezer instructions below.
If you are looking to make these low carb, just swap out the flour tortilla for your favorite low carb tortilla wrap.
Absolutely! You can use whichever shredded cheese you prefer.
What To Serve With Ham and Cheese Pockets:
Equipment Needed:
- Air Fryer
Ingredients:
- Flour Tortillas - I used 8 inch flour tortillas.
- Ham - I used smoked deli ham slices
- Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
- Softened Butter
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Stack the tortillas on a microwave safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds.
2. Chop the ham into small pieces.
3. To the center of a tortilla, add cheese, ham, and more cheese.
4. Fold the edges of the tortilla in and the fold up the tortilla through the middle until closed. Repeat for the remaining 3 tortilla wraps.
5. Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 5 minutes.
6. Brush the top of each tortilla with the softened butter. Top with shredded cheese. Be sure to press the cheese down into the butter so it sticks.
7. Add the pockets to the air fryer, seam down, and cook for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted. Be sure to check on them halfway through.
8. Carefully remove the pockets from the air fryer. Let them cool, then enjoy!
Oven Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Warm the tortillas in the microwave using a tortilla warmer or covered with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.
3. Chop the ham into small pieces.
4. Laying a tortilla flat, add ¼ cup of shredded cheese to the center of the tortilla, then add the ham, and more cheese.
5. Fold the outer edges in and then fold the tortilla up through the middle until closed. Repeat with the remaining 3 tortillas.
6. Spread softened butter on top of each wrap and then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Be sure the cheese sticks to the butter.
7. Place the ham and cheese pockets seam down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
8. Remove the pockets from the oven, let cool, then enjoy for lunch, dinner, or a snack.
Make Ahead Method:
1. Prepare the ham and cheese pockets as directed in the recipe, but do not cook.
2. Individually wrap each pocket with parchment paper and place in a freezer bag.
3. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
4. Cook the pockets by removing the parchment paper and cooking them seam down in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 380 Fahrenheit until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Freezer Instructions:
1. Prepare ham and cheese pockets as directed in the recipe, except don’t cook.
2. Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
3. To cook from frozen, put the pockets in the air fryer, seam down, for 5 to 7 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Cheese - I used shredded Cheddar Jack cheese, but you can use shredded Cheddar, Mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend.
- Tortillas - Spinach, wheat or low carb tortillas can be used instead of flour tortillas if that’s what you prefer.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until warm throughout.
Pro Tips:
- Be sure to warm the tortillas before use. Otherwise, they make crack when you fold them.
- Make sure all the shredded cheese on top of the pockets is pressed down into the softened butter. This holds it in place so it doesn’t fly around in the air fryer.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
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Easy Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Pockets
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 8 slices ham
- 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Stack the tortillas on a microwave safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds.
- Chop the ham into small pieces.
- To the center of a tortilla, add cheese, ham, and more cheese.
- Fold the edges of the tortilla in and the fold up the tortilla through the middle until closed. Repeat for the remaining 3 tortilla wraps.
- Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Brush the top of each tortilla with the softened butter. Top with shredded cheese. Be sure to press the cheese down into the butter so it sticks.
- Add the pockets to the air fryer, seam down, and cook for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted. Be sure to check on them halfway through.
- Carefully remove the pockets from the air fryer. Let them cool, then enjoy!
Oven Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave using a tortilla warmer or covered with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.
- Chop the ham into small pieces.
- Laying a tortilla flat, add ¼ cup of shredded cheese to the center of the tortilla, then add the ham, and more cheese.
- Fold the outer edges in and then fold the tortilla up through the middle until closed. Repeat with the remaining 3 tortillas.
- Spread softened butter on top of each wrap and then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Be sure the cheese sticks to the butter.
- Place the ham and cheese pockets seam down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the pockets from the oven, let cool, then enjoy for lunch, dinner, or a snack.
Make Ahead Method:
- Prepare the ham and cheese pockets as directed in the recipe, but do not cook.
- Individually wrap each pocket with parchment paper and place in a freezer bag.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Cook the pockets by removing the parchment paper and cooking them seam down in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.
Freezer Instructions:
- Prepare ham and cheese pockets as directed in the recipe, except don’t cook.
- Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To cook from frozen, put the pockets in the air fryer, seam down, for 5 to 7 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
- Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups
- Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Wraps
- Air Fryer Hot Italian Wraps
- Air Fryer Tuna Melt Wraps
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.
- Be sure to warm the tortillas before use. Otherwise, they make crack when you fold them.
- Make sure all the shredded cheese on top is pressed down into the soften. This holds it in place so it doesn’t fly around in the air fryer.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
Sandy
Delicious!!! Made these for my Mom and she absolutely loved them! Will be making these again.
jenn
Genius. So many different filling combinations. I made a Mexican Hot Pocket today and it was perfection!
Ivory
So glad to hear you enjoyed it. It's a favorite quick and easy meal at my house. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!