Can you put Marie Callenders in an air fryer?

Whatever Marie Callender’s pie you’re cooking, you’ll want to prep it first. That means following these first two steps:

• Remove the pie from exterior cardboard package
• Leaving the pie in the paper tray wrap foil around the pie crust edge

Wrapping the edges with foil prevents the thinner pastry crusts from burning. Here’s an example:

Do be aware it can be tricky getting the final cooked pie out of the air fryer; I recommend investing in some heat resistant cooking gloves if you’re going to using your fryer a lot. Check out these gloves over on Amazon for less than twenty bucks. They may manipulating items in the fryer a little more simple and safe. Please note, we get a small referral fee if you do make a purchase via that link.

Back to the pie though…Marie Callender’s pies come in a variety of sizes; how long you cook the pie will depend on the size of your pie. Here are some examples:

1. Preheat air fryer to 350F
2. Cook pot pie for 40 minutes at 350F
3. During the last 5 minutes remove the foil from the exterior pastry if you like a crisper or well done finish

Marie Callender’s Large Chicken Pot Pie (15 ounces)

We’ve recently updated this one (previously we recommended 40 mins at 400F), but some users reported burning, some users reported good results. This updated recipe cooks at a lower temp for some extra time:

1. Preheat air fryer to 350F
2. Cook pot pie for 60 minutes at 350F
3. During the last 5-10 minutes remove the foil from the exterior pastry if you like a crisper or well done finish

We used the COSORI to air fry this (affiliate link, we get a fee), always check your food with a good kitchen thermometer.

Can you cook a pot pie in an air fryer? Yes! Should you? Well, that’s a bit of a tougher question. While the air fryer certainly speeds up the cooking process compared to a regular oven, I wouldn’t say it adds anything in particular to the finished product. Of course if you don’t own an oven, or don’t want to turn it on for a single pie – the air fryer can shave a decent amount off the cooking time.

Other pot pies in the air fryer

• Boston Market Chicken Pot Pie – 16 ounce
• Banquet Chicken Pot Pie – 7 ounce

Please ensure your food is always thoroughly cooked. We recommend investing in a reliable kitchen thermometer. Check out the affordable selection on Amazon - there's something at every price point.

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