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Air Fryer 2-Ingredient Dough Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets

Make these Hot Pockets one time using the popular, oh-so-easy 2-ingredient dough, and you'll be hooked. We like ours with Swiss, but if you prefer Cheddar, go for it.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Small Bowl for egg wash
  • 1 Whisk for egg wash
  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 ¼ cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt such as Fage®
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Optional
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour and Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Dough will be crumble. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and mix until it forms a ball. Knead until smooth, adding more flour as necessary to keep dough from sticking, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 4 equal pieces, and roll out each piece into a 4x7-inch rectangle about 4 1/8-inch thick.
  • Spread dough pieces with Dijon mustard and evenly top with Swiss cheese followed by ham slices, folded to fit. Pull up the long sides of the dough until they meet, and then pinch and seal. Tuck the ends under on the bottom, pinching and closing up dough pockets. Whisk together egg and water in a small bowl and brush egg wash onto the dough pockets.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 3 minutes. Lightly coat the air basket with cooking spray or line with a parchment liner.
  • Place dough pockets in the basket seam side down, being sure they're not touching.
  • Cook until golden brown, 9 to 10 minutes. You may have to work in batches depending on the size and brand of your air fryer. Transfer hot pockets to a wire rack, cool for 3 to 5 minutes, and serve hot.

Notes

The 2-ingredient dough is incredibly forgiving but can be sticky. Dust your work surface and hands with extra flour as needed, but avoid over-kneading to maintain tenderness. For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder and dried herbs to the dough. Ensure the pockets are well-sealed to prevent cheese leakage during cooking; a fork can help crimp the edges securely. The egg wash is key for that beautiful golden-brown crust and professional finish. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches to ensure even crisping and heating, leading to perfectly cooked hot pockets every time. Experiment with other cheese and deli meat combinations.