Banquet Pot Pie In Air Fryer

In 1951, the first frozen pot pie comes to the world which means it was created by the C.A. Swanson company and was made with chicken. It's a basic pot pie made of these basic ingredients which are a pie crust, poultry or meat, vegetables, and gravy. And if you planing on making it at home then It is really a good way to use up leftovers for an easy meal, but today I'm going to show you how to cook this Banquet Pot Pie In Air Fryer. Actually, the name came from the pie being made aboard ships.

Are Banquet pot pies precooked?

Well Yes, and no! as all ingredients in the pie are pre-cooked except the crust which is not cooked. Some of these pot pies, you can find on the package instructions that they either tell you to cook them either in the microwave on in the oven. But since we have an air fryer we going to use it alongside the microwave to cook our Banquet Pot Pie. Just follow the instructions that you can find below and I assure you that you will have a tasty pot pie.

Can You Cook a Frozen Banquet Pot Pie in an Air Fryer?

Yes, for sure you can cook your frozen Banquet pot pie in your air fryer, and I'm sure the results will be a delicious tasty Banquet Pot Pie. Whatever your options are either a frozen chicken pot pie, a frozen turkey pot pie, or a frozen veggie pot pie, the method is the same and will work for all of them, all you need to do is follow the steps below.

Should I thaw frozen Banquet pot pie before Air frying?

No, don’t do that at all, It is meant to cook from rock hard frozen to tender and warm. If you defrost the pot pie first then your crust will have a totally different texture, and trust me it's not a good one. You will find that your pot pie got kinda mushy, especially on the underside.

How long do I cook Banquet frozen pie in an air fryer?

Many frozen pot pies need to be cooked for about 15 to 24 minutes or until you see there color turns into golden brown. If that doesn't do the job and yield a pie that's done all the way through, try baking it for 30 minutes, then reduce the air fryer temperature to 325 °F and let it cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer?

Yes, you can put aluminum foil in your air fryer, but it's not always the best option cause it can be harmful in many situations. The aluminum foil is totally okay to be used in an air fryer, but it should only go in the basket, and that because acidic foods react with aluminum, and that won't end up healthy for you. So avoid using it with ingredients like tomatoes and citrus.

What companies make chicken pot pies?

Here is the best companies brand that you can choose from to buy your pot pie:

• Banquet Chicken Pot Pie
• Boston Market Chicken Pot Pie
• Stouffer's Chicken Pot Pie
• Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pie

Is the chicken in frozen pot pies precooked?

In many cases, people will think that either a raw meat product is pre-cooked, or tried to following instructions that ultimately require them to make their food to sit for several minutes before being prodded repeatedly with a thermometer. The chicken cubes in the pot pies in whatever brand you buy to use, in our case Banquet Chicken, were pre-cooked, but the vegetables and dough were not.

Are frozen pot pies healthy?

Frozen chicken pot pies in general have high sodium, high fat, and some cholesterol, they aren't really bad for you. Let's assume you have a fairly balanced diet, as for most people, the frozen chicken pot pies will be just fine for you to eat! But, if you exercising or even having a fairly balanced diet, then frozen chicken pot pies are fairly healthy.

Banquet Pot Pie In Air Fryer Ingredients

• 1 Banquet Chicken Pot Pie Frozen, 7 oz size

Kitchen Gadget

• Air Fryer
• Tongs

Banquet Pot Pie In Air Fryer Instructions

1. Start by preheating your air fryer to 360 degrees F for about 5 minutes, this timing is only for a 7 oz. pot pies.
2. Now you want to put your Banquet frozen pot pie(s) into the basket and leave them to cook for around 21 minutes.
3. Then as the timing ends, go ahead and increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F for 2 minutes, so the top of the pot pie turns brown.
4. Finally, leave the pot pie in the closed air fryer basket for about 5 minutes once it is done, and that's to continue warming the middle.

A Quicker method with the use of Microwave

1. Microwave your Banquet pot pie for 5 to 6 minutes, if you have a smaller pot pie then check the back of the package as smaller ones need less time.
2. Now preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F and let your Banquet pot pie cook for around 2 to 3 minutes to brown the top.

Banquet Pot Pie In Air Fryer Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 249
• Total Fat 17g 27%
  • Saturated Fat 5g 25%
• Cholesterol 87mg 29%
• Sodium 81mg 4%
• Potassium 218mg 7%
• Protein 22g 44%
• Vitamin A 162%
• Vitamin C 2%
• Calcium 13%
• Iron 1%

Banquet Pot Pie In Air Fryer

Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:air fryer Courses:Air Fryer Recipes, American, Dinner

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 24 minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings:1 servingsCalories:249 kcal Best Season:Available

Description

Banquet Pot Pie In Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 Banquet Chicken Pot Pie Frozen, 7 oz size

Instructions

1. Start by preheating your air fryer to 360 degrees F for about 5 minutes, this timing is only for a 7 oz. pot pies.
2. Now you want to put your Banquet frozen pot pie(s) into the basket and leave them to cook for around 21 minutes.
3. Then as the timing ends, go ahead and increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F for 2 minutes, so the top of the pot pie turns brown.
4. Finally, leave the pot pie in the closed air fryer basket for about 5 minutes once it is done, and that's to continue warming the middle.

A Quicker method with the use of Microwave

5. Microwave your Banquet pot pie for 5 to 6 minutes, if you have a smaller pot pie then check the back of the package as smaller ones need less time.
6. Now preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F and let your Banquet pot pie cook for around 2 to 3 minutes to brown the top.