Frozen Chicken Pot Pie in the Air Fryer: Freezer to Fantastic! - Dinners Done Quick (2024)

Sometimes, you just don’t feel like making dinner. I hear that! So, why not make a frozen chicken pot pie in the air fryer instead? Enjoy this comfort food classic straight from your freezer, in less time than the oven. It comes out hot and delicious, ready to enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Flaky pastry crust around chunks of chicken, hearty vegetables, and a creamy, stick to your ribs sauce. Sound good? Well then, you’ll love a frozen chicken pot pie fresh from the air fryer.

Of course, the air fryer isn’t just limited to chicken pot pies (though they’re a classic for a reason). You’ll also find turkey, beef, and vegetable pot pies in your grocery store’s freezer section, and they’re all equally delicious fresh from the air fryer.

Frozen pot pies are available in a variety of sizes, which suit many different sized models of air fryer. There’s mini 7 ounce pot pies, standard 10 ounce, and even family sized 15-ounce versions to choose from.

While you could technically microwave it a bit faster, the crust always gets soggy. The air fryer provides that golden brown crispy crust like the oven, but in less time. It’s win-win!

What You Need: Ingredients

• Frozen pot pie, any flavor, brand, and size

Ingredient Notes

• This recipe works with any flavor or brand of frozen pot pie. There’s typically chicken, turkey, beef, or vegetable to choose from. Popular brands include Banquet, Marie Callender’s, Bremer, Boston Market, Amy’s, and Swanson. I’m using Marie Callender’s 10-ounce chicken pot pie today
• Cooking times vary slightly between different pot pie sizes:

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Pot Pie in an Air Fryer:

1. Preheat your air fryer to 360°F
2. Remove the pot pie from the box and any wrapping. If it comes in a foil pie pan, leave it in the pan (otherwise you can place it in directly). To avoid a very brown crust, you may wrap the edges of the pot pie in foil

3. Place the frozen pot pie into the preheated air fryer basket

4. Cook on the air fry setting for 25 minutes at 360°F (based on a 10-ounce pot pie)
5. Pot pie is done when 165°F internal temperature is reached and the crust is golden brown. Add additional time if needed in 5-minute increments to achieve this
6. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving (it will be very hot)

What Goes With Chicken Pot Pie?

• Zucchini
• Summer squash
• German potato salad
• Creamed spinach
• Corn on the cob
• Roasted leeks
• Jalapeno poppers
• Mashed potatoes
• Arugula salad
• Spinach salad
• Cucumber salad
• Fennel salad
• Tomato salad
• Fresh fruit

There are lots of great dishes that go with chicken pot pie! I try to stick to less heavy sides, since the pastry is so rich and flaky already. The good news is that since your pot pie is frozen, you’ll have plenty of time to make a nice side since you don’t need to prep the main course!

Try frozen chicken pot pie in the air fryer with my easy Air Fryer Frozen Corn on the Cob, creamy Air Fryer Leeks, spicy TGI Fridays Jalapeno Poppers in the Air Fryer, zesty Vinegar Cucumber Onion Salad, or some comforting Air Fryer Squash Casserole.

Recipe FAQs

Recipe Pro Tips

• I don’t recommend covering the entire pot pie in foil, as that does extend cooking time. Rather, I only foil around the edges of the crust to prevent browning
• The paper pans the Marie Callender pot pies come in are safe to put in your air fryer as well (in addition to the foil ones)
• Note that it’s normal for some drips to occur as the sauce will bubble over the sides. You may want to put parchment or a liner of some kind under the pie for easier cleanup

Storage and Reheating

• Store any leftover chicken pot pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not refreeze once you have cooked the pie
• To reheat leftover pot pie, place it back into the foil pan (or another similar 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 Frozen Chicken Favorites to Try

• Frozen Chicken Fries in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Chicken
• Frozen Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
• Trader Joe’s Air Fryer Orange Chicken
• Frozen Chicken Cordon Bleu in the Air Fryer
• Trader Joe’s Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer

Final Thoughts

This frozen chicken pot pie in the air fryer gets dinner on the table with no prep even required. It takes nearly half the time of a conventional oven (not including preheat), plus it doesn’t heat up your house. That makes this convenient meal perfect year round!

Feel free to take that extra time to make a nice, lighter side dish to accompany your pot pie to complete the meal.

If you want to try your hand at making your own, make sure to check out my easy recipe for homemade Chicken Pot Pie in the Air Fryer. While there is some minimal prep, it cooks even faster than its frozen counterpart, so it’s totally worth it!