Alright, let’s talk about them air fryer pop tarts, eh? I ain’t no fancy cook or nothin’, but even I can make these things. And lemme tell ya, they’re a whole lot better than them store-bought ones, and cheaper too! Waste not, want not, that’s what my old ma used to say.
First off, you gotta get yourself some dough. You know, the kind you use for pies and such. Don’t go buyin’ that fancy pre-made stuff, make it yourself! It ain’t hard, just flour, some shortening, a bit of salt and water. Mix it all up, roll it out thin, like real thin, you hear? The thinner the better, makes ’em nice and crispy.
Now for the good stuff, the fillin’. You can put pretty much anything you want in these things. Jam is always good, apple, strawberry, whatever you got lyin’ around. I like to use that canned fruit stuff sometimes, saves a bit of time, you know? And if you’re feelin’ fancy, you can put some of that cream cheese stuff in there too, makes it all gooey and delicious. But for plain old country livin’ folks like us, a bit of homemade apple butter is all you need.
- Dough: Homemade or store-bought, your choice.
- Filling: Jam, fruit, cream cheese, whatever you like.
- Frosting: Optional, but makes it extra special. Just powdered sugar and a bit of milk will do.
Okay, so you got your dough rolled out, and your fillin’ ready. Now you gotta cut that dough into rectangles, about the size of them store-bought pop tarts. Put a spoonful of fillin’ on one half of the rectangle, then fold the other half over and press the edges together real good. You don’t want that fillin’ leakin’ out, now do ya? Use a fork to crimp the edges, makes it look nice and keeps it all sealed up tight. My old hands ain’t as steady as they used to be, but even I can manage it.
Now for the air fryer part. Preheat that thing to about 350 degrees. Don’t go crankin’ it up too high, you’ll burn the things. Put them pop tarts in the air fryer basket, but don’t overcrowd ’em. Give ’em some space to breathe, you know? Cook ’em for about 8 to 10 minutes, flip ’em halfway through so they get nice and golden brown on both sides. You gotta keep an eye on ’em, though. Every air fryer is different, and you don’t want ’em burnt to a crisp. When they’re nice and golden brown, take ’em out and let ’em cool a bit before you eat ’em. Burn your mouth once, and you’ll have wished you just waited.
And if you’re feelin’ extra fancy, you can put some frostin’ on ’em. Just mix up some powdered sugar with a bit of milk, and drizzle it over the top. Or if you got some sprinkles layin’ around, throw those on too. Kids love that kinda stuff. Makes them look all store bought and pretty. Me? I like ’em just plain, with a cup of strong coffee. That’s my kinda breakfast.
Now, I know some folks might say, “Why bother makin’ your own pop tarts when you can just buy ’em at the store?” Well, lemme tell you somethin’. These homemade ones taste a whole lot better, and you know exactly what’s goin’ into ’em. No funny chemicals or preservatives, just good old-fashioned ingredients. And it’s cheaper too, especially if you got a big family to feed. A penny saved is a penny earned, that’s what they say. Besides, it’s kinda fun to make your own stuff, gives you somethin’ to do on a rainy day.
So there you have it, my fool-proof recipe for air fryer pop tarts. Give it a try, and I bet you’ll never go back to them store-bought ones again. And don’t be scared to experiment with different fillings neither. That’s the fun part! You can put anything you want in these things. Peanut butter and jelly, chocolate hazelnut spread, even leftover pie fillin’. The possibilities are endless! You can even make savory ones if you want. Just use some leftover chicken or beef, add some veggies and cheese, and you got yourself a whole meal. Now get cookin’!
And one last thing, don’t forget to clean up after yourself. Ain’t nothin’ worse than a messy kitchen. Wash them dishes, wipe down the counters, and put everything away. Your future self will thank you for it. Besides it keeps the bugs away.
So there you have it. Homemade air fryer pop tarts, easy as pie. Now go on and make yourself a batch. You won’t regret it.
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