If you love warm, melty cheese and flaky pastry, this air fryer ham and cheese puff pastry is perfect. It’s quick, easy, and makes a great breakfast, snack, or party appetizer. Using store-bought puff pastry means you can prepare these in just a few minutes, and the air fryer makes them golden and crispy without heating up the oven.
This recipe is very flexible. You can use any type of ham (sliced, cooked, or leftover holiday ham) and your favorite cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, or Gruyère). The puff pastry turns beautifully golden in the air fryer, and the filling becomes hot and gooey. Serve them with a dipping sauce like honey mustard or ketchup for extra flavor.
These pastries work well as a light lunch, school snack, or game-day treat. You can even make them ahead and store them in the fridge or freezer to reheat later.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into 4 equal rectangles. - Add the Filling:
Place 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of cheese in the center of each rectangle. Fold the pastry over to form a pocket or rectangle and press the edges together. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges. - Brush with Egg Wash:
Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash for a golden finish. - Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes. - Air Fry the Pastries:
Place the pastries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8–10 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and crispy. - Cool and Serve:
Let the pastries cool for 2–3 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t overfill the pastries; too much filling can make them burst open.
- If you like extra crispy pastry, flip them halfway through cooking.
- These can be frozen before cooking. Just air fry them from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to the cook time.
Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry
Flaky puff pastry filled with gooey cheese and savory ham, air fried to golden perfection. A quick and easy snack, appetizer, or breakfast idea.
Duration
15 minutes
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 8–10 min
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices cheese
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cut puff pastry into 4 rectangles.
- Place ham and cheese on each rectangle. Fold and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Cool for 2 minutes and serve warm.
