Air Fryer Chicken Pot Pie

This easy Air Fryer Chicken Pot Pie recipe is a fast and convenient way to make a classic comfort food the whole family will love. Flaky pie crust filled with nourishing chicken and vegetables, and elevated with delicious herbs and seasonings makes this the ultimate one dish meal.

Chicken pot pie is an iconic, all-American food that is known for being hearty, nourishing, and satisfying. Although there are reports that pot pies originated in ancient Greece, European settlers brought it over to the United States and it became a popular way for Americans to make use of leftover meat and vegetables.

In the early 20th century, with the advent of the microwave, frozen chicken pot pie further solidified this comforting dish as one of the most popular American comfort food classics.

And it's still a delicious and easy dinner idea enjoyed by families all over the country today! We make a homemade pot pie when we want a one-pot meal for busy weeknight dinners. But it's also satisfying and hearty enough to make for Sunday supper.

🌟 Why this recipe works

This air fryer chicken pot pie recipe is sure to become a regular family favorite in your dinner rotation, too!

• Ultimate comfort food - this comforting chicken pot pie is super hearty and satisfying.
• Great way to use leftovers - chicken pot pies are the perfect way to enjoy leftover rotisserie chicken or other cooked chicken, as well as leftover vegetables.
• Easy & fast- Store-bought pie crust, frozen vegetables, and cooked chicken make this a fast and easy recipe. And using an air fryer helps cook the chicken pot pie in a fraction of the time compared to a conventional oven.
• Versatile - As you'll see from the Substitution notes below, there are a lot of different ways you can make this chicken pot pie to your personal taste preference using ingredients you already have on hand!

🛒 Ingredient notes

Here's what you need to make this delicous pot pie:

• Pie Crust - Store-bought pie crust saves time and energy when making this delicious chicken dinner. However, if you have a few extra minutes, this easy homemade pie dough recipe is absolutely worth it! You'll pre-bake the bottom crust first until it's fully baked (about 5-7 minutes). Then the second crust goes over the top of the filling. See the Substitutions notes for alternatives.
• Chicken - This is the perfect recipe to use up leftover rotisserie chicken meat! Or you can cook up 2 chicken breasts and cube them.
• Vegetables - Frozen mixed vegetables save the day in so many dinner recipes, and they help make this air fryer chicken pot pie recipe even faster. Use your favorite 10-ounce package of frozen vegetables; we use one that has corn, peas, and carrots.
• Cream of chicken soup - To make things faster, this recipe uses one small 10.5 ounce can of cream of chicken soup. See the Substitutions notes below for alternatives.
• Herbs - You'll need chopped fresh parsley and chopped fresh thyme leaves.
• Seasonings - Use garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and pepper to boost the flavor of this delicious air fryer chicken pot pie.
• Egg - An egg wash adds a brilliant sheen and beautifully baked crust. Without it, the pie looks unfinished.

Substitutions:

• You can substitute homemade pie crust, puff pastry, or biscuit dough for the pie crust.
• If you don't want to use cream of chicken soup, you can heat up one cup of chicken broth in a saucepan and whisk in about 2 tablespoons of flour until combined and creamy.
• You can substitute the cooked chicken with cooked turkey meat, cooked ground beef or chuck meat, or an equal amount of hearty vegetables.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

A full list of ingredients plus detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here are detailed step-by-step photos to show you how to make this air fryer pot pie recipe.

1. Spray an oven safe baking pan with cooking spray or grease with butter. You can also line with parchment paper.
2. Gently roll out one of the store-bought pie crusts and press into the bottom of the greased pan and up the sides. Use a knife to cut away any excess pie crust around the edges. Use a fork to poke a few holes at the bottom.
3. Lower the pan into the air fryer basket. I use a silicone sling to make it easier lowering and lifting the pan in and out of the air fryer.

4. Pre-bake the bottom crust at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, until the crust is baked through. This helps prevent a soggy bottom during the second main cooking time.
5. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, cream of chicken soup, vegetables, and all of the seasonings until well combined.
6. Once the bottom crust is baked, lift the pan out of the air fryer basket and fill the pan with the filling mixture.

7. Gently roll out the second pie crust over the top of the filling, once again cutting away excess dough. Using the tines of a fork, press down on the dough to seal it around the top edge of the baking pan. Use a small knife to cut 3-5 slits into the top of the pie crurst.
8. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the egg over the entire top of the crust.
9. Bake at 350°F for 15 to 17 minutes, until the top of the crust is a beautiful golden brown.

Note: if you use a different crust/dough, different filling, or different size pan, that will affect the bake time and you may find you need additional cook time.

Allow the chicken pot pie to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

🍷 🥂 Wine pairings

Air fryer chicken pot pies pair well with crisp white wines or fruit-forward red wines with low tannins. Try pairing a dry white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris. For red wines, try serving this with a Pinot Noir.

🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

• Air fryer - You'll need a larger air fryer, such as an 8-quart or 10-quart air fryer. We make this in our Ninja Foodi multicooker.
• Baking pan - Any oven safe pan will work, but we prefer to use baking pans that are made specifically to fit our particular air fryer. You can also make mini chicken pot pies in ramekins.
• Mixing bowl and spoon - You'll need a large mixing bowl and wooden spoon to mix together the filling.
• Silicone sling - A silicone sling is optional, but I always use one because it makes it easier to lower and lift the pan in and out of the air fryer.