Crispy Air Fryer Tuna and Onion Puff Pastry Pockets
These Air Fryer Tuna and Onion Puff Pastries are the ultimate solution. Golden, flaky, and packed with a perfectly spiced tuna filling, this budget-friendly recipe comes together in under 20 minutes.
By using convenient pantry staples and your trusty air fryer, you get all the irresistible crunch of traditional deep-fried pastries with a fraction of the effort.
Ingredients:
- 3 Pastry sheets (Thawed if frozen)
- 1 Can of tuna (Drained)
- 1 Onion (Finely sliced)
- 1 tbsp Oil (For sautéing)
- Chopped spring onion (To taste)
- ½ tsp Cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Chili pieces (Adjust for heat)
- Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until they are soft and translucent.
- Stir in the cinnamon powder, garlic powder, chili pieces, and salt. Mix thoroughly to let the spices toast and become fragrant.
- Add the canned tuna to the pan, breaking up any large chunks, and mix well with the spiced onions.
- Turn off the heat and gently fold in the fresh, chopped spring onion. Let the filling cool slightly.
- Lay out your pastry sheets and cut them into your desired sizes and shapes (squares or rectangles work best).
- Place a generous spoonful of the prepared tuna filling right into the center of each pastry piece.
- Fold the pastry sheet over the filling to enclose it. Use the tines of a fork to firmly press and seal the edges together, preventing any filling from escaping.
- Place the pastries in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 200°C for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and beautifully golden brown.
- For the absolute best taste and texture, enjoy these savory pockets warm!
Meal Prep & Freezing Instructions
You can easily freeze these pastries! Assemble and seal the pockets, but do not cook them. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze solid, then transfer them to an airtight freezer container. When hunger strikes, cook them straight from frozen in the air fryer—just add 2–3 extra minutes to the cooking time!
