Easy Air Fryer Toaster Strudel! This quick and easy breakfast air fryer recipe uses frozen toaster strudel and only takes a few minutes to prepare—the perfect early-morning treat.

Air Fryer Toaster Strudel

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There are mornings when you just need a sweet treat to start the day with a hot cup of coffee or tea! We started using the air fryer to make frozen toaster strudel, which has been life-changing.

We now keep boxes of toaster strudel in the back freezer, so we are always prepared for those mornings when we just need a little pick-me-up. As the weather gets colder, I only want to curl up with a hot toaster strudel, a cup of chai tea, and the fireplace roaring.

If I throw in a good book, I may stay on the couch for a while. My emails can wait an hour or two while I snuggle with one of the cats.

If you can't curl up in the chair all morning and have to run out the door, don't worry—these air-fried toaster strudels are great for enjoying on the road. They are the perfect sweet handheld treat.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make an epic Air Fryer Toaster Strudelk! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Frozen Toaster Strudel

We make this recipe with Pillsbury Toaster Strudel but you can use any store bought brand available in your local grocery store. Just make sure to check the cooking time just in case they are a different size.

The toaster strudel is kept in the freezer section of the grocery store. Any flavor works great! Check out the cherry or apple filling.

Equipment

Air Fryer - We suggest getting an air fryer that is bigger than you think you will need. We found once we started using the air fryer, we ended up using it for more meals and larger meals.
Kitchen Tongs - We highly suggest getting a good pair of kitchen tongs to remove items from the air fryer and save your hands from getting burned.

How to toaster strudel in Air Fryer

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

Spread the frozen toaster strudel evenly in the air fryer. We can fit three pieces in our air fryer.

Air fry at 350°F until golden brown

Cover with icing and enjoy.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead:

For this recipe, we do not preheat the air fryer or thaw the toaster strudels beforehand.

For the best results, heat them from frozen and do not thaw them beforehand.

Storage:

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three days.

Be sure to refrigerate the icing in a separate container. Refrigerating the toaster pastries with the icing on will make the outside soggy.

Freezing/How to Freeze:

We do not suggest refreezing any leftovers cooked from frozen. The temperature changes may change their texture and make them unsafe to eat.

How to Reheat:

Leftover toaster strudels reheat well in the microwave! They heat up quickly and only need about ten seconds.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

We make this recipe with Pillsbury Toaster Strudel, but you can use any store-bought brand from your local grocery store’s freezer aisle.

Toaster strudel can vary in size, so double-check the cooking time on the package before starting.

Vegetarian + Vegan Option:

This air fryer recipe is vegetarian but not vegan. Although we have yet to see plant-based frozen toaster strudels on grocery store shelves, we have found many recipes online if you want to make them.

Gluten-Free:

Look for a gluten-free label on your frozen toaster strudels to make this recipe safe for a gluten-free diet. Katz Gluten-Free Toaster Pastries are gluten-free and available on Amazon.

Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings:

Cook times and the maximum toaster strudels per batch will vary depending on your air fryer. We fit three toaster strudels evenly and in a single layer in our air fryer basket.

When you air fry them for the first few times, keep an eye on them to ensure the perfect cooking time for your air fryer.

Sugar-Free:

Pillsbury Strawberry Toaster Strudels contain 19 grams of sugar per serving, including icing. If you are watching your sugar intake, we have seen several sugar-free toaster pastry brands on Amazon.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Toaster Strudel

Spread the toaster strudel evenly in a single layer to give them room to expand and allow hot air to circulate through them.
Set aside the icing after opening the package so it is ready when the strudel finishes cooking.
We do not use non-stick cooking spray when making these, but we occasionally spray olive oil on the bottom of the air fryer basket. You can also use air fryer parchment paper to help make it easier to remove the pastries.
Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Toaster Strudel

Make mornings extra sweet with these heat-and-go Air Fryer Toaster Strudels! Here are some menu planning suggestions to make breakfast time easy and yummy.

Sides: 3 Ingredient Sausage Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls, Sausage Breakfast Biscuit Cups, Air Fryer Hash Browns, Red Breakfast Potatoes, Air Fryer Pancakes, Air Fryer Bacon

Main Dishes: Eggs in a Basket, Cinnamon Toast, Crock Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Crock Pot Ham and Cheese Grits, CrockPot Carrot Cake Oatmeal, Copy Cat Egg McMuffins

Desserts: 2 Ingredient Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Cups, Bisquick Blueberry Muffins, Pancake Muffins, Easy Homemade Banana Bread, Raspberry Coffee Cake, Muffin Mix Pancakes

Drinks: Copy Cat Starbucks Frappuccino, Crock Pot Caramel Latte, CrockPot Pumpkin Spice Latte, Crock Pot Mexican Hot Chocolate, Crock Pot Hot Dulce de Leche Chai