Pot pie is one of the most comforting foods, and the Ninja Foodi makes it incredibly easy to turn your heap of turkey leftovers into a delicious pot pie. Making a pot pie is usually time-consuming, but the Ninja Foodi allows you to use a single pot to quickly rustle up one of the tastiest pot pies you will ever taste. The air fryer function makes perfect use of the puff pastry, getting it to a tender yet crispy pie crust.

Ingredients for the best turkey pot pie

The staple behind any great pot pie recipe is the abundance of fresh vegetables. I like my pot pie to be hearty and full of flavor, so this one is loaded!

• Leftover turkey (or chicken)
• Unsalted butter
• Onion
• Mushroom
• Garlic
• Carrots
• Celery
• Yukon Gold potatoes
• Chicken broth
• Flour
• Heavy cream
• Puff pastry
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh thyme

What type of potatoes for pot pie?

Yukon Gold potatoes are an all-purpose potato. They are favored for their buttery, nutty flavor and are much more tender than a Russet potato. The skin on a Yukon Gold is fragile and tender, so you don’t need to worry about peeling the potato. I like to use Yukon Gold potatoes in my pot pie because they are so tender and creamy and because they will not overpower the pie with a chewy chunk of starch.

You can also use other all-purpose or tender potatoes like the red potato or purple potato. This can also be a creative way to add more color to your turkey pot pie.

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How to make the Ninja Foodi turkey pot pie

Step 1: sauté the veggies

Turn your Ninja Foodi on to sauté mode and medium to medium-high heat. Place the butter in the pot and allow it to melt completely. Add the onions, carrots, celery, thyme, garlic, mushrooms, salt, and pepper to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent and the garlic fills the room with fragrance.

Step 2: add the turkey and potatoes

Dump in the potatoes, chicken broth, and the turkey (or chicken). Sauté for another 5 minutes or so. The potatoes will become tender after they are fully cooked under pressure.

Step 3: pressure cook

Turn the Ninja Foodi to pressure mode and secure the pressure lid to the lock position. Be sure to set the pressure release valve to “seal” so that it can build pressure. Cook in pressure mode for 10 minutes at high and then release the pressure carefully, so you do not burn yourself. I use a rag over the pressure release valve to keep the steam water droplets from coating my nearby cabinets or burning my hands. Once the pressure is released, unlock the lid and tilt it away from you when opening. Just in case there is any residual steam, you want it to escape towards the Ninja Foodi’s back rather than toward your face while opening it.

Step 4: add the flour and cream

Stir in the flour and the cream. Be sure to mix it fully and allow the liquids to thicken up. The mixture should be fairly thick and not runny; after all, we are cooking a pot pie, not a stew. If you notice the mixture is too runny, turn your Ninja Foodi to sauté mode at medium heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes. If it is still too runny, you can add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Step 5: cover with puff pastry and air fry

Take your one sheet of thawed puff pastry and roll it out. We want to be sure it is big enough to completely coat the turkey pot pie in the Ninja Foodi pot. Use the inner air fryer basket from the Ninja Foodi as a template to cut out a circular piece of puff pastry. The black air fryer basket is about 1 inch smaller than the pot, so you will want to roll it out a couple of times to make it just slightly bigger. Then, carefully drape your puff pastry over the turkey pot pie mixture.

For a better brown color on your puff pastry, you can give it an egg wash. Use a pastry brush or silicone brush to wash some beaten egg over the top of the puff pastry.

Set your Ninja Foodi to air fry mode and cook it at 400°F for 8 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy.

Step 6: scoop and dish it up!

Use a wooden spoon so you do not scratch the non-stick coating, and carefully scoop the turkey pot pie out of the Ninja Foodi and place it in a bowl. Enjoy!

What else is cooking?

The preamble to this delicious Ninja Foodi turkey pot pie is some incredible turkey. Check out this brown sugar bourbon brined Traeger smoked turkey. The brown sugar bourbon brine makes it super tender and moist. The brown sugar bourbon glaze is deliciously sweet, and the smokiness from the bourbon helps amp up the flavor! You will have plenty of leftovers for lots of pot pie afterward!

For a more traditional turkey during the holidays, check out this wet brined Traeger smoked turkey. There really is no better way to cook a turkey; the Traeger always produces amazing birds.

If you need some sides for your turkey meal, check out this air fryer baked potato. The best part is loading it up with all the goodies.

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