Description
Delicious and flaky air fryer croissants filled with creamy Nutella and chocolate chips, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. This recipe uses Pillsbury crescent rolls for ease and speed, air frying them to golden perfection in just 8 minutes.
Ingredients
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Croissants
- 1 12-ounce can Pillsbury big and flaky crescent rolls
- 5 tbsp Nutella (2 tsp per croissant)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (1/2 tbsp per croissant)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water or 2% milk
Optional Garnishes
- Melted chocolate chips
- Honey
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Croissants: Separate the crescent rolls and lay them flat on a clean surface.
- Spread Nutella: Spread about 2 teaspoons of Nutella evenly over the entire top surface of each flat crescent.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Place ½ tablespoon of chocolate chips on the large end of each crescent roll to ensure a rich filling.
- Roll Croissants: Start rolling from the large end towards the small end, enclosing the filling securely inside.
- Make Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water or 2% milk until fully combined.
- Brush Egg Wash: Using a pastry brush, apply the egg wash evenly over the surface of each uncooked croissant for a glossy finish.
- Prepare Air Fryer: Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the croissants in a single layer, leaving space for spreading.
- Air Fry: Cook the croissants in the air fryer at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes or until they turn golden brown and flaky.
- Add Garnishes: Once cooked, optionally brush with warm honey, drizzle with melted chocolate chips, and sprinkle powdered sugar for extra sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Use cooking spray to prevent sticking in the air fryer basket.
- Adjust the amount of Nutella and chocolate chips to suit your preference for sweetness and chocolate intensity.
- The egg wash helps achieve a shiny and golden crust but can be skipped for a vegan alternative by using plant-based milk and syrup glaze.
- Serve croissants warm for the best texture and flavor.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the croissants at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
