Nutella Air Fryer Croissants (Printer View)

Flaky croissants filled with creamy Nutella, air fried to golden perfection in minutes.

# Components:

→ Pastries

01 - 4 store-bought croissants

→ Spread

02 - 1/2 cup Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread)

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts or powdered sugar

# Method:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Slice each croissant in half horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge.
03 - Spread about 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant, then lightly press the halves together.
04 - Place croissants in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
05 - Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes, or until croissants are golden and Nutella is melted.
06 - Remove carefully and, if desired, top with chopped hazelnuts or powdered sugar. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than your coffee brews, yet tastes like pure decadence.
  • No real baking skills required, just a willingness to let Nutella do the heavy lifting.
  • The contrast between the shattered, buttery exterior and warm, gooey center is honestly irresistible.
02 -
  • The croissants continue to cook slightly after you remove them, so pull them out when they're golden but not dark brown, or they'll be crispy-hard instead of crispy-tender.
  • Don't skip the preheat—a cold air fryer will leave you with a soft, limp croissant, which defeats the entire purpose of this recipe.
03 -
  • If you don't have an air fryer, a conventional oven at 350°F works fine—just bake for 8 to 10 minutes and watch them closely so they don't overbake.
  • Room-temperature Nutella spreads like butter and distributes evenly; cold Nutella will tear your delicate croissant apart.
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