3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants (Print)

Buttery croissants filled with Nutella, crisped in an air fryer for a warm, sweet treat 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

# Directions:

01 - Set air fryer to 350°F and allow it to preheat.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally, creating a hinge without cutting completely through.
03 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant and gently close the halves.
04 - Place croissants in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
05 - Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until croissants are golden and Nutella is melted.
06 - Remove carefully; optionally garnish with chopped hazelnuts or powdered sugar and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Takes under ten minutes from start to finish but tastes like a fancy pastry shop treat
  • The air fryer creates this impossibly crispy exterior while keeping the chocolate filling dangerously molten
02 -
  • The Nutella will be lava hot so please let them sit for at least sixty seconds or you will regret it immediately
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or they will steam instead of crisp up and that is not the vibe we are going for here
03 -
  • If your croissants are super fresh let them sit uncovered on the counter for a few hours to dry out slightly before cooking
  • Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper if you are worried about sticky chocolate drips
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