3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants (Printable Version)

Buttery croissants filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread, crisped golden and ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting through completely to create a hinge.
03 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant, then gently press halves together.
04 - Place the croissants in a single layer within the air fryer basket.
05 - Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until croissants are golden brown and Nutella is melted.
06 - Remove carefully and optionally garnish with chopped hazelnuts or a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Takes boring leftover croissants and transforms them into something that tastes like a Parisian bakery in minutes
  • The air fryer creates this impossibly crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft and gooey
  • You can customize them with whatever you have lurking in your kitchen bananas strawberries nuts
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  • Overfilling the croissants will cause the Nutella to leak out and burn in your air fryer creating a mess
  • Letting them rest for 60 seconds after air frying helps the filling set slightly so you dont burn your tongue on the first bite
03 -
  • If your croissants are super fresh let them sit uncovered for a few hours to dry slightly
  • The chocolate stays hot longer than you expect so let kids wait at least two minutes before digging in
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