3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants (Printable Version)

Delightful flaky croissants filled with melty Nutella and crisped in an air fryer.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Set the air fryer to 350°F and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally halfway through to create a hinge without separating completely.
03 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant, then gently press the 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 - Carefully remove croissants and top with chopped hazelnuts or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in ten minutes with ingredients you probably have right now
  • Air frying makes them incredibly crisp without heating up the whole oven
  • The contrast between warm flaky pastry and melted chocolate feels like a café dessert
02 -
  • Overfilling the croissants causes the Nutella to leak out during air frying
  • Room temperature Nutella spreads much more smoothly than cold from the fridge
  • These taste best within minutes of cooking while the chocolate is still melted
03 -
  • Work quickly once the Nutella is out of the jar so it does not start to stiffen up again
  • Use a small sieve for the most even dusting of powdered sugar
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