3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants (Print Version)

Buttery croissants filled with Nutella and crisped in an air fryer for a quick indulgence.

# 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

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
02 - Slice each croissant in half horizontally, leaving a hinge intact.
03 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant and gently press halves together.
04 - Place croissants in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
05 - Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes until croissants are golden and Nutella is melted.
06 - Remove carefully and, if desired, garnish with chopped hazelnuts or a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes flat, no waiting around for yeast to do its thing.
  • The contrast between shattering pastry and oozy, warm Nutella is genuinely addictive.
  • You can make these with ingredients already in your pantry, no special shopping required.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat step or you'll end up with one side golden and the other pale—the initial heat is what creates that shattering exterior.
  • If your Nutella is cold from the fridge, it spreads better, but warm Nutella melts faster during cooking, which means a more luxurious filling with less chance of dry pockets.
03 -
  • Keep your Nutella at room temperature for easiest spreading, but not so warm it becomes runny and escapes during cooking.
  • If you don't have an air fryer, a regular oven at 350°F will work fine—just add 3 to 5 extra minutes and watch them carefully to catch them at golden rather than burnt.
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