Nutella Puff Pastry Croissants in an Air Fryer

Nutella puff pastry croissants in an air fryer are an irresistible combination of lightness and indulgence. Made with golden, crispy pastry, they contain a creamy heart of Nutella that melts with the first bite, offering an experience of pure pleasure. Perfect for a special breakfast or as a sweet break, these croissants are a delight that pleases both young and old.
The Nutella puff pastry croissants are a treat capable of winning over anyone, thanks to the perfect combination of crispiness and creaminess and with a time-saving advantage thanks to air fryer cooking.

Nutella Puff Pastry Croissants in an Air Fryer
  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 8 Pieces
  • Cooking methods: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients for Nutella Puff Pastry Croissants in an Air Fryer:

  • 2 sheets rectangular puff pastry
  • 2 tablespoons Nutella (heaping)
  • as needed powdered sugar

Tools for Nutella Puff Pastry Croissants in an Air Fryer:

  • 1 Air Fryer
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Knife

Steps for Preparing and Cooking Nutella Puff Pastry Croissants in an Air Fryer:

  • Unroll a sheet of puff pastry on a work surface, then put two heaping tablespoons of Nutella on the pastry and spread the Nutella over the entire surface in a thin layer with a spatula.

  • Cover the Nutella-coated puff pastry with another unrolled rectangular sheet of puff pastry and make sure the two pastry sheets adhere well.

    Divide the puff pastry lengthwise into 4 parts to obtain 4 rectangles of approximately 3 inches in height, then cut the rectangles in half diagonally, obtaining 2 triangles from each rectangle; do the same for the remaining rectangles. In total, you will have 8 triangles.

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  • Starting from the base of a triangle, roll the puff pastry on itself to form a croissant. Repeat the same process for all available triangles.

    Place the croissants on the air fryer’s grill, brush them with milk, or for a more golden color after cooking, brush them with a previously beaten egg yolk.

    Cook at 320°F for about 15 minutes (check the cooking; they should be golden on the surface).

    Let the croissants cool, then sprinkle them with powdered sugar before serving.

FAQ (Questions and Answers)

  • What can I use to replace Nutella?

    With pistachio cream or jam.

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