3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants (Printable)

Delight in flaky croissants filled with Nutella, crisped perfectly for a quick indulgence.

# What You 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 and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally halfway through, forming a hinge.
03 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant and gently press halves together.
04 - Place the prepared croissants in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
05 - Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and the Nutella melts.
06 - Carefully remove croissants and optionally sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts or powdered sugar. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in ten minutes flat with ingredients you probably already have
  • The air fryer makes the outsides impossibly crisp while the chocolate turns into molten magic
02 -
  • Overfilling the croissants seems like a good idea until hot chocolate explodes in your air fryer
  • Working quickly once the air fryer beeps keeps everything warm and melty
03 -
  • Room temperature Nutella spreads like a dream without ripping the pastry
  • A slightly cooled croissant gives you that perfect crispy-chewy contrast
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