3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants (Printable View)

Buttery croissants filled with Nutella, air fried to golden perfection in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastries

01 - 4 store-bought croissants

→ Spread

02 - ½ cup Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread)

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts or powdered sugar

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge.
03 - Spread about 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant, then lightly press the halves together.
04 - Place croissants in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
05 - Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and the Nutella is melted.
06 - Remove carefully and, if desired, top with chopped hazelnuts or a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely done in under ten minutes, making them perfect for mornings when you want bakery-quality results without the stress.
  • The air fryer does something special here—it crisps the exterior while the Nutella gets warm and gooey, creating that contrast that makes each bite memorable.
  • There's almost no skill required, which means even a burnt-toast morning can turn into a small victory.
02 -
  • The Nutella will be lava-hot inside even when the croissant feels cool to the touch, so take that first bite gently and let your mouth adjust to the temperature.
  • If you pack the Nutella in too thick, it'll ooze out dramatically during cooking—which honestly tastes amazing, but it can make a mess in your air fryer basket. Aim for generous but restrained.
03 -
  • Keep your Nutella at room temperature before spreading—cold Nutella fights back and tears the delicate croissant dough, while the right temperature spreads like silk.
  • If you're making these for a group, assemble them all first and then air fry them together, which means your croissants finish at the same moment and you're not chasing different cooking times for each batch.
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