3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants (Print view)

Flaky croissants filled with Nutella, air fried until golden and melty for a quick indulgence.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Pastries

01 - 4 store-bought croissants

→ Spread

02 - 1/2 cup Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts or powdered sugar

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Slice each croissant in half horizontally without cutting completely through, forming a hinge.
03 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant, then gently press the 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 becomes melty.
06 - Carefully remove croissants and, if desired, top with chopped hazelnuts or dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes flat, which means you can satisfy a chocolate craving faster than you can brew a full pot of coffee.
  • The air fryer transforms a soft croissant into something crispy on the outside while the Nutella gets perfectly melty inside—textural heaven.
  • So simple that even when you're half-asleep you can still pull off something that tastes like a French bakery made it.
02 -
  • The Nutella will be molten hot inside, so let them cool for at least a minute before biting in or you'll burn the roof of your mouth—I learned this the hard way and regretted it immediately.
  • If you're using an oven instead of an air fryer, bump the time to 8–10 minutes and keep a closer eye because regular heat works differently and ovens vary wildly.
03 -
  • Don't stuff the Nutella too far to the edges or it'll leak out during cooking—keep it mostly in the center and it'll stay contained and perfect.
  • If your croissants are particularly large, you might need to go closer to 5 minutes, but start checking at 4 because burnt croissants are genuinely sad.
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