Air fryer nutella chocolate hazelnut croissants are a perfect quick option when craving something sweet in a hurry!
Just spread Nutella on crescent roll triangles, sprinkle with chocolate chips and roll them up.
Air fry at 360°F for 8 minutes.
Don’t forget the egg wash for that gorgeous golden finish!
Pinching the edges firmly helps keep all that gooey chocolate goodness inside.
These warm, flaky treats can be customized in many delicious ways.
Ingredients
- Crescent roll dough
- Nutella
- Chocolate chips
- Egg
- Milk (or water)
- Cooking spray
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Melted chocolate (optional)
- Honey (optional)
Additionally, you can pair these delicious croissants with crispy air fryer snacks for a delightful treat that complements their sweetness.
Recommended Tools
Making these delicious Air Fryer Nutella Croissants is a breeze when you have the right kitchen tools on hand. With just a few essential items, you can create these sweet treats quickly and with minimal fuss – perfect for satisfying those chocolate cravings without heating up the whole kitchen!
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- Air Fryer:
The star of the show that cooks your croissants to golden perfection in just 8 minutes without traditional oven preheating. Additionally, using an air fryer can provide perfectly cooked eggs with minimal effort, making it a versatile tool in your kitchen.
- Pastry Brush:
Essential for applying the egg wash evenly over your croissants for that beautiful golden finish.
- Small Mixing Bowl:
Perfect for whisking your egg wash and holding your chocolate chips and other ingredients while assembling.
- Measuring Spoons:
Helps you portion the exact amount of Nutella and chocolate chips for each croissant without overdoing it.
- Silicone Spatula:
Makes spreading Nutella on the delicate crescent dough easy without tearing or puncturing it.
- Fine Mesh Sieve:
Useful for that perfect light dusting of powdered sugar over your finished croissants for an elegant presentation.
- Air Fryer:
Instructions for Air fryer Nutella chocolate hazelnut croissants
Ready to make the easiest, most delicious treat ever? These Nutella croissants come together in minutes and taste like you spent hours in the kitchen! Let’s get started:
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- Pop open your 12-ounce can of crescent roll dough and separate those triangles onto a clean surface. Look at them just waiting to become something amazing!
- Grab your Nutella and spread about 2 teaspoons on each triangle. Don’t be stingy here—this chocolatey goodness is the star of the show!
- Sprinkle about ½ tablespoon of chocolate chips along the wide edge of each triangle. Double chocolate? Yes, please!
- Now for the fun part—roll ’em up! Start from the wide edge and roll toward the point, making sure to seal the sides so all that yummy filling stays put.
- Whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water or milk to create your egg wash. Brush this over your croissants for that bakery-worthy golden finish.
- Give your air fryer basket a quick spray with cooking spray (trust me, you don’t want these babies sticking!).
- Place your croissants in a single layer in the basket—don’t crowd them! They need space to puff up and get crispy.
- Air fry at 360°F for 8 minutes until they’re beautifully golden brown and flaky.
- Want to make them extra special? Drizzle with honey or melted chocolate, and dust with a little powdered sugar for that “wow” factor!
These are best enjoyed warm while the chocolate is still gooey. If you have leftovers (which, let’s be honest, is unlikely!), just warm them up before eating. Your taste buds will thank you!
Pro Tips
To prevent leaking filling during cooking, pinch the edges of your crescent rolls firmly after rolling them up and slightly curve them into a traditional croissant shape to help contain the Nutella and chocolate chips inside.
Substitutions & Variations
These simple croissants can be customized with different fillings, toppings and techniques to create new flavor profiles while maintaining their delicious appeal.
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- Fruity Twist: Replace Nutella with strawberry jam or raspberry preserves and white chocolate chips for a bright berry flavor that pairs perfectly with the buttery croissant.
- Peanut Butter Cup: Swap Nutella for creamy peanut butter and use milk chocolate chips for a classic combination that tastes like your favorite candy.
- S’mores Style: Fill with marshmallow fluff and milk chocolate chips, then dust with crushed graham crackers after air frying for a campfire-inspired treat.
- Savory Version: Omit the Nutella and chocolate chips, instead filling with cream cheese and ham or turkey for a quick breakfast option.
- Almond Joy: Use chocolate hazelnut spread as the base but add shredded coconut and sliced almonds for a candy bar inspired variation.
- Banana Hazelnut: Layer thin banana slices with the Nutella before rolling for a fruit-forward option that caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer.
Leftovers & Storage Tips
Proper storage of your air fryer Nutella croissants can mean the difference between enjoying them for days or ending up with stale, disappointing leftovers.
I recommend storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Want to extend their life? Pop them in the fridge for up to a week!
When you’re ready to enjoy, reheat them in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes for that fresh-baked taste.
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Air Fryer Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Croissants
Quick and indulgent Nutella-filled croissants made easy in the air fryer.
- 1 12-ounce can crescent roll dough
- 5 tbsp Nutella (about 2 tsp per croissant)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (about ½ tbsp per croissant)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water or milk
- Cooking spray
- Optional: powdered sugar, melted chocolate, honey for garnish
- Separate crescent rolls into triangles and lay flat.
- Spread 2 tsp Nutella on each triangle.
- Add ½ tbsp chocolate chips at wide edge.
- Roll from wide edge to point, sealing sides.
- Whisk egg and water/milk for egg wash; brush over croissants.
- Spray air fryer basket; place croissants in single layer.
- Air fry at 360°F for 8 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional: drizzle honey, melted chocolate, and dust with powdered sugar.
