3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants (Print Version)

Buttery croissants filled with Nutella, crisped to perfection in an air fryer for a quick delightful snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastries

01 - 4 store-bought croissants

→ Spread

02 - ½ cup Nutella or 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 preheat.
02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a hinge.
03 - Evenly spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant and close gently.
04 - Place the croissants in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
05 - Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until croissants are golden and Nutella is melted.
06 - Carefully remove croissants, optionally sprinkle with hazelnuts or powdered sugar, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes less time than it takes to get dressed—you'll actually make this on a regular Tuesday.
  • The contrast between crispy, shattering pastry and warm, melting chocolate is genuinely unbeatable.
  • It feels fancy enough to serve guests but honest enough to eat alone while reading the news.
02 -
  • The air fryer heats from above and below, so even a minute too long can turn golden into overdone—set a timer and stick to it, because these aren't forgiving.
  • Fresh Nutella spreads more easily than cold Nutella, so if yours is stiff, let it sit out for a minute or even microwave the jar for 10 seconds before opening.
03 -
  • Let the Nutella warm up at room temperature for a minute before spreading—it glides on like butter instead of fighting you every step of the way.
  • The moment you smell that toasted hazelnut aroma is your signal that you're close to done; don't wait for the timer if your nose is telling you something different.
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