This Nutella Croissant recipe is a fun variation on the classic store bought dough version. They are rolled and stuffed with delicious Nutella hazelnut spread and air fried until golden perfection. The outer layer is drizzled with more Nutella and Turbinado sugar for extra crunch. These are so fun and easy to make, they will be an instant hit!
These are so quick and easy because the small amount of ingredients necessary to make such a delicious treat. You only need Nutella, a can of crescent dough, melted butter, cooking spray, and Turbinado or raw sugar.
Open the can of crescent dough and roll out and separate each triangle on a non-stick surface. Then spread about 1-2 teaspoons of Nutella evenly onto each dough triangle.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange all of the crescent evenly in the air fryer basket, giving them enough space to grow. (Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to cook in batches)
Brush melted butter on the tops of the crescents and sprinkle with the Turbinado sugar, then air fry the crescents at 300°F for 9-11 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
While the crescents are baking, warm the remaining Nutella in the microwave in 30 second bursts until it has become loose and easily spreadable. Place in a piping bag or a zip-top bag and cut a small bit off of one corner.
Once the crescents have baked, remove them from the air fryer and place on a cooling rack. Pipe the Nutella on to the tops of the presents in a zigzag pattern and sprinkle with extra Turbinado sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Serve these Nutella Croissant crescents warm or at room temperature to take advantage of the soft and chewy bread and the warm hazelnut spread.
They make a delicious snack or a decadent breakfast. Pair them with some strawberries for the ultimate treat.
Nutella Croissant FAQS:
You will need the following ingredients:
a can of crescent dough, Nutella, butter, cooking spray, Turbinado or raw sugar.
You will need the following supplies:
an air fryer, a cooling rack, a piping bag or zip-top bag
To store these crescents, cover them and keep them at room temperature for 2 days. Alternatively, store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat, either place back in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes or microwave until the dough has softened and warmed through.
Serve these Nutella Croissants warm or at room temperature.
Notes:
- If you want some extra crunch, add in nuts or chocolate chips to the Nutella before it is rolled.
- Store bought crescent dough had a tendency to bake too fast, so just keep a watchful eye on these so they do not burn. We find keeping the air fryer at a lower temperature helps get a nice, even bake.
- If your air fryer is on the small side, we recommend cooking these in batches so as to not overcrowd the basket.
- To make these more seasonal, you can add sprinkles in place of the Turbinado sugar. Just wait until after baking to add sprinkles.
Nutella Croissant
Ingredients
- 1 can of crescent dough
- ½ cup Nutella spread, divided
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Turbinado or Raw sugar
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Open the can of crescent dough and roll out and separate each triangle on a non-stick surface.
- Spread about 1-2 teaspoons of Nutella evenly onto each dough triangle.
- Gently roll up each crescent starting at the wide side and ending at the point.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange all of the crescent evenly in the air fryer basket, giving them enough space to grow. (Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to cook in batches)
- Brush melted butter on the tops of the crescents and sprinkle with the Turbinado sugar.
- Air fry the crescents at 300°F for 9-11 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the dough is cooked through.
- While the crescents are baking, warm the remaining Nutella in the microwave in 30 second bursts until it has become loose and easily spreadable. Place in a piping bag or a zip-top bag and cut a small bit off of one corner.
- Once the crescents have baked, remove them from the air fryer and place on a cooling rack. Pipe the Nutella on to the tops of the presents in a zigzag pattern and sprinkle with extra Turbinado sugar. Serve and enjoy!
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