You know that dreamy combo of buttery pastry and gooey chocolate that somehow disappears immediately off the brunch table? This is that recipe. These Air Fryer Chocolate Croissants are dangerously easy: crisp, golden, melt-in-your-mouth magic, made with just a few ingredients and ready in 15 minutes.
Perfect for brunch spreads, cozy weekend treats, or a sweet surprise for your favorite person (even if that’s you). No need to fuss with homemade dough here—we’re letting puff pastry do all the heavy lifting. Think of these as your shortcut to bakery bliss.
Also: if you love easy pastries, you must try my Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes and Cinnamon Roll Puff Pastry Twists next!
🍫 Ingredients:
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 3 oz dark or milk chocolate (chopped or in bar form)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry just enough to smooth the folds.
3. Cut into 4 squares, then slice each square diagonally into triangles.
4. Place 1-2 tsp of chocolate near the wide end of each triangle.
5. Roll up from wide end to tip (like a crescent), and tuck the tip underneath.
6. Brush with beaten egg.
7. Air fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until golden and puffed.
8. Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy warm!
🥂 Serving Tips:
- Serve on a vintage cake stand with fresh berries and espresso.
- Stack in a bakery-style basket lined with a linen napkin for brunch.
- Pack in wax paper and tie with twine for a giftable treat.
🎨 Variations:
- Raspberry Chocolate: add a dab of raspberry jam inside before rolling.
- Nutella-Lovers: swap chocolate for a spoon of Nutella.
- Vegan: use vegan puff pastry and dairy-free chocolate; skip egg wash or use plant milk.
🧊 Storage Info:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 1 day.
- Reheat in air fryer or oven at 300°F for 3-4 minutes.
- Freeze unbaked, rolled croissants on a tray, then transfer to a zip bag. Air fry from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes.
Air Fryer Chocolate Croissants
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 3 oz dark or milk chocolate chopped or in bar form
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry just enough to smooth the folds.
- Cut into 4 squares, then slice each square diagonally into triangles.
- Place 1-2 tsp of chocolate near the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up from wide end to tip (like a crescent), and tuck the tip underneath.
- Brush with beaten egg.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy warm!
Notes
- Chocolate sticks (like baking batons) work beautifully.
- Want it extra gooey? Add a few extra chocolate pieces inside.
Let me know if you make these—tag me on Pinterest or Instagram, I’d love to see your twist! 🌟
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