Description
These Air Fryer Chocolate Crescent Rolls are a quick and indulgent treat featuring flaky crescent roll dough filled with rich chocolate-hazelnut spread and chocolate chips. Ready in just 12 minutes, these golden, puffed pastries are perfect for a dessert or a sweet snack, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 (8 oz / ~235 g) can ready-to-bake crescent rolls (8 triangles)
Filling
- ½ cup (about 120 ml) chocolate-hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
- ¼ cup (≈ 45 g) milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Finishing
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional, for brushing)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 325°F (163°C) and allow it to reach the temperature while you prepare the rolls.
- Prepare the dough: Unroll the crescent-roll dough and separate it into 8 triangle-shaped pieces on a clean surface.
- Add the chocolate-hazelnut spread: Spread about 1½ teaspoons of chocolate-hazelnut spread onto the wide end of each crescent triangle evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips: Scatter approximately ½ tablespoon of milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips over the spread on each triangle.
- Roll up the crescents: Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end towards the tip to form the classic crescent shape, gently tucking the sides inward to seal the chocolate filling inside.
- Optional butter brushing: Brush the tops of the rolled crescents with melted butter to promote extra browning and a glossy finish during air frying.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the crescent rolls in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring enough space between each for even cooking.
- Air fry: Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until the crescents are golden brown and puffed. Keep an eye on them as cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model.
- Serve: Remove carefully from the air fryer and dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Check the crescent rolls often during air frying to avoid burning as air fryer models vary in heat intensity.
- Using melted butter is optional but recommended for a beautifully browned and shiny finish.
- You can substitute the chocolate-hazelnut spread with any chocolate spread or jam of your choice.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free chocolate spread and omit the butter or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Serve immediately as the rolls are best enjoyed warm and fresh for flakiest texture.
