Chocolate Croissants
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Here's how to make crisp-edged, bakery-worthy chocolate croissants in your air fryer. Air frying gives these a fast rise and a perfectly browned, flaky crust. The recipe walks you through the simple steps, from prepping the puff pastry to air frying to golden brown, plus a dusting of powdered sugar for that perfect finish.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed per package directions
- 4 oz dark chocolate bar, broken into 4 strips (or 8 squares of baking chocolate)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Steps
- 01Unfold the thawed puff pastry and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
- 02Place a strip of chocolate along one short edge of each rectangle.
- 03Roll the pastry away from you around the chocolate, like a mini log. Press the seam gently to seal.
- 04Brush the tops with beaten egg. This gives them the golden, shiny finish.
- 05Ready for the air fryer, seam-side down.
- 06Dust with powdered sugar after cooling slightly.
Thaw puff pastry in the fridge overnight or on the counter for 30 minutes. If it's still stiff, it cracks when you fold it. If it's too warm, it gets sticky and limp. The sweet spot is cool and pliable, like a flexible sheet of dough that doesn't crack at the folds.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 02Place the prepared croissants into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 03Brush the tops of the croissants lightly with an egg wash.
- 04Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- 05Carefully remove from the basket and serve warm.
Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.
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