3-Ingredient Nutella Croissants

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).

02 - Slice each croissant horizontally without cutting through to create a hinge.

03 - Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of Nutella inside each croissant and press halves lightly together.

04 - Place croissants in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.

05 - Air fry croissants for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and filling is melted.

06 - Carefully remove croissants and optionally top with chopped hazelnuts or powdered sugar. Serve warm.

01 -

It actually tastes homemade even though you're using store-bought shortcuts, which means you get all the glory and none of the stress.
The air fryer does something special here—it crisps the outside while keeping the Nutella molten, a texture combination that feels almost impossible from a regular oven.
Five minutes active time means you can make this while your coffee brews or between tasks, yet it feels like a real treat.

02 -

The air fryer temperature matters more here than it seems—too high and the croissant browns before the Nutella fully melts, too low and you get warm chocolate with a tough exterior.
Don't overfill; I learned this the hard way by creating a chocolate lava situation that leaked all over my basket and honestly, while delicious, it was messy and wasteful.

03 -

Buy croissants that still feel slightly firm rather than ones that have gone soft; they'll puff better and hold their structure against the Nutella weight.
If your Nutella is cold and stiff, microwave it for ten seconds until it's just barely spreadable—this makes the distribution even and prevents you from tearing the delicate croissant.