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Air Fryer Chocolate Almond Croissants
This is the fast lane to bakery-style dessert. Day-old croissants work especially well because they crisp up without turning soggy. Tiny miracle, zero laminated dough drama.
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Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 mini croissants or 2 large croissants, halved
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 3 tablespoons almond paste or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F.; stir the almond paste or almond butter with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Split the croissants without cutting all the way through. Spread a little almond mixture inside each one, then add chocolate.
- Brush the tops lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Place the croissants in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 4 to 6 mins., until the chocolate melts and the tops are crisp.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Gourmet Geek Tip
Use day-old croissants if possible. | Watch closely near the end. | Let cool 2 mins. before biting into molten chocolate.
Equipment You'll Need
Air fryer
parchment paper
knife