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.

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

Air fryer • parchment paper • knife