Easy Air Fryer Homemade Croissant (Print View)

Flaky, buttery croissants made effortlessly in the air fryer for a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - 1 packet (7 g) active dry yeast
05 - 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg

→ Butter Block

08 - 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter

→ Egg Wash

09 - 1 egg, beaten

# Method:

01 - Dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy and activated.
02 - Combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Stir until blended, then knead 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour.
03 - Place cold butter between parchment sheets. Pound and roll into a 6x6 inch square. Refrigerate until firm.
04 - On floured surface, roll dough into 12x12 inch square. Center butter block on dough. Fold dough over butter, sealing edges completely to create a pocket.
05 - Roll dough into 16x8 inch rectangle. Fold into thirds like a letter. Rotate 90°, roll out, and fold again. Wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.
06 - Repeat rolling and folding process. Refrigerate another 30 minutes to relax gluten.
07 - Roll dough into 16x10 inch rectangle. Cut into 8 triangles. Roll from wide end to tip, curving slightly. Place on parchment-lined tray.
08 - Cover and let rise in warm, draft-free place 1-2 hours until puffy and doubled in size.
09 - Preheat air fryer to 320°F. Brush risen croissants with egg wash for golden finish.
10 - Place 2-4 croissants in basket without overcrowding. Cook 8-10 minutes until deep golden and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batches.
11 - Cool slightly on wire rack. Serve warm.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates that impossibly crisp exterior without heating up your entire kitchen or requiring a professional oven
  • Youll feel like a French pastry chef with surprisingly little effort and zero special equipment
02 -
  • If your butter starts melting through the dough at any point, stop immediately and refrigerate everything for 20 minutes
  • The air fryer cooks faster than you think, check at 6 minutes and adjust accordingly
03 -
  • Work quickly when rolling out the dough, especially once the butter is incorporated, warmth is your enemy here
  • Use a ruler or your hand as a guide to keep those triangles even, symmetry helps them bake evenly

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