How to Make Air Fryer Croissants with Cherries and Cream Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a delicious, flaky croissant? And when you add cherries and cream cheese to the mix, you've got a truly irresistible treat. This recipe for Air Fryer Croissants with Cherries and Cream Cheese takes this classic pastry to a whole new level, giving it a sweet and creamy twist. With the help of your trusty air fryer, you can have these mouth-watering croissants on the table in no time.

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Ingredients

  • flour for dusting
  • 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury®
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub cream cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pitted sour cherries, drained
  • cooking spray
  • ground cinnamon to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 croissants

  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Unroll crescent dough and divide into triangles along the perforated lines.
  • Spread each triangle with cream cheese.
  • Drop 3 or 4 cherries on the wider portion of each crescent dough triangle. Carefully roll up each crescent, making sure the cherries stay tucked in. Fold down the ends of each roll slightly so it forms a crescent shape.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with non stick cooking spray spray. Carefully set the croissants into the basket.
  • Set air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Air fry croissants until puffed up and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Check to make sure croissants are not sticking to each other and that they are not overly browned. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes longer, making sure they do not get too done.
  • Transfer croissants to a plate and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Nutrition

    227 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Potassium: 85mg