Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tube (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or croissant dough
- 8 slices of thin deli ham
- 4 slices of Swiss or sharp cheddar cheese (halved)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds or dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Unroll the refrigerated dough onto a clean surface or parchment paper. Separate the dough into triangles along the perforated lines. If you are using a sheet of dough instead of perforated triangles, use a pizza cutter to create eight equal-sized triangles.
- If you enjoy a bit of tang, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard onto the wide end of each triangle. Place two thin slices of ham and half a slice of cheese on top of the wide end. Be careful not to overfill, as this might make rolling the dough difficult or cause the cheese to leak out too much.
- Starting from the wide end (the side with the ham and cheese), gently roll the dough toward the point of the triangle. Tuck the ends slightly to help keep the cheese inside while it melts during the cooking process. Repeat this for all eight triangles.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a teaspoon of water until well combined. Lightly brush the top of each rolled croissant with the egg wash. This is the secret to getting that beautiful, shiny golden color. Sprinkle the tops with poppy seeds or dried parsley for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
- Preheat your air fryer to 330°F (165°C). Place the croissants in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch to allow for proper air circulation. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown. If your air fryer has a powerful fan, check them at the 6-minute mark to ensure they aren’t browning too quickly.