Air Fryer Homemade Butter Croissants

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Air Fryer Homemade Butter Croissants are a buttery and delicious breakfast option. It has flour, instant yeast, melted butter, sugar, milk, salt, cold butter, and egg. These are very simple items and provide a bakery-style taste. These are prepared in just 35 minutes, so they are perfect for a quick breakfast in the morning. It has milk and butter, so use the vegan varieties to prepare non-dairy croissants. Serve them with fresh berries, coffee, or chicken salad for the best taste. Air Fryer Homemade Butter Croissants store nicely, perfect for prepping for the meal prep.

STATS:

  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Prep time: Twenty-five minutes
  • Serving size: 1 croissant
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: French
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Course: Breakfast, Snack
  • Diet: Vegetarian
  • Serving: 6 croissants

EQUIPMENT:

  • Air fryer
  • Rolling pin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry brush
  • Pizza cutter
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Kitchen towel

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. instant yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2 tbsp. melted butter
  • 1 egg

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • All-purpose flour is utilized to prepare the soft structure and flaky texture. Use the bread flour as a substitute to provide the chewy texture.

INSTANT YEAST:

  • Add the instant yeast to the flour so it rises quickly, and it also helps to create the layers in the croissants.

COLD BUTTER:

  • Add the cold butter to make the flaky layers of croissants. It melts during baking and forms the steam pockets.

WARM MILK:

  • It will help to activate the yeast and keep the dough soft, and provide an indulgent taste. Don’t heat the milk much, as it will deactivate the yeast.

EGG WASH:

  • Use the egg wash to provide the golden-brown top in the air fryer.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Add the flour, salt, yeast, sugar, and instant yeast to the vessel.
  2. Then, include the melted butter and warm milk in the flour mix to make the dough.
  3. Work the dough for eight to ten minutes to make it smooth and flexible.
  4. Cover the dough for one hour to raise it or till it gets doughy in size.
  5. Now roll it in rectangle shape & spread the cold butter on two-thirds of the dough.
  6. Chill the dough for 15 minutes, then roll and fold again to create the flaky layers.
  7. Chill the dough in between if the butter gets soft.
  8. Now roll it in rectangle shape, then slice the triangle with the cutter.
  9. Roll the triangles to form the croissants.
  10. Add the croissants to the tray and leave them for twenty minutes.
  11. Apply the egg on them with the brush.
  12. Now pre-heat the air fryer at 180°C, then put them in the basket.
  13. Air fry them for 8 to 10 minutes till they get golden.
  14. Cool them lightly, then serve with jam, coffee, or butter.

WHAT TO SERVE:

BREAKFAST:

  • Scrambled eggs
  • Greek yogurt
  • Fresh fruit salad

SWEET PAIRING:

  • Strawberry jam
  • Honey drizzle
  • Chocolate spread

SAVORY PAIRING:

  • Cheese slices
  • Smoked salmon
  • Chicken salad

DRINKS:

  • Coffee
  • Hot chocolate
  • Fresh orange juice

TIPS:

  • We have to keep the butter cold to make the good, flaky layers.
  • Don’t overcrowd the basket, as they don’t fluff well.
  • We have to chill the dough in between if the dough gets soft.
  • Apply the egg wash to make them golden.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add them to the covered vessel and stock for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Add them to the vessel and freeze for 2 months.

FAQs:

Will I utilize store-bought dough to prepare this dish?

  • Yes, use the puff pastry or crescent dough to prepare this. It will save time and for the convenience.

Why don’t these croissants get properly flaky?

  • The butter might melt in the layers during rolling, so they don’t get flaky well.

Will I prepare them in advance?

  • Yes, shape them and store them, and air fry fresh for the best taste.

Is it necessary to pre-heat the air fryer?

  • It is not necessary to pre-heat the air fryer, but it will help to cook them evenly and make them crisp.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 280 kcal

Net carbs: 24 g

Iron: 2 g

Total carbs: 26 g

Vitamin A: 0.12 g

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 0.05 g

Protein: 6 g

Serving size: 1 croissant

Sodium: 0.32 g

Serving: 6 croissants

Potassium: 0.11 g