Air Fryer Pecan Pie Crescents are a tasty dessert. They contain pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla essence, eggs, crescent rolls, and salt. All these ingredients are very simple, but they contain butter, so either use vegan butter or don’t have these Crescents if you have some dietary requirements. Air Fryer Pecan Pie Crescents prepare quickly in only 25 minutes, perfect for last-minute dessert cravings. These Pie Crescents store nicely so we can easily prepare them in advance for some events. Serve these Crescents with vanilla ice cream, maple syrup, or chai tea.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 330 kcal
- Required Preparation Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Required Cooking Duration: 8 to 10 minutes
- Overall Duration: Twenty-five minutes
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Servings: 8
- Course: Dessert
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Silicone pastry brush
- Cookie scoop
- Spatula
- Air fryer liner
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup pecans
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup
- Two big eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 can crescent roll dough
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PECANS:
- Fresh pecans are best to offer the crunchiness and silky taste. Roast the pecans properly, then mix to enrich the aroma.
BROWN SUGAR:
- Add the light or dark to add the sweet flavor in pecan filing. It is best to use the dark brown sugar as it provides the deep caramel taste.
CORN SYRUP:
- It will help to create the real pie filling and also help to keep it smooth by preventing the sugar from getting crystallized. Utilize the light corn syrup to add the mild sweet taste.
EGGS:
- Large eggs are utilized to make this filling, and they help to bind it and make a custard-like filling. It will also offer a rich texture.
VANILLA ESSENCE:
- It is best to use pure vanilla essence to provide good taste and also balance the taste of pecans nicely. Use pure vanilla essence for the best taste.
SALT:
- Add the salt to the pecan pie filling to enrich the taste overall, and it will also balance the sweet taste naturally.
CRESCENT ROLL DOUGH:
- Crescent roll dough is utilized to make the crescents, and it should be refrigerated to make them easily, and it will offer a smooth and flaky crust.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the air fryer to 330°F for three to five minutes.
- Add the brown sugar, salt, butter, eggs, corn syrup, & vanilla to the vessel and whisk it.
- Include the chopped pecans in it and fold to coat them.
- Then we unroll the crescent dough and separate the eight triangles from the dough.
- Add 2 spoons of filling on the wide triangle side and roll towards the tip to create the crescent shape.
- Put these crescents in the basket with some space between them.
- Now air-fry the crescents for eight to ten minutes till they get golden and cooked.
- We have to cool for five to ten minutes, and then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
ICE CREAM:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Cinnamon Ice Cream
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream
WHIPPED TOPPING:
- Fresh Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Whipped Cream
- Maple Whipped Cream
SAUCES & DRIZZLES:
- Caramel Sauce
- Chocolate Sauce
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
FRESH FRUITS:
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Sliced Apples
NUTS:
- Toasted Pecans
- Candied Pecans
- Walnuts
- Sliced Almonds
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH:
- Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Fruit Salad
- Scrambled Eggs
- Turkey Bacon
HOT BEVERAGES:
- Coffee
- Espresso
- Cappuccino
- Chai Tea
- Hot Chocolate
COLD BEVERAGES:
- Cold Brew Coffee
- Iced Latte
- Milk
- Vanilla Milkshake
TIPS:
- Don’t fill the filling much, or else they will leak.
- We have to toast the pecans to provide the rich and indulgent flavor.
- Air-fry them in batches if the basket is small.
- We have to cool the crescents lightly, then eat them as the filling is hot.
- Apply the liquid butter with a brush over the top so they get perfectly golden.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the crescents in a tight vessel & store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Cover every crescent in the wrap, then freeze them for 2 months.
FAQs:
Will I make these crescents with the puff pastry dough?
- Yes, we can easily prepare these crescents with the puff pastry dough, as it will provide more flaky results but might take more time.
Would we prepare these crescents in advance?
- Yes, you can make them, store them, and air-fry them fresh for the best taste.
Why does my filling leak from the crescent?
- You can overfill the crescents or roll it loosely, so they will leak. Add the filling with care and seal the edges to prevent leakage.
Will I sprinkle the cinnamon?
- Yes, sprinkle ½ tsp. cinnamon to provide the warm taste in these crescents.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving Size: 1 crescent
Total Carbs: 37 g
Fiber: 2 g
Calories: 330 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Servings: 8
Total Fat: 19 g
Net Carbs: 35 g
Sodium: 290 mg
Potassium: 120 mg
Calcium: 40 mg
Vitamin A: 90 mcg
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Iron: 1.2 mg