Beef Ham Cheese Croissants Air Fryer (Print Version)
Flaky pastries filled with savory beef, ham and melted cheese, cooked to golden perfection.
# What You'll Need:
→ Croissant Dough
01 - 4 ready-to-bake croissant dough triangles
→ Fillings
02 - 4 slices cooked roast beef
03 - 4 slices ham
04 - 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
→ Optional Enhancements
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon softened butter
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes to ensure proper cooking temperature.
02 - Unroll the croissant dough and separate into 4 individual triangles on a clean surface.
03 - Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard onto each triangle if desired for added flavor.
04 - Place 1 slice of roast beef, 1 slice of ham, and 1 slice of cheese on the wide end of each triangle.
05 - Roll each croissant starting from the wide end, tucking in the sides to secure the filling inside.
06 - Position croissants seam-side down in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one.
07 - Brush the tops lightly with softened butter for enhanced browning and crispiness.
08 - Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The way the cheese gets all melty while the outside turns impossibly crispy
- They come together faster than you can preheat your oven
- Perfect for using up leftover deli meats and cheese
02 -
- Overfilling these is tempting, but the cheese will explode out and stick to your basket
- Letting them cool for just 2 minutes makes all the difference between burned fingers and perfect bites
03 -
- Cold dough is easier to handle, so keep it chilled until the last moment
- If the cheese starts oozing out too much, tent with foil for the last minute