Easy Air Fryer Beef Ham Cheese Croissants (Printable)

Flaky croissants filled with savory beef, ham, and melty cheese, crisped to perfection in the air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Croissants

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

05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon softened butter

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll the croissant dough and separate into 4 triangles.
03 - Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard onto each triangle if desired.
04 - Layer 1 slice of roast beef, 1 slice of ham, and 1 slice of cheese onto the wide end of each triangle.
05 - Roll up each croissant, starting from the wide end and tucking in the sides to seal the filling.
06 - Place croissants seam-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch.
07 - Brush lightly with softened butter if desired.
08 - Air fry for 7-8 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer makes the croissant exterior impossibly flaky while keeping everything inside melty and hot
  • These come together in under 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
  • Each bite layers salty ham, savory beef, and creamy cheese in buttery pastry perfection
02 -
  • Dont skip the cooling time because the filling stays molten hot longer than you expect
  • Overcrowding the air fryer basket means uneven cooking, so work in batches if necessary
  • The mustard layer seems optional but it actually prevents the dough from getting soggy underneath the meats
03 -
  • Seal the edges tightly by pressing down with your fingers to prevent all that cheese from escaping during cooking
  • If your dough feels too sticky, dust your work surface lightly with flour before rolling

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