Beef Ham Cheese Croissants Air Fryer (Print View)

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

# What You 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 for brushing

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes before beginning preparation.
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 onto the wide end of each dough triangle.
05 - Roll each croissant starting from the wide end, tucking in the sides to seal the filling securely inside.
06 - Place croissants seam-side down in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other for even cooking.
07 - Lightly brush the tops with softened butter if desired for a golden, glossy finish.
08 - Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The air fryer creates this impossibly crispy exterior while keeping the inside melty and tender
  • They come together in under 20 minutes but taste like something from a bakery
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or they will steam instead of crisp up
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes before biting into them or that cheese will burn you
03 -
  • Egg wash instead of butter creates an even deeper golden color if you want them extra fancy
  • A pinch of Everything Bagel seasoning on top before air frying is absolutely worth trying