Crispy and Fluffy Air Fryer Crescent Rolls
Are you craving those crispy and soft crescent rolls? Don't worry. We just need to prepare common ingredients at home such as high-gluten flour and milk. Then, with the versatile air fryer and a few simple steps, we can easily make them.
What are you waiting for? Hurry up and start, and embark on an amazing journey on the tip of your tongue!
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What are crescent rolls?
Crescent rolls, also known as crescent bread, are bread rolls in a shape similar to a crescent moon. The outer layer is crispy and the inside is soft, full of the aroma of cream.
It is an indispensable part of French people's daily lives. It is usually enjoyed with coffee and is very suitable for breakfast and afternoon tea.
Ingredients Needed
High-gluten flour: As the basis of the dough, it provides structure and support, giving the crescent rolls elasticity and chewiness.
White sugar: Increases sweetness and at the same time helps yeast grow during fermentation, making the dough expand.
Yeast: Responsible for fermenting the dough, making it expand, increasing volume and softness.
Salt: Enhances the overall flavor of the dough, balances sweetness, and at the same time strengthens the formation of gluten.
Warm milk: As a liquid ingredient, it helps form the dough and at the same time provides the sweet flavor of milk.
Egg: Increases the stickiness and nutritional value of the dough. At the same time, it makes the surface golden during baking, increasing the aesthetic appeal.
Butter: Increases the aroma and taste of the dough, making the crust of the crescent rolls more crispy.
White sesame seeds: Increases the aroma and taste of the crescent rolls and at the same time makes the appearance more attractive.
Essential Tools
Air fryer: The core tool that provides a high-temperature environment to make the crust of the crescent rolls crispy while keeping the inside soft.
Mixing bowl: Provides a container for mixing materials. A larger basin can be used instead.
Board: It is the operating platform for kneading the dough. A clean tabletop can also be substituted.
Plastic wrap: Used during the fermentation and secondary fermentation of the dough. A damp cloth can also play a similar role.
Brush: Used to brush egg liquid on the surface of the crescent rolls. The back of a clean small spoon can also be substituted.
Gloves: Avoid adhesion between the hands and the dough to ensure a smooth operation process.
Baking paper: Prevents adhesion and simplifies the cleaning process.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Accurate ingredients: Ingredients need to be accurately weighed according to the recipe, especially yeast and salt. If these two are not added correctly, all the taste will be wasted.
Knead the dough well: The dough should be kneaded to be smooth and elastic. Otherwise, the crescent rolls cannot take shape.
Moderate fermentation: Be sure to pay attention to time and temperature. Fermenting to twice the size is just right. If it is too long, it will be sour. If it is too short, it will not be fluffy.
Beautiful shaping: Roll it tightly and make the shape even. Loose or deformed is not acceptable.
Precise baking: Adjust the baking temperature and time properly. If it is too high, it will be burnt outside and raw inside. If it is too low, it will be soft and shapeless. Be careful.
INGREDIENTS
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2 cups (300 g) high-gluten flour
- 2 tbsp (30 g) white sugar
- 1/2 tsp (3 g) yeast
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) salt
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (130 g) warm milk
- 1 egg
ACCESSORIES
- 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g) butter
SEASONINGS
- Egg wash (for brushing)
- White sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
In a mixing bowl, add 2 1/2 cups (300 g) of high-gluten flour, 2 tbsp (30 g) of white sugar, 1/2 tsp (3 g) of yeast, 1/4 tsp (1 g) of salt, 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (130 g) of warm milk, and 1 egg. Stir to form floccules (small clumps).
STEP 2
Sprinkle some dry flour on the board and spread it out. Place the floccules on the board and knead them into a dough.
STEP 3
Add 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g) of butter and continue kneading until there is no flour left on your hands or gloves.
STEP 4
Place the dough in a warm place, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it ferment until it doubles in size.
STEP 5
After fermentation, press and knead the dough slightly to release air, then roll it out into a thin rectangular sheet.
STEP 6
Cut the dough into roughly equal long triangles.
STEP 7
Roll up the dough from the wide end of the triangle to the pointed end to form a crescent shape. You can bend the ends down to form a more curved crescent shape.
STEP 8
Place the rolled crescent rolls in the frying basket, cover them with plastic wrap, and let them ferment in the air fryer for 30 minutes.
STEP 9
After removing the plastic wrap, brush a layer of egg wash on the surface of the crescent rolls and sprinkle some white sesame seeds on top.
STEP 10
Place the rolls in the air fryer and bake at 280°F (140°C) for 20 minutes. The crispy and soft crescent rolls are ready!
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Storage and Reheating Tips
Storage method
Storage at room temperature: If consumed on the same day or the next day, place in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
Storage in refrigerator: If consumed within 3 days, pack in a sealed bag or fresh-keeping box and refrigerate.
Storage in freezer: If long-term storage is required, wrap in a sealed bag and squeeze out the air, then freeze in the refrigerator. It is recommended to consume within 1 month.
Heating tips
Recommended method: Use an air fryer to heat, which is convenient and fast and can maintain a crispy taste.
Alternative method: If there is no air fryer, equipment such as an oven can be used. After taking it out of the refrigerator, there is no need to thaw it. Just heat it directly.
Precautions: Avoid overheating to prevent affecting the taste. Eat it as soon as possible after heating. At this time, the taste and texture are the best.
Recipe Variations
Innovative fillings: Try cheese, ham, vegetables or fruit fillings to bring a new taste and flavor to the "Air Fryer Crescent Rols".
Seasoning and Dipping: Brush with honey mustard sauce, garlic chili sauce, or pair with homemade yogurt salad dressing, ketchup to enrich the taste of the crescent roll.
Shape and Decoration: Creative shapes such as heart and star shapes, as well as colorful dough and nut crumbs make the crescent roll more interesting and beautiful.
Meal Pairing Recommendations
Breakfast pairing: Eat crescent rolls with milk, coffee or soy milk, this is breakfast, it can replenish energy and taste good.
Afternoon tea pairing: Eat crescent rolls with fruit salad or cheese platter to make afternoon tea more abundant.
Dinner pairing: Take crescent rolls as a staple food, and pair them with vegetable soup or stew, so that the nutritional intake is more balanced.
Midnight snack pairing: Eat crescent rolls with a cup of hot milk or hot chocolate, it is a very relaxing midnight snack choice.
Recipe analyzer
- Recipes: Crispy and Fluffy Air Fryer Crescent Rolls
- Main Ingredients:7
- Servings per recipe:1
- Servings size:549 g
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Energy (calories)：1995 kcal
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Protein：106.95 g
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Fat：140.69 g
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Carbohydrates：103.93 g
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Protein: 19%383 kcal
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Fat: 60%1192 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 21%419 kcal
The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.
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