Imagine the crisp crackle of golden puff pastry giving way to a warm, gooey Nutella center. These Air Fryer Nutella-Stuffed Pastry Puffs are the kind of dangerously simple dessert that feels bakery-fancy but takes less than 15 minutes to make. Minimal effort, major “ooooh” factor.
Perfect for weekend treats, Galentine’s brunches, or an “I deserve this” Tuesday-night dessert.
If you’re on a Nutella kick, you’ll also love my [Nutella Swirl Banana Bread] or [Chocolate-Hazelnut Ice Cream Sandwiches].
📝 Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
📖 Instructions
1. Prep pastry: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into 9 squares.
2. Fill: Add 1 tsp Nutella to the center of each square. Fold into triangles and seal edges with a fork.
3. Chill: Place in fridge or freezer for 5 minutes to firm up.
4. Air fry: Brush tops with egg wash and air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes or until puffed and golden.
5. Dust & serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
🍽️ Serving Tips:
- Plate on a slate board with fresh berries for contrast.
- Great as party finger food with mini napkins.
- Serve alongside espresso or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
🔄 Variations:
- Swap Nutella for cookie butter or peanut butter.
- Add a slice of banana inside before sealing.
- Use puff pastry rounds for mini turnovers.
🛠️ Troubleshooting:
- Nutella leaking? Use less filling and make sure edges are tightly sealed.
- Pastry not browning? Lightly mist with cooking spray or brush with more egg wash.
- Too soft? Increase time by 2 minutes for extra crisp.
🧊 Storage:
- Best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1 day.
- Reheat in air fryer at 325°F for 2–3 minutes.
- Not ideal for freezing once baked (they get soggy).
Air Fryer Nutella-Stuffed Pastry Puffs
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- 1/3 cup Nutella
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prep pastry: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into 9 squares.
- Fill: Add 1 tsp Nutella to the center of each square. Fold into triangles and seal edges with a fork.
- Chill: Place in fridge or freezer for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Air fry: Brush tops with egg wash and air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Dust & serve: Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- No puff pastry? Crescent dough works in a pinch!
- Want it extra crispy? Give the tops a second egg wash halfway through.
Tag me on Pinterest or Instagram when you bake these — I need to see those gooey centers! 😍
