Nutella Balls Air Fryer
Golden and gooey Nutella Balls made quickly in your air fryer, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with a crispy exterior and molten chocolate center.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 small bowl for mixing sugar and cinnamon
- 1 brush for egg wash and butter
Ingredients
- 1 can 8 oz refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
- ½ cup Nutella about 150g
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar about 50g
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles or cut puff pastry into 3-inch squares.
- Slightly flatten each piece of dough.
- Place about 1 tablespoon Nutella in the center of each dough piece.
- Fold dough around the Nutella and pinch edges tightly to seal, then roll gently into smooth balls.
- Brush each ball lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange balls in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
- Air fry balls for 7 to 9 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Brush warm balls with melted butter.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll or sprinkle the Nutella Balls in the cinnamon sugar coating.
Notes
- Freeze Nutella dollops before filling for easier handling.
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers airtight up to 2 days; reheat in air fryer 2–3 minutes to crisp.