Who would’ve thought that air fryers and French croissants could go together? A Reddit user has revealed a hack that will make your croissants extra fluffy as if they just came out fresh from the oven.
As the popularity of air fryers continues to soar, social media shared their best, most useful, and easiest hacks to make the most of this phenomenal kitchen appliance.
Anything is possible when it comes to the air fryers. These tiny machines have facilitated how we cook, delivering mouth-watering results in minutes.
On the lookout for the best air fryer hacks, experienced and non-experienced air fryer users shared the tips and tricks in a Reddit post. A Reddit user shared a trick to bake the perfect croissants, and who knew that French pastries were one of the foods that can be cooked in an air fryer?
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Chefs and non-chefs don’t need the best air fryer in the market, as it only involves a few ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time. Plus, air fryers are known for their little to no-effort.
In a call-out post that said, “What’s the one hack you’ve learned since you’ve had your air fryer that you didn’t read online,” users commented on their best hacks, from baking pastries to making garlic nan and cooking cheese tortellini.
User @ika_chi said: “If you’re heating up a pastry or baked goods and want to prevent it from drying out, sprinkle or spray a little water on it before throwing it in. I do this with croissants and they taste like they’re fresh out of the oven.”
Can you air fry croissants?
As strange as it sounds, croissants and air fryers are a possible combination – keeping its warm, soft and flaky texture. In under 10 minutes, the croissants will smell and taste just as if you purchased them in a bakery in the streets of Paris.
To do so, preheat your air fryer to 150 degrees Celsius and place the croissants in the air fryer basket. As the user stated, to prevent them from drying out, spray a small amount of water on them before cooking them.
Once done, cook for around 10 minutes – or until golden brown. Last but not least important, enjoy!
One important tip is to avoid croissants touching each other for proper ventilation and even cooking. The total preparation time can vary depending on the type of air fryer. Therefore, it’s recommended keep checking on the croissants.
Croissants can be paired with delicious fillings such as Nutella, jam, or even savoury ingredients such as bacon, eggs and, ham and cheese. Or, if you want to embrace the true French spirit, eat it as it comes out.