Air Fryer Crescent Rolls

These air fryer crescent rolls are soft and tender on the inside yet crispy golden brown on the outside. They're so simple to make and they taste amazing. Plus, you can serve them as an air fryer appetizer or side dish to dinner.

They even make the perfect snack when you want something quick to tie you over till dinner. The best news is that they're ready fast...much faster than baking in a traditional oven.

Canned crescent rolls are a quick and easy way to make a delicious snack or side dish. And, thanks to the air fryer, they can be baked to perfection in just a few minutes.

This recipe was inspired by Air Fryer Recipes for Dinner because every dinner recipe tastes better with a fresh baked crescent roll!

If you're looking for tips on using the air fryer, check out my post on Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners.

Table of Contents

• Air Fryer Crescent Roll Recipes
• How to Cook Pillsbury Crescent Rolls in the Air Fryer
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Serving Tips
• Before You Begin!
• Tips for Baking Canned Crescent Rolls in the Air Fryer
• Recipe Variations
• Make it a Meal
• Storage Tips
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Looking for more Air Fryer Recipes? Try my Air Fryer Appetizers and Chicken AIr Fryer Recipes for easy, delicious ideas.

Air Fryer Crescent Roll Recipes

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a fun and festive main dish, air fryer crescent roll recipes are sure to please. For a sweet treat, try air fryer crescent rolls with cinnamon sugar.

Or, for a savory option, try crescent rolls stuffed with cheese and pepperoni. I made a recipe similar to this using refrigerator biscuits with my Air Fryer Pizza Monkey Bread.

No matter what you're in the mood for, these recipes will not disappoint. Get ready to preheat your air fryer and enjoy these delicious crescent roll recipes!

How to Cook Pillsbury Crescent Rolls in the Air Fryer

Air fryer crescent rolls are a delicious and easy way to enjoy fresh-baked rolls without having to turn on the oven. To make air fryer crescent rolls, simply roll out a can of refrigerated crescent roll dough, shape into rolls, and air fry for about eight minutes.

The result is light, fluffy rolls that are perfect for any meal. Serve air fryer crescent rolls with butter or jam, or use them to make sandwiches. Either way, you'll love the convenience and flavor of this easy air fryer recipe.

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Main Ingredients Needed

Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. Find the exact amounts and click the Instacart button to easily add them to your cart – all in the printable recipe card below!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Quick Tip: Remember, all air fryers bake differently. Please use these instructions as a guideline.

Step 1 | Form the Crescent Rolls

• Once you open up the can of crescent roll dough, separate the triangles into eight individual pieces.
• Then proceed to roll them up starting with the wide end and shape into a crescent shape.

Step 2 | Air Fryer Baking Instructions

• Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick baking spray.
• Place the crescent rolls in the basket making sure you leave enough room between them so they're not touching. As you can see, I could only fit 4 at a time in my smaller air fryer.
• Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes.
• Then open the basket and see if they're done. Shake them a little to make sure they're not sticking to the basket.
• Continue to bake for another 2 minutes if not baked through.

Step 3 | How to Remove Refrigerator Crescent Rolls from an Air Fryer

• Gently lift the crescent rolls out of the air fryer being careful not to "crush" or squeeze them too much.
• If the rolls stuck to the bottom of the basket, just separate gently with a knife or a spatula.

Serving Tips

• Serve as a side dish for dinner or for breakfast with plenty of butter and jam.

Tips for Baking Canned Crescent Rolls in the Air Fryer

• Roll the crescent rolls up just as you would if you were baking them in the oven.
• Do not overcrowd the basket. I could only fit four crescent rolls at a time in my basket style air fryer. You want the hot air to be able to flow between the crescent rolls so they cook perfectly.
• Do not stack them on top of each other either.
• Check them halfway through to make sure they are cooking evenly. You may have to rotate them if you notice one side is baking too fast and the other side is still raw.
• All air fryers work differently, so pay attention to the way yours bakes the first time you do crescent rolls and make a note of the time.

Recipe Variations

• There are so many ways you can change up this recipe! You can stuff the crescent rolls with cheese or pepperoni...or both. Try my Crescent Rolls with Cheese recipe.
• You can brush garlic butter on them before rolling them up for a garlic butter flavor. Follow my recipe for Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls only use the baking directions here in the recipe card.
• Or you could sprinkle your favorite seasonings on top before baking.
• Make them the first time as directed here in this post and then start having fun with the different ways they can be made.

Make it a Meal

• These make a perfect bread side dish to most any meal. However soup is always a good choice. Try my family's favorite Pasta Fagiola Soup Recipe.
• Or you could serve them alongside Air Fryer Chicken Skewers.

Storage Tips

• Store any leftovers in an air tight container.
• You can reheat leftovers in the air fryer for a minute or two until they're heated through.

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