These air fryer crescent rolls are soft and tender on the inside yet crispy golden brown on the outside.
They even make the perfect snack or air fryer appetizer 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.
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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.
What makes this recipe stand out? I share exactly how to get golden, flaky rolls with the right texture—plus tips for spacing, doneness, and preventing sticking—so you get bakery-style results every time, even in a small air fryer.
Looking for more Crescent Roll Recipes? Try my Pillsbury Crescent Rolls with Cheese or my Pigs in a Blanket Recipe.
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How to Cook Pillsbury 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.
Remember, all air fryers bake differently. Please use these instructions as a guideline.
If you're looking for tips on using the air fryer, check out my post on Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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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.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Roll each one up from the wide end and form into a crescent shape.
How Long to Cook Crescent Rolls in Air Fryer?
Step 2: Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Place 4 crescent rolls in the basket, spaced apart. Air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes, check for doneness, gently shake to prevent sticking, and cook 2 more minutes if needed.
Step 3: Carefully remove the crescent rolls from the air fryer, avoiding too much pressure so they don’t get crushed. If any are stuck, gently loosen them with a knife or spatula.
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Recipe FAQ's
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Yes, you can use aluminum foil in an air fryer, but make sure it's placed securely in the basket and doesn’t block airflow or touch the heating element. Avoid using it with acidic foods, and never let it cover the entire basket or vents.
No, you should never put a paper towel in an air fryer—it can easily catch fire due to the high heat and circulating air. Instead, use parchment paper made for air fryers if you need a liner.
How to Store, Freeze and Reheat
Refrigerator: Let the crescent rolls cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Wrap cooled rolls in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Thaw and Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight if frozen. To reheat, place in the air fryer at 300°F for 3–4 minutes, or until warmed through.
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Air Fryer Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 can of refrigerator crescent rolls
Method
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 - 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Gently lift the crescent rolls out of the air fryer, serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- 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.
- If the rolls stuck together, just separate gently with a knife or a spatula.
- 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.
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