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Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls – Gooey, Buttery, and Done in Minutes

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Nothing beats a warm, melty cheese snack that comes together fast and tastes like it took way more effort than it did. These air fryer cheese stuffed crescent rolls are one of those go-to recipes you’ll end up making again and again. Golden, flaky crescent dough wraps around ooey-gooey mozzarella, then gets brushed with buttery garlic goodness before crisping up in the air fryer. No deep frying or oven preheating needed.

Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

If you love quick air fryer snacks like these, you’ll definitely want to check out garlic butter or buffalo chicken bombs for more crowd-pleasing ideas. Recipes like this are perfect for game day, after-school snacks, or last-minute get-togethers where you need something delicious on the table fast.

With only a handful of ingredients and less than 10 minutes of cook time, these cheese stuffed crescents deliver big on flavor without a lot of work. The buttery garlic topping adds a savory twist that takes them over the top, and the air fryer gets them perfectly crisp outside while keeping the cheese gooey inside.

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What You Will Love About This Recipe

Only 6 minutes in the air fryer


Just a few simple ingredients


Family friendly and kid approved


Great for parties or quick snacks


Endless ways to customize with fillings or seasonings

Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

How to make Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees
  • Roll out each crescent roll.
  • Place a half piece of string cheese at the edge of the wide end of your crescent dough.  
  • Fold the sides of the dough over the ends of the string cheese, then start rolling the cheese towards the bottom, making sure the cheese is completely sealed in by the dough.  
  • Mix the melted butter, garlic, salt & parsley together. 
  • Place your rolled dough cheese sticks into your air fryer.  
  • Baste with butter mixture over the dough.  
  • Air fry for 6 minutes, turning once midway.  
Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls
  • Serve immediately.
Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Tips & Tricks

  • Seal the edges of the crescent dough well to keep the cheese from leaking out
  • You can swap string cheese with cheddar or pepper jack sticks for a different flavor
  • Don’t skip the butter mixture—it adds tons of flavor and helps with browning
  • Preheat your air fryer for even cooking
  • These are best served hot, right out of the air fryer
Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

FAQs

No problem—just cut block mozzarella into sticks about the same size and it works just as well.

Yes, pop them back in the air fryer for a minute or two to crisp them back up.

Marinara is a classic, but ranch or garlic aioli is delicious too.

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Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls

Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls are quick and easy and so addictive. These make for the perfect treat, snack, or side to pair with your favorite meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 4 Pieces mozzarella string cheese, cut in half
  • 4 TBSP Butter, melted
  • 2 TSP Minced Garlic, garlic powder is fine too
  • ½ TSP Salt
  • 1 TSP Parsley

Instructions

    1. Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees
    2. Roll out each crescent roll.
    3. Place a half piece of string cheese at the edge of the wide end of your crescent dough.  
    4. Fold the sides of the dough over the ends of the string cheese, then start rolling the cheese towards the bottom, making sure the cheese is completely sealed in by the dough.  
    5. Mix the melted butter, garlic, salt & parsley together. 
    6. Place your rolled dough cheese sticks into your air fryer.  
    7. Baste with butter mixture over the dough.  
    8. Air fry for 6 minutes, turning once midway.  
    9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 396mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g

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