Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Crescent Rolls – Gooey, Buttery, and Done in Minutes
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
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.
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
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.
- Serve immediately.
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
FAQs
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
- 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.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 196Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 396mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 5g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
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