Butter croissants with cooked ham and melted Gouda
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Air fryer ham cheese croissants

Air fryer ham cheese croissants made with already baked butter croissants. Warm briefly until Gouda melts, keeping the delicate crust golden.

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Total time 18 min
Calories 368 kcal
Servings 2 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Warm baked croissants briefly

Fill two already baked croissants, not raw croissant dough. Cooked ham and thin cheese slices heat inside. One croissant is one serving without sides.

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Recipe

Air fryer ham cheese croissants

Air fryer ham cheese croissants made with already baked butter croissants. Warm briefly until Gouda melts, keeping the delicate crust golden.

Ingredients

2 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare

    Split croissants horizontally, leaving the back attached. Slice cheese thinly to fit the opening.

  2. 2

    Mix and season

    Spread mustard inside. Fill with ham and Gouda, close and place in basket without overlap.

  3. 3

    Cook

    If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 160 °C. Warm about 5 minutes at 160 °C. Check early because baked croissant tips darken quickly.

  4. 4

    Check and serve

    Check cheese has melted and serve warm. If the centre is cool, continue warming at a lower temperature.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Air fryer ham cheese croissants

What matters

Thick cheese blocks melt too slowly beneath the delicate crust.

Serving guidance

No extra butter is needed.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Use Emmental instead of Gouda.

Omit mustard for a milder flavour.

Nutrition per serving

368kcal
26.7 gCarbohydrates
15.1 gProtein
21.7 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Air fryer ham cheese croissants

No, this short timing applies only to already baked croissants.

Thin already baked areas heat especially quickly.

Yes, but refrigerated croissants may take longer to warm.

Not necessarily. Reposition carefully if heat is uneven, keeping filling inside.

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