Easy Air Fryer Beef Ham Cheese (Printable Format)
Flaky croissants filled with savory beef, ham, and melted cheese, crisped in an air fryer.
# What You Need:
→ Croissants
01 - 4 ready-to-bake croissant dough triangles from refrigerated tube
→ Fillings
02 - 4 slices cooked roast beef
03 - 4 slices ham
04 - 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
→ Optional
05 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tablespoon softened butter for brushing
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set air fryer to 350°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll croissant dough and separate into 4 individual triangles.
03 - Spread thin layer of Dijon mustard onto each triangle if desired.
04 - Place 1 slice roast beef, 1 slice ham, and 1 slice cheese on wide end of each triangle.
05 - Roll from wide end toward point, tucking sides to seal filling inside.
06 - Place croissants seam-side down in basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
07 - Lightly brush tops with softened butter for golden finish.
08 - Cook for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Cool 2-3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The flaky pastry gets this incredible crunch you cannot achieve in a regular oven
- These come together in under 20 minutes but taste like they took all morning
- You can customize the fillings based on whatever is in your fridge
02 -
- Crowding the basket is the fastest way to get soggy uneven results
- Letting them cool for 2 minutes after cooking makes a huge difference for handling and eating
03 -
- Cheese that escapes onto the basket will burn and smoke, so line it with foil for easier cleanup
- Checking them at 6 minutes helps prevent overbrowning since air fryers vary so much