Description
Crispy, golden, and bursting with creamy, savory sausage filling, Quick Air Fryer Sausage Crescents are the ultimate snack, appetizer, or breakfast treat. With the ease of an air fryer, these flaky crescent rolls come together in minutes, delivering flavor and texture that’s hard to resist. Perfect for busy mornings, game days, or casual gatherings, this recipe will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 16 oz (2 cans) crescent rolls
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
- 10.5 oz (1 can) Rotel, drained
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Optional Topping:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Sausage:
- Break the ground sausage into small pieces and place them in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 380°F for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking. Ensure the sausage is fully cooked and crumbly.
- Remove and crumble further if needed.
- Drain the Rotel:
- Pour the Rotel into a fine mesh strainer and drain thoroughly.
- Pat the Rotel dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid, preventing the filling from becoming watery.
- Make the Filling:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, softened cream cheese, drained Rotel, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir until the mixture is well blended and creamy.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls:
- Open the crescent roll cans and separate the triangles.
- For smaller crescents, cut each triangle in half; for larger crescents, leave them whole.
- Place a spoonful of the sausage mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll the dough around the filling, pinching the edges to seal.
- Cook in the Air Fryer:
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- Arrange half the crescents in the basket, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Cook at 320°F for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat with the remaining crescents and filling.
- Add Finishing Touches (Optional):
- Brush each crescent with melted butter.
- Sprinkle dried parsley on top for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or marinara. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Don’t Overfill: Use just enough filling to prevent leaks while rolling.
- Monitor Cooking Time: Check the crescents a minute early to ensure they don’t overcook, as air fryers can vary.
- Use Fresh Crescent Rolls: For the best flakiness, ensure your crescent rolls are fresh and not expired.
- Prep Ahead: Assemble the crescents in advance and store them in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American