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Air Fryer Crescent Lemon Danish

Name: Air Fryer Crescent Lemon Danish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 package crescent rolls; 1/2 cup lemon pie filling; 2 tablespoons butter (melted); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons milk

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: May 26, 2020

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Wake up to a bakery-worthy treat with these Air Fryer Crescent Lemon Danishes! Buttery, flaky crescent dough wraps around a luscious lemon filling, all crisped to perfection in the air fryer. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you’ll have a bright, zesty pastry that tastes like it came straight from a café—ready in no time!

Air Fryer Crescent Lemon Danish are amazing! Do you imagine in less than 10 minutes, you can make a fresh batch of homemade Danish right in your Air Fryer?

This is such an easy breakfast or dessert to make. My kids absolutely love them. Today, I used lemon pie filling, but if you have time, making lemon curd in the Instant Pot is really easy.

You can switch out the canned for fresh, and they are fabulous. This will soon become a family favorite, and it’s really kid-approved, with the drizzle of icing on top.

If you are looking for other easy and delicious breakfast recipes for your air fryer, some of my favorite ones are AIR FRYER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE, AIR FRYER APPLE CHEDDAR BACON SCONES, AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS, and AIR FRYER POACHED EGGS.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Crescent Lemon Danish

Crescent Rolls
Lemon Pie Filling
Butter
Ground Cinnamon
Powdered Sugar
Milk

How To Make Air Fryer Crescent Lemon Danish

Layout the crescent dough on a cutting board.

Step One: Start by laying out the dough. I try to pinch the seam with my fingers closed.

Step Two: Brush the dough with melted butter.

Step Three: Sprinkle the cinnamon/sugar mixture over the melted butter.

Step Four: Then use your hands and roll up[ the dough into a long braid. Then cut the braid into 2 equal portions and then loop the dough around itself to form a circle.

Step Five: Place your circles onto a greased air fryer tray or a greased air fryer basket (both sprayed with olive oil). Add the lemon filling to the middle of the dough. Set the tray or basket into the air fryer and air fry for 5 minutes at 330 degrees F (air fryer setting)

Step Six: While the pastry is cooking, mix the powdered sugar and milk to make the icing. Drizzle the icing over the finished pastry.

Air Fryer Crescent Lemon Danish Recipe Tips

Use Parchment Paper: Place a piece of parchment paper in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Keep the Dough Cold: Crescent roll dough is easier to work with when cold. If it gets too soft, pop it in the fridge for a few minutes before shaping.
Make a Well for the Filling: Use a spoon or your fingers to gently press down the center of each crescent round, creating a space for the lemon filling to sit.
Don’t Overfill: Too much filling can cause it to spill over while cooking. A tablespoon of lemon filling per Danish is usually just right.
Air Fry in Batches if Needed: Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking. Leave space between each Danish for proper airflow.
Check for Doneness: Air fryer temperatures vary, so start checking around 6-8 minutes. They should be golden brown and puffed up.
Let Them Cool Slightly: The filling will be hot right out of the air fryer, so let them cool for a few minutes before adding icing.
Drizzle with Icing for Extra Sweetness: A simple glaze of powdered sugar + milk + vanilla adds the perfect finishing touch!

Storing

These make a great leftover snack to store. Let them cool to room temperature. Then set them into an aright container or plastic resealable bag. They will last for about 1 to 2 days. You can either reheat in the microwave or the air fryer.

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