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Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Crescent Squares

Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Crescent Squares

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Buttery crescent dough, a barely-set egg, crispy bacon, and melty cheddar — Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Crescent Squares are the easiest 15-minute breakfast you'll make all week. Perfect for busy mornings, lazy brunches, and feeding picky kids.

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces crescent dough sheet, (such as Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked until just crisp
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, or cheese of choice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: chopped fresh chives or parsley, for serving

Instructions

  • Prep the basket. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit your air fryer basket. Unroll the crescent dough sheet onto the parchment.
  • Cut and shape. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 4 equal squares. With your fingertips, pinch the edges of each square up about ¼ inch to form a shallow wall — this keeps the egg from running off.
  • Fill. Crack one egg into the center of each square. Arrange 2 strips of cooked bacon on either side of each egg. Sprinkle evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Air fry. Carefully transfer the parchment (with the assembled squares) into the air fryer basket. Cook at 320°F (160°C) for 7–9 minutes, until the dough is golden brown and the egg whites are fully set. For runny yolks, pull at 7 minutes; for firm yolks, go to 9.
  • Add cheese. Sprinkle shredded cheese over each square. Return to the air fryer at 320°F for 1–2 more minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve. Lift the parchment out of the basket. Top with fresh chives or parsley, if using. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
  • Cooking Spray, or Parchment Paper

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Crescent rolls instead of a sheet: Unroll, press the seams together firmly, and cut into 4 squares.
  • Make-ahead: Assemble (raw eggs included) up to 12 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Air fry from cold; add 1–2 minutes to the cook time.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 320°F for 2–3 minutes.
  • Freezing: Wrap cooled squares individually in plastic, then foil. Freeze up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen at 320°F for 5–6 minutes.
  • Air fryer note: Cook times vary by model. Start checking at 6 minutes the first time you make this in your air fryer.
  • Topping ideas: Sautéed peppers and onions, cooked sausage crumbles, diced ham, spinach, mushrooms, tomato, feta, Gruyère, pepper jack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 19gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 1046mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 428IUCalcium: 131mgIron: 3mg