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Air Fryer Crookies (Croissant + Cookie)
The viral 2025 dessert trend — flaky croissants stuffed with gooey cookie dough, air fried until golden.
Total Time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
4
Calories
380 cal
Why This Works
The air fryer's rapid convection heat crisps the buttery croissant layers while simultaneously cooking the cookie dough filling to a safe temperature. The result is a contrast of textures — shatteringly crispy exterior and molten, gooey interior — that an oven struggles to achieve without overbaking one or the other.
My Recipe Testing Notes
The crookie originated at Maison Louvard bakery in Paris and went viral on TikTok in 2024. The air fryer version is actually superior to the oven version — the concentrated heat crisps the croissant exterior while keeping the cookie dough gooey inside. Key finding: use day-old croissants (slightly drier) rather than fresh ones, which can get soggy. Refrigerated Pillsbury cookie dough works perfectly and saves 20 minutes of prep time.
Ingredients
Day-old croissants work best — they don't get soggy
Store-bought refrigerated dough works perfectly
For extra gooeyness inside
Don't skip this — it balances the sweetness
Instructions
Slice each croissant in half horizontally like a sandwich bun. Don't cut all the way through — leave a hinge at the back.
Press about ¼ cup of cookie dough into each croissant, spreading it evenly. Add extra chocolate chips on top of the dough.
Gently close the croissant and press lightly so the cookie dough is visible at the edges.
Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Place crookies in the basket seam-side up.
Air fry at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until the croissant is golden and the cookie dough is set but still gooey.
Sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately. Let cool for 3 minutes before eating — the filling will be very hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a crookie?
A crookie is a viral pastry mashup — a croissant stuffed with cookie dough and baked until gooey. It originated at Maison Louvard bakery in Paris and went viral on TikTok in 2024.
Can I use homemade cookie dough?
Yes! Any chocolate chip cookie dough recipe works. Chill it first so it holds its shape when stuffed into the croissant.
Will the cookie dough be safe to eat?
Yes — the air fryer cooks the dough to a safe internal temperature. The center will be gooey but fully cooked.
Can I use different flavors of cookie dough?
Absolutely! Peanut butter, double chocolate, snickerdoodle, or sugar cookie dough all make amazing crookies.
Written by Sarah Jenkins
Former restaurant line cook turned home kitchen obsessive. I've tested over 200 air fryer recipes and I share exactly what works, what doesn't, and the temperatures that make the difference.
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