Last summer, I missed my local fair’s fried Oreos—the warm, dough-wrapped cookies dusted in sugar that melt in your mouth. Determined to recreate them without the deep-fryer mess, I pulled out my air fryer and started testing. After experimenting with different doughs, temperatures, and times, I landed on the perfect shortcut: crescent rolls. These Air Fryer Fried Oreos puff up golden in just 5 minutes, with a gooey center that rivals any fairground version.
Why This Air Fryer Fried Oreos Recipe Works
The secret lies in using crescent roll dough, its built-in layers expand and crisp beautifully in the air fryer’s circulating heat, mimicking deep-fried batter without the oil. A quick 350°F blast for 5 minutes creates a light, flaky shell around the softened Oreo. The result is a tender, golden pastry exterior with a warm, molten cookie center—sweet perfection achieved in record time.
Air Fryer Fried Oreos
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Pastry brush or oil spray bottle
- Tongs
- parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz can crescent roll dough
- 8 Oreo cookies any flavor or stuffing level
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
- Light oil spray coconut, olive, or vegetable
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place one Oreo on the wider end of each piece and wrap completely, pinching edges to seal.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil or line with parchment paper.
- Arrange Oreos in a single layer, leaving about 1 inch between each.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4–5 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Transfer to a rack and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Air fryer models vary, check at 4 minutes for doneness.
- Seal edges tightly to prevent bursting.
- Best served immediately while soft and warm.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer at 320°F for 2–3 minutes.
- Try flavored Oreos or add cinnamon sugar for a twist.
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Conclusion
These Air Fryer Fried Oreos deliver fair-style magic in minutes, flaky, gooey, and lightly sweet without the fryer oil. With just 3 ingredients and a 5-minute cook time, dessert doesn’t get easier or more crowd-pleasing.