Air fryer sausage cream cheese crescents are a rich, flaky, and savory snack made by wrapping a creamy sausage filling inside crescent dough and air frying until golden. The result is a crispy outside with a soft, cheesy, and flavorful center that melts in your mouth.
The filling is what makes these crescents so addictive. Cooked sausage is mixed with softened cream cheese, creating a smooth and creamy texture that balances the savory spice of the meat. This combination stays rich and slightly tangy, making every bite satisfying.
The crescent dough acts as a buttery, flaky shell. As it cooks in the air fryer, it puffs up and turns golden brown, sealing in the cheesy sausage filling. The air fryer helps achieve a bakery-style crispness without needing an oven.
These crescents are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or party appetizers. They are easy to prepare, require only a few ingredients, and cook quickly, making them ideal for busy days or last-minute gatherings.
They also pair well with dipping sauces like ketchup, honey mustard, or spicy mayo, adding even more flavor variety to each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough (or puff pastry)
- 250 g breakfast sausage (cooked and crumbled)
- 120 g cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cook sausage in a pan until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix cooked sausage with cream cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili flakes.
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C.
- Roll out crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Add a spoonful of sausage mixture to each triangle and roll tightly.
- Brush tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Place in air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Facts (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
