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Kouign-amann, golden caramelized French pastry from the air fryer

Kouign Amann in the Air Fryer

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Kouign Amann is a Breton pastry known for its crisp, caramelised surface. This version makes it easy by using ready-made croissant dough and an air fryer for quick and convenient baking.
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Parchment paper or air fryer baking tins
  • 1 Rolling pin
  • 1 Butter knife

Ingredients

  • 1 pcs can of ready-made croissant dough
  • 100 g sugar
  • 50 g butter softened
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Instructions

  • Roll out 1 pcs can of ready-made croissant dough on a clean surface.
  • Spread a thin layer of the softened 50 g butter onto the dough.
  • Sprinkle an even layer of 100 g sugar over the buttered surface.
  • Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, first one third from one side, then one third from the other side.
  • Gently roll out the dough again into a rectangle and repeat the butter and sugar procedure.
  • Fold the dough into thirds once more and gently roll it out into a square shape.
  • Cut the dough into smaller squares and shape them into small parcels by folding the corners in towards the centre.
  • Place the small parcels in air fryer baking tins or on parchment paper in the air fryer.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
    (Pre-program it, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking)
  • Bake in the air fryer for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden and caramelised on top.
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  • Let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

- Make sure the dough does not get too thin when you roll it out, so it does not crack during baking.
- Keep an eye on the baking time, as different air fryers can vary in temperature and performance.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 0.1gFat: 7gSaturated fat: 4gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated fat: 2gTrans fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 3mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin B2: 0.01mgVitamin B3: 0.01mgVitamin B5: 0.01mgVitamin B12: 0.01µgVitamin E: 0.2mgVitamin K: 1µgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.01mgMagnesium: 0.2mgPhosphorus: 2mgSelenium: 0.2µgZinc: 0.01mgFolic acid: 0.1µgNet carbohydrates: 17g
Author: Morten Jensen
Calories: 125kcal
Cost: 6
Ret: Bread, Morgenmad
Køkken: Fransk
Diet:
Søgeord: Breakfast, Brunch, puff pastry
Holdbarhed: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Genopvarmning: Reheat the Kouign Amann in the air fryer at 160 °C for 2-3 minutes, so they become crispy again.
Frysning: Can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat directly in the air fryer without thawing.
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