Air-Fried Bacon and Egg Cheese Croissant

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Flaky croissants stuffed with air-fried smoky bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese for a kid-friendly breakfast treat. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, combines croissant dough, bacon strips, large eggs into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Place 6 bacon strips in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy but still flexible. Remove and set aside on paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Crack 4 large eggs into a bowl, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Whisk until combined.
  3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and scramble gently for 3-4 minutes until soft and fluffy. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Roll out each of the 4 croissant dough pieces on a clean surface. On each piece, place 1-2 slices of air-fried bacon, a generous spoonful of scrambled eggs, and about 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Step 5: Fold and seal the croissant dough around the filling, then place the stuffed croissants on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted inside. Serve warm.

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