While your slow cooker is busy preparing a savory masterpiece, you might find yourself in need of a quick and delicious sweet treat. These air fryer Nutella toast pies are the perfect solution for satisfying cravings without a long wait. The combination of a crunchy cinnamon-sugar exterior and a gooey hazelnut center makes every bite absolutely irresistible. This recipe is incredibly simple, making it a great activity for involving children in the kitchen for a weekend project. Since it uses basic pantry staples like bread and cocoa spread, you can whip these up anytime the mood strikes. They provide a wonderful textural contrast to the tender soft foods typically produced in a slow cooker. Once you try these easy toast pies, they are sure to become a regular request during your family snack time.
Helpful Tips
- For the most reliable seal, use a rolling pin to flatten the bread until it is almost translucent, ensuring the edges bond together easily when crimped with a fork.
- If your air fryer is a high-wattage model, consider lowering the temperature slightly to 330 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent the sugar topping from burning before the Nutella center is fully melted.
- Always leave a clean half-inch border around your Nutella filling because any spread that touches the edges will prevent the egg wash from sealing the bread properly.
- Using slightly stale or older bread can actually be beneficial here as it absorbs less egg wash and tends to crisp up much faster than very fresh moist slices.
- To create a more complex flavor profile, add a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt or a few crushed hazelnuts inside each pie before you close them up.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Begin by cutting the crusts off all 8 slices of bread to ensure a smooth, soft pie crust.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread as thin as possible without tearing it.
- Place 1 tablespoon of Nutella in the center of 4 of the bread slices, leaving about a half-inch border.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create a smooth egg wash.
- Lightly brush the edges of the bread slices with the egg wash, then place the remaining 4 slices on top.
- Use the tines of a fork to firmly crimp and seal the edges of the bread together on all sides.
- Brush the tops of the assembled pies with more egg wash and sprinkle with a mix of sugar and cinnamon.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the basket with cooking spray.
- Place the pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove carefully and let them cool for 2 minutes before enjoying the gooey center.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of white or brioche bread
- 4 tablespoons of Nutella (or any hazelnut spread)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- Cooking spray or melted butter
Shopping List
- Produce: Banana or strawberries (optional for filling)
- Dairy & Eggs: Large egg, Milk
- Pantry: White or brioche bread, Nutella or hazelnut spread, Granulated sugar, Ground cinnamon
- Bakery: Sliced white bread
Equipment Needed
- Air Fryer
- Rolling pin
- Fork
- Pastry brush
- Small bowl
Variations & Serving Ideas
These pies are best served immediately while the hazelnut center is still molten and the bread is at its peak crispiness. To make them look like a professional dessert, plate them with a few fresh berries and a light dusting of sifted powdered sugar. They also pair wonderfully with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream, which melts into the warm cinnamon crust beautifully. If you have extras, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For the best results when reheating, put them back into the air fryer for one or two minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit to restore the original crunch.
Air Fryer Magic Nutella Toast Pies Recipe Snacks To Cook
These crispy golden pockets are filled with melted Nutella and air-fried to perfection for a quick and satisfying sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of white or brioche bread
- 4 tablespoons of Nutella (or any hazelnut spread)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon of milk
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- Cooking spray or melted butter
Instructions
- Begin by cutting the crusts off all 8 slices of bread to ensure a smooth, soft pie crust.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread as thin as possible without tearing it.
- Place 1 tablespoon of Nutella in the center of 4 of the bread slices, leaving about a half-inch border.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create a smooth egg wash.
- Lightly brush the edges of the bread slices with the egg wash, then place the remaining 4 slices on top.
- Use the tines of a fork to firmly crimp and seal the edges of the bread together on all sides.
- Brush the tops of the assembled pies with more egg wash and sprinkle with a mix of sugar and cinnamon.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the basket with cooking spray.
- Place the pies in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove carefully and let them cool for 2 minutes before enjoying the gooey center.
I hope these Nutella toast pies bring a delicious bit of magic to your afternoon snack time or dessert table! Please leave a comment below to let me know how they turned out for you.
#ThingsToMakeForDessert #SnacksToCook #SweetSnacksToMakeAtHome #FoodThingsToMake #DeliciousSimpleRecipes #EasyFoodIdeasQuickSnack #FunEasyRecipesForKids #YummyTreatsToMakeAtHomeEasy #RecipesForSleepovers #AirFryer #Nutella #Dessert
