Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies - Crispy 12-Minute Dessert

Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies take about 10 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking. That is it. You get a crisp, golden pocket of bread with warm Nutella running out of the middle.

The trick is sealing the edges well and pressing them flat. A loose seam pops open in the air fryer and the filling leaks onto the basket, where it burns and smokes. Press with a fork, then press again.

You need two slices of bread per pie and about a tablespoon of Nutella. Soft sandwich bread works best because it folds without cracking. Stale bread tears at the corners.

About the Ingredients

8 slices soft sandwich bread

White or whole wheat both work. Avoid thin crustless bread, which tears when you fold it. Day-old bread is fine as long as it still bends.

1/2 cup Nutella, about 8 tablespoons

Any chocolate hazelnut spread works. If yours is stiff from the fridge, warm the jar in a bowl of hot water for a few minutes so it spreads without tearing the bread.

3 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Melted butter gives the golden crust and helps the sugar stick. Use vegan butter if you need it dairy free.

1 large egg, beaten

The egg wash seals and browns the edges. Skip it and brush the rim with a little milk or melted butter instead.

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Sprinkle it on after the butter so it caramelizes. Cinnamon sugar is a good swap if you like warmth with chocolate.

1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional

A few flakes on top cut the sweetness. Skip it if you are serving these to kids who like things plain.

Powdered sugar, for dusting

Dust right before serving. It dissolves into the warm crust if it sits too long.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat the air fryer

Set your air fryer to 350 F (175 C) and let it run for 3 minutes. A hot basket gives you instant browning on the bottom crust.

2. Spread the Nutella

Lay 4 slices of bread flat. Spread 1 level tablespoon of Nutella on each, leaving a half-inch border all the way around.

3. Close the pies

Top each with a second slice of bread. Press the edges down with your fingers first, then crimp all the way around with a fork.

4. Brush and sugar

Brush the tops with beaten egg, then with melted butter. Sprinkle the sugar over the butter so it sticks.

5. Air fry the first batch

Place 2 pies in the basket, not touching. Air fry at 350 F (175 C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping at the 6-minute mark.

6. Check for doneness

The pies are done when both sides are deep golden brown and the edges look dry and crisp. If the top is pale, give it 2 more minutes.

7. Cool and finish

Move the pies to a rack for 2 minutes so the bottom stays crisp. Dust with powdered sugar and add flaky salt if you like.

8. Repeat and serve

Air fry the remaining pies the same way. Serve warm while the middle is still soft. Crispy on, stress off – happy cooking!

How to Store Air Fryer Desserts

Delicious Variations

Strawberry chocolate

Swap half the Nutella for strawberry jam and add a thin slice of fresh strawberry in the middle.

Peanut butter banana

Use peanut butter instead of Nutella and tuck three thin banana slices inside before sealing.

S'mores style

Spread Nutella, add two mini marshmallows and a few graham cracker crumbs, then seal and air fry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Make a batch of these air fryer Nutella toast pies the next time a chocolate craving shows up after dinner. They take about 22 minutes start to finish, and the cleanup is one basket and a fork. Try one with a cold glass of milk and tell me it was not worth it. Crispy on, stress off – happy cooking!

Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies – Crispy 12-Minute Dessert

Air Fryer Nutella Toast Pies turn bread and Nutella into warm, flaky pocket desserts in about 12 minutes, with crisp edges and a gooey chocolate middle.

10 minPrep time12 minCook time4Servings318 kcalCalories

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🧂 Ingredients

• 8 slices soft sandwich bread
• 1/2 cup Nutella, about 8 tablespoons
• 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

📋 Instructions

1. 1Heat the air fryer — Set your air fryer to 350 F (175 C) and let it run for 3 minutes. A hot basket gives you instant browning on the bottom crust.
2. 2Spread the Nutella — Lay 4 slices of bread flat. Spread 1 level tablespoon of Nutella on each, leaving a half-inch border all the way around.
3. 3Close the pies — Top each with a second slice of bread. Press the edges down with your fingers first, then crimp all the way around with a fork.
4. 4Brush and sugar — Brush the tops with beaten egg, then with melted butter. Sprinkle the sugar over the butter so it sticks.
5. 5Air fry the first batch — Place 2 pies in the basket, not touching. Air fry at 350 F (175 C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping at the 6-minute mark.
6. 6Check for doneness — The pies are done when both sides are deep golden brown and the edges look dry and crisp. If the top is pale, give it 2 more minutes.
7. 7Cool and finish — Move the pies to a rack for 2 minutes so the bottom stays crisp. Dust with powdered sugar and add flaky salt if you like.
8. 8Repeat and serve — Air fry the remaining pies the same way. Serve warm while the middle is still soft. Crispy on, stress off – happy cooking!

👨🍳 Chef's Note: If your air fryer runs hot, drop the temperature to 340 F (170 C) and add a minute. Pale tops after 10 minutes usually mean the basket needs more preheating, not more time.

Servings: 4

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Easy Recipes for Everyday Cooking10 minutes12 minutes24 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): 318 kcal · 7g protein · 41g carbs · 14g fat