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    Popular » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Fried Oreos (better than deep fried)

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 9, 2021 by Dee

    Make Air Fryer Fried Oreos with crescent roll dough and powdered sugar for a super easy dessert that's better than fried Oreo cookies you get at the fair! No hot oil and no mess with this easy and delicious sweet treat! via @meamel

    Make Air Fryer Fried Oreos with crescent roll dough and powdered sugar for a super easy dessert that's better than fried Oreo cookies you get at the fair! No hot oil and less mess with this easy and delicious sweet treat!

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    air fryer fried oreos in powdered sugar stacked on a plate
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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Air Fryer Deep Fried Oreos with Crescent Roll Dough
    • How Long to Air Fry
    • Variations
    • How to Store
    • Recipe
    • More Easy Recipes with Oreos
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    These air fried Oreo cookies are definitely the most unusual air fryer recipe I've made yet. But, they are super easy, and they taste amazingly delicious! Plus, it's a quick way to satisfy your sweet tooth!

    If you've ever had deep fried Oreos at the fair or at a restaurant, you know they are dipped in batter and fried in hot oil until golden brown. They're tasty -- like most fair food -- but definitely high in calories and fat.

    We make air fryer deep fried Oreos without pancake mix. The cookies are wrapped in crescent roll dough and air fried until crispy and golden brown. These delicious treats have less calories and are lower in fat than the ones you get at state fairs, but they taste just as delicious. Promise!

    Ingredients

    You only need 3 ingredients for this easy air fryer dessert recipe:

    • Oreo cookies or any sandwich cookie
    • A tube of crescent roll dough or crescent roll sheet
    • Powdered sugar

    How to Make Air Fryer Deep Fried Oreos with Crescent Roll Dough

    First, open the package of crescent rolls, and separate the triangles on a flat surface. If you can find the crescent roll sheets, it'll make this easy recipe even easier! I found it easiest to roll up the triangles slightly and press them into circular shapes.

    Next, place an Oreo cookie on top of the circles. I used my silicone baking mat as a surface just to make clean-up easier, but you don't need to do this.

    chocolate and lemon oreo cookies on circles of crescent roll dough

    If you're using the sheets, unroll the dough into one large rectangle. Then, use a sharp knife to cut it into 12 squares.

    oreo cookies on crescent roll sheets dough

    Then, fold the dough up and over the cookie so that they meet in the middle. Press the ends of the dough together so that they stick.

    fold crescent dough over oreo

    I made these fried Oreos in my Instant Omni Plus air fryer oven, so I could make 8 or more at a time. It comes with a metal basket, so I sprayed the basket with non stick spray.

    If you are using the Vortex Plus or any air fryer with non stick coating, you'll want to skip the non stick spray and use olive oil mist or something similar. Non stick spray can ruin appliances and cookware with non stick coating!

    Place the cookies into the basket of the air fryer in a single layer, seams side down. If you are using a smaller air fryer, you'll want to air fry the cookies in batches.

    oreo cookies in crescent roll dough in air fryer basket

    How Long to Air Fry

    Every air fryer is different, but I found air frying the cookies at 380 degrees f for 6 minutes was perfect. You might want to add more time if you want them to be more golden brown.

    I recommend experimenting to find what cook time works best for the brand you have and the size of your air fryer. Flip the cookies over about halfway through. And, dust with powdered sugar after the cookies are done. So good!

    Actually, my kids think this indulgent treat tastes even better than the deep fried cookies! And, they're perfect when you want a super easy delicious dessert.

    dip air fryer oreos into powdered sugar

    Variations

    We are big Oreos fans, so we made regular Oreos,(original oreos) and we also tried ones with chocolate filling, mint Oreos, Golden Oreos and lemon Oreos.

    We actually like the flavor from the lemon cookies better. The tangy lemon filling offsets the sweetness! Don't forget, any sandwich cookie will work here, and you can use any type of oreo. Double stuff Oreos are good, too!

    If you can't find crescent roll dough, you can experiment with biscuit dough or puff pastry. I haven't tried these personally, but you should be able to achieve similar results.

    hand holding sliced air fried lemon oreo

    If you want to take this decadent treat to the next level, add a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Or serve with chocolate sauce for dipping. They go very well with ice cream -- just saying!

    How to Store

    Store leftover air fryer Oreos in an airtight container. Ours tend to disappear fast, but they should last a day or 2 before becoming too soft and soggy.

    Recipe

    air fryer fried oreos coated in powdered sugar on a plate

    Air Fryer Fried Oreos

    Published by Dee
    Make Air Fryer Oreos with crescent rolls and powdered sugar for a super easy dessert that tastes like the fried Oreo cookies you get at the fair.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 11 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 155 kcal

    Equipment

    • Omni Plus Air Fryer Oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 Oreo cookies
    • 1 tube crescent rolls dough
    • powdered sugar for dipping

    Instructions
     

    • Open the crescent rolls dough, and separate into 8 triangles. Or cut a roll of crescent roll sheets into 12 squares
    • Roll each triangle into a ball, and flatten into a circle
    • Place an Oreo on top of the dough, and stretch sides so that they meet in the middle
    • Press ends of dough together so that they stick
    • Spray air fryer basket with olive oil spray or cooking spray (depending on what type of fryer you have) and place cookies, seam side down in basket
    • Preheat to 380 degrees, and cook for 6 minutes, turning halfway through
    • Dust with powdered sugar after cooking, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Use crescent roll sheets if you can find them! 
    Do not use non stick spray on air fryer baskets with non stick interiors as that will ruin the finish.
    Results may vary with different air fryer makes/models.
    If you're using an air fryer oven with metal basket, like the Omni Plus, the dough will probably stick a little. But, it's easy to press the dried dough off after cooking. Wash as usual after removing dough.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 277mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

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    • Individual No Bake Oreo Cheesecakes
    • Halloween Oreo Pumpkin Treats
    • Oreo Turkey Cookies

    Originally published in 2020 and updated in 2021

    air fried oreos cut in half on a brown mat
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    1. Melanie says

      November 29, 2021 at 8:25 pm

      I just made these for dinner tonight, and oh boy were they good! They had such a great taste, and they were so fun to eat. Thanks for sharing this recipe—I’ll be using it again!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 29, 2021 at 9:24 pm

        Thanks, Melanie! I'm glad you liked the cookies!

    2. Kevin says

      July 11, 2021 at 10:23 am

      These are great and the kids made them with only a little supervision! Only took a few minutes for this awesome treat!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 12, 2021 at 11:47 am

        Thank you so much, Kevin. I'm glad you all liked the cookies!

    3. Rae says

      March 12, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars for your recipe, 2 stars for Me cause I used mint Oreos. They’re not as good.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 13, 2020 at 1:19 pm

        Thanks for letting me know! We liked the lemon ones most of all!

    4. Anna says

      February 09, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      WOW I love the texture of these! Tried the lemon ones and they were absolutely delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 10, 2020 at 8:08 pm

        Awesome, Anna! I'm so happy to hear this!

    5. Sara Welch says

      February 03, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      What a great way to enjoy Oreo cookies! These will definitely satisfy my sweet tooth! Delish!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Tisha says

      February 03, 2020 at 11:23 am

      Love that you used an air fryer for these! They will be a huge hit in my house!5 stars

      Reply
    7. Beth says

      February 02, 2020 at 9:42 pm

      This is such a great idea! Can’t pass up any kind of Oreo!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2020 at 7:45 am

        Thanks! I know what you mean! 🙂

    8. Catalina says

      February 02, 2020 at 7:50 am

      What a delicious snack! I love Oreos!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2020 at 7:43 am

        Thanks! They might be even better this way. 🙂

    9. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      February 02, 2020 at 4:36 am

      WOW!! These oreos are incredible! I can't wait to make these for my kids!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2020 at 7:42 am

        Thanks, Catalina. My kids loved them!

    10. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      January 31, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      These Air Fryer Oreos are on my must-make list!5 stars

      Reply
    11. James says

      January 31, 2020 at 6:39 am

      Made these last night and what a hit! Tried the lemon ones first. Now the kids want to try the others this weekend.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 31, 2020 at 7:19 am

        So glad y'all enjoyed the Oreos! Have fun this weekend!

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