Easy Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls (Air Fryer Recipe)

Introduction:

These Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls are the ultimate comfort food shortcut. Buttery crescent dough wraps around creamy chicken and cheese for a melt-in-your-mouth combo that’s quick to prepare and air fryer-friendly. No need to turn on the oven—these little golden bundles turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and deliciously gooey inside in just minutes. Great for using up leftover chicken and perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or even meal prep!

Prep: 10–15 minutes

Cook: 8–10 minutes

Cool: 2 minutes

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients:

1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)

1½ cups cooked chicken (shredded or finely chopped; rotisserie works great)

4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)

1 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream (optional for extra creaminess)

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Optional Toppings:

1 tbsp melted butter

½ tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning

Pinch of paprika (for color)

Instructions:

Preheat the Air Fryer:

Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and preheat while assembling the rolls.

Make the Chicken Filling:

In a bowl, combine:

Shredded chicken

Cream cheese

Shredded cheese

Mayo or sour cream (if using)

Garlic powder, salt, and pepper

Mix until creamy and well combined.

Assemble the Rolls:

Unroll the crescent dough triangles onto a clean surface.

Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of filling onto the wider end of each triangle.

Roll up from the wide end toward the tip, tucking the sides slightly to keep filling in.

Optional: Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with herbs or paprika.

Air Fry the Rolls:

Place rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a bit of space between each.

Air Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

 Check at 8 minutes. If they’re not golden or the dough still looks raw, cook for 1–2 more minutes.

Cool Slightly & Serve:

Let the rolls rest for 2 minutes before serving—filling will be hot!

Serve as-is or with dipping sauces like ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ.

Serving Ideas:

Pair with a green salad or soup for a full meal.

Slice in half and serve on a party platter.

Great cold the next day for lunchboxes!

Variations:

Buffalo Style: Add a splash of buffalo sauce and blue cheese crumbles to the filling.

BBQ Chicken: Mix in BBQ sauce and smoked paprika.

Spinach & Chicken: Add sautéed spinach or cooked broccoli to the filling for a veggie boost.