Flaky, crunchy, and buttery croissant croutons made in the air fryer or oven. These deliciously addicting croissant croutons can be enjoyed as a snack or on top of soups and salads!
The Inspiration
These croissant croutons are inspired by Trader Joe's rosemary croissant croutons. Instead of buying a small bag for $3.99 you can make a fresh batch at home in 10 minutes!
My favorite place to get croissants is at Costco! You get a dozen large croissants for $5! I freeze the extras.
Croissant croutons are uber flaky and have a tender crunch- unlike some tooth breaking croutons!
They are delicious on top of salads, tomato bisques, French onion soups, or you can enjoy like a bag of chips.
I could also see these on a beautiful charcuterie board.
I bet ya just can't eat one!
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- It's super savory and buttery.
- It's flaky with a tender crunch.
- It's fragrant and cheesy from the rosemary and parmesan.
Ingredients
How to Make Croissant Croutons in the Air Fryer
- Combine croissant cubes, rosemary, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, tossing halfway through.
How to Make Croissant Croutons in the Oven
- Combine croissant cubes, rosemary, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Tasty Tips
- Check the croutons halfway into cooking and remove any croutons that are a deep golden brown.
- Experiment with your favorite seasonings! Try oregano, Italian seasoning, or olive oil!
FAQs
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups croissant ½ inch cubes
- ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine croissants, rosemary, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Air Fryer: Air fry at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Oven: Place the croissant croutons on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- Check the croutons halfway into cooking and remove any croutons that are a deep golden brown.
- Experiment with your favorite seasonings! Try oregano, Italian seasoning, or olive oil!
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Caitlyn S. says
Great recipe! Absolutely love Trader Joe's Croissant Croutons, so I decided to give these babies a try and OH-MY-GOODNESS!!!!! These are HEAVENLY!!! Thank you so much for this recipe... the only thing I did differently was(and I made 3 different batches:D) I would spray these with lots of oil, I used avocado, and sprinkle with lots of garlic salt... These are amazing, thanks!!!
Jenny says
Awesome, glad you loved it Caitlyn!
Brooke s says
So glad I found this! I love TJs croissants, but I hate spending 4 bucks in a tiny bag!
Also, did you say “ freeze” the leftover Costco croissants? How do you do that? How long do they last? Are they then only good for croutons( which isn’t a bad thing!)
Thank you,
Brooke S
Jenny says
Hi Brooke! I place the croissants in gallon sized Ziploc bags. Since they are airy, you can slice them easily while frozen. I slice them in half and toast for sandwiches. You can also defrost them on the counter overnight and warm the whole croissant at 325-350F for 8 minutes. They should keep for up to 2 months in the freezer. Tastes just as good as fresh!