My air fried Oreos are a crunchy, sweet, chocolatey, and completely irresistible dessert, just like the ones from the fair! I use simple ingredients and cook them in the air fryer so they stay golden brown and delicious without deep-frying in oil.
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My Favorite Air Fryer Fried Oreos
My recipe for air fried Oreos was inspired by my absolute favorite treat to get at the fair as a kid: deep fried Oreos! I always skipped the funnel cake or the cotton candy and went straight for this creamy, chocolatey delicacy.
Years later when I heard the fair was coming to town, I got a sudden craving for my favorite childhood indulgence. I didn’t feel like waiting until the fair, so I decided to whip up my own version that didn’t involve deep frying!
It took me a few tries, but once I had the temperature and the method figured out, I couldn’t believe how much my air fried Oreos tasted like the ones I remembered from when I was a kid at the fair. I tried pan-frying them and baking them in the oven, but in the end, the air fryer was the clear winner.
I honestly think sharing these with my kids was even more fun for me than it was for them. But they still get super excited every time I tell them I’m whipping up another batch, so it’s a win-win!
And, if you love Oreos, try my Oreo mug cake, Oreo dirt cake, Oreo mousse, and Oreo balls!
Air Fryer Oreos Ingredients
- Oreo cookies – This is the heart of the treat! Oreos add that creamy, chocolate flavor in every bite. I love using Double Stuf Oreos because of the extra cream inside.
- Pillsbury crescent rolls – Wrapping each Oreo creates a flaky, golden crust that crisps up beautifully in the air fryer. A dough sheet will also work.
- Powdered sugar – Optional, but a light dusting adds sweetness and makes the treat look extra festive!
How to Make Fried Oreos in the Air Fryer
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: Spread the crescent roll dough out onto a flat surface and lightly press down on all the perforated lines with your finger. This allows the dough to form a single piece.
STEP TWO: Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the crescent roll sheet into 8 even squares.
STEP THREE: Place one Oreo in the center of each crescent roll dough square and roll all four corners inward on top of the Oreo. The bunch the rest of the crescent roll over the Oreo, making sure it covers the entire sandwich cookie.
STEP FOUR: Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees then place the Oreos in the air fryer in a single layer with space in between each. Air fry them for 5-6 minutes, remove them from the air fryer, then dust with sugar, if using!
Tips for the Best Air Fried Oreos
- I bunch the crescent roll dough very carefully around the Oreos without stretching the crescent rolls to avoid any tearing.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. I always leave plenty of space so they cook evenly in a single batch. If any of them are touching, the dough will merge.
- I preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees F. This gives me that golden crisp without burning the dough or over-melting the Oreos.
- Watch for golden edges at 5–6 minutes. I check around 5 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- I always let my air fried Oreo recipe cool for about 2 minutes so my kids and husband won’t burn their tongues!
Air Fry Oreos Variations and Substitutions
- I love using mint‑flavored Oreos for a mint-chocolate version. This is especially great for a St. Patrick’s Day treat!
- Golden Oreos are also really fun in this recipe! I sprinkle them with a little cinnamon for a delicious twist.
- I sometimes replace crescent rolls with puff pastry for extra flakiness when I want an upscale feel.
- Cut the crescent roll dough into 10 pieces instead of 8. It will have less of an outer layer, but will make 2 extra air-fried Oreos and still taste delicious!
- For a fun churro-inspired twist, I sprinkle the air fryer Oreos with a cinnamon-sugar mix when they come out of the air fryer.
Air Fried Oreos FAQs
Do I need to use oil to make air fryer fried Oreos?
If I’m worried about sticking, I’ll either give my air fryer basket a very light spray of oil or lay parchment paper in the basket. But in my experience, air fryer Oreos don’t need any extra oil. I never spray the tops!
Are air fried Oreos vegan?
While Pillsbury Crescent Rolls are vegan and Oreos have vegan ingredients, Oreos are not guaranteed vegan because of potential cross-contamination with milk. They qualify as vegetarian, but are not considered truly vegan.
How should I store leftovers?
I store cooled Oreos in an airtight container at room temperature and try to enjoy them within 1–2 days before they lose their crisp.
How should I reheat leftover air fryer Oreos?
My favorite way to enjoy leftover air fried Oreos is to reheat them in the air fryer. I preheat to 320 degrees F, then stick them back in for about 2 minutes, just enough to make the outside nice and crispy again and warm the centers.
More Air Fryer Snacks
- Air fryer chicken wings
- Air fryer nachos
- Air fryer corn dogs
- Air fryer onion rings
- Air fryer meatballs
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Easy Air Fried Oreos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Oreos
- 1 package Pillsbury Crescents Rolls or crescent dough sheet
- Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Spread the crescent roll dough out onto a flat surface and lightly press down on all the perforated lines with your finger. This allows the dough to form a single piece.
- Cut the crescent roll sheet into 8 even squares.
- Place one Oreo in the center of each crescent roll dough square and roll all four corners inward on top of the Oreo. The bunch the rest of the crescent roll over the Oreo, making sure it covers the entire cookie.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees then place the Oreos in the air fryer in a single layer with space in between each. Air fry them for 5-6 minutes, remove them from the air fryer, then dust with sugar, if using!
Video
Notes
- Gently bunch the crescent roll dough around the Oreos, being careful not to stretch the dough and avoid tearing.
- Always leave plenty of space between the Oreos so they cook evenly in a single batch. If any of them are touching, the dough will merge.
- Watch for golden edges at 5–6 minutes. I check around 5 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1–2 days.
- Reheat them in the air fryer preheated to 320 degrees F, for just 2 minutes — just long enough to get warmed and crisp again.
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
Searched for this recipe after Dax Shepard and Monica Padman mentioned them on their show. Kristen Bell makes them and they love them! WIll be trying soon!
That’s so cool they mentioned Air Fried Oreos on the show. I will have to take a look at that episode because I love them as a couple. These are so delicious that I eat a good half of them within 5 minutes of them coming out of the air fryer each time. lol.
YES! And they look so easy to make! Thanks for making easy recipes !
We haven’t had pillsbury products in the UK for years . I will look to see if there is an equivalent as they sound so tasty .
It’s the episode with Josh Gad. That’s the reason I looked for the recipe and found this site as well ?
LOL, here for the same reason! My kids are going to flip over these
Oh, just wait until they try them. They are just as good as they look! We make several batches each time.
I had to laugh when Monica and Dax talked about these on Armchair Expert. Dax always talks about being on a paleo diet, I don’t think one could get any further away from a paleo diet while devouring these. Ha ha! About to make them, I’m so glad they talked about them.
That’s the same reason I’m here!
Me too!
OMG! These are sooooo easy and super yummy!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Kelli! They are my all-time favorite air fryer dessert.
I’m not really an Oreo fan. That being said, these were amazing and gone in a flash once I set them on the table in a house full of teenagers.
Delicious! I only have a wire rack in mine so the bottoms wanted to stick when done, even with cooking spray on it. But the family loved them!
I bought parchment “air fryer liners” (circular but there are squares, also) and they work great for many items. I have an Instant Pot/Air Fryer combo appliance (2 lids), and often put a disposable pie plate or aluminum carryout pan with parchment circle on bottom and then add the items, or put the items on the parchment circle right in the basket.
Made these last night and what a hit! Tried the lemon ones first. Now the kids want to try the others this weekend.
Yummy! I use my air fryer and no chocolate chips just sprinkle with powdered sugar and be sure to eat them warm.
Love that you used an air fryer for these! They will be a huge hit in my house!
Yes, you are going to LOVE these, Katy! My mom and sister are making them again as we speak because they were such a hit the last time I saw them.
I am going to try these with mini oreo s AND some chocolate dipping sauce!! These would be AMAZING with double stuff oreo cookies!
Yum! I love drizzling some chocolate sauce on top of them, so I can already tell you they will be delicious, Stephanie! Enjoy!
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Can you use the oreos with the chocolate icing all around them or will it make it deep through the batter?
Hi Tammy, I have never used that kind before, but the chocolate icing should not leak through the crescent roll. Just make sure you fully wrap the Oreo without any gaps.
I just made these, my daughter is vegan (she eats Oreos, we don’t stress about the “may contain”) and I only had the flaky rolls (not biscuits) and I squashed the circles down and totherwise did exactly as you did and they’re PERFECT! Thank you!
(AND it never occured to me a lot of the Pillsbury products were vegan, game changer!)
Yes! As long as they’re not honey or butter flavored, they are vegan. That was news to me as well. So glad that worked for you and I am glad you and your daughter enjoyed them!
I decided to use peanut butter oreos.
I couldn’t spread the dougu into a sheet the 1st time amd ran out of dough. So i got more and it worked better 2nd time.
They are delicious . Want to try them with mint and lemon oreos next time.
Do you know if they can be made beforehand and refrigerated?
I have not tried them from the fridge, but it should work! Just make sure they are covered tightly.
Tried this receipe and it was great. Has anyone attempted to freeze these after being made and any suggestions for unthawing/reheating them.
Hi Debbie, I’m so glad you loved them! I have not tried to freeze and thaw them. If you do try it, let us know how they turn out!