Cronuts

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Take the puff pastry sheets out of the box and lay them flat on a work surface.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash on top of one sheet of puff pastry.

Step 3

Lay the second sheet of puff pastry on top of the egg-washed sheet and press them together.

Step 4

If the dough is frozen, allow the sheets to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. If it’s been refrigerated, allow the sheets to sit together for at least 5 minutes.

Step 5

While the puff pastry sheets are sitting, pour the oil into a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to come up to a temperature before using.

Step 6

Cut the puff pastry sheets into donut shapes. Use a round cookie cutter for the outside and a piping tip for the center hole. You should get at least six donuts from the sheets, but this will depend on the size of your cronuts.

Step 7

Place the donut-cut puff pastry into an air fryer at 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 8

Air fry the cronuts for 10-15 minutes. Once the cronuts have reached an even golden brown color, remove them from the air fryer and brush them with melted butter. Top them with powdered sugar.