Using an air fryer for savory meals is great but not many people explore the sweet possibilities when using an air fryer. This easy dessert recipe for pumpkin puffs is perfectly cooked in an air fryer and is a great dessert for a festival fall sweet treat.
Non-Stick Surface (Parchment Paper or Silicone Cooking Mat)
Ingredients
1canCooking Non-Stick Spray
1packageCrescent Rolls
1/4cupMilk
15ozCanned Pumpkin
1tbspPumpkin Pie Spice
1Egg
1containerCream Cheese Frosting(optional topping for drizzle)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, add pumpkin spice, egg, milk, and canned pumpkin. Mix until evenly combined.
Set the pumpkin mixture to the side and unroll the package of Crescent Rolls, placing each piece individually on the non-stick prep surface.
Use a teaspoon to add one scoop onto the center of each individual crescent roll.
Fold corners over the pumpkin mix and roll into a ball.
Place the dough balls onto the air fryer rack and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the rack in the air fryer for 12 minutes at 360°F, then remove from the air fryer.
Remove the baking rack from the air fryer to let the pumpkin puffs cool.
In a small microwave-safe bowl or container heat up 1/4 cup of cream cheese in the microwave to melt into a liquid drizzle.
Drizzle over the pumpkin puffs as desired.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe for air fryer pumpkin puffs is easy to make and quick to bake which is a great dessert or snack while hosting the family during the holidays.