Smoked Salmon Scramble Croissants
Ingredients
- 4 croissants
- 6 eggs
- 1 knob butter
- 150 g smoked salmon sliced
- Fresh chives chopped
- Black pepper freshly ground
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
- Split the croissants in half and place them in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 3–5 minutes, until lightly toasted and crisp.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with salt and whisk until combined.
- Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat.
- Add the eggs and gently scramble until just cooked but still soft and creamy.
- Stir 50 g of chopped smoked salmon and a handful of chopped chives through the scrambled eggs.
- Fill each toasted croissant with a few slices of the remaining smoked salmon and the creamy scrambled eggs.
- Finish with freshly ground black pepper and extra chopped chives and serve immediately.
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About These Smoked Salmon Scramble Croissants
These Smoked Salmon Scramble Croissants combine three breakfast favourites in one wonderfully indulgent dish: crisp buttery croissants, creamy scrambled eggs and delicate smoked salmon. Fresh chives add a mild onion flavour and a little colour, while freshly ground black pepper provides just enough bite. Despite looking like something you might order at a café, the entire dish can be ready in around 15 minutes.
The croissants are briefly toasted in the air fryer before filling. This small step makes a noticeable difference because the outside becomes crisp and flaky while the centre stays tender. If you enjoy quick meals prepared this way, take a look at the other air fryer recipes on RecipeCollectors for more ideas.
The scrambled eggs are deliberately cooked gently. Rather than allowing them to become completely firm, remove them from the heat while they are still soft and creamy. A portion of the smoked salmon and chopped chives is then folded through the warm eggs. The remaining salmon goes directly into the croissants, creating different layers of flavour and texture in every bite.
Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs are particularly well suited to breakfast and brunch. Add warm croissants and the combination becomes substantial enough for lunch as well. These Smoked Salmon Scramble Croissants are therefore a useful choice for a relaxed weekend brunch, Mother’s Day, Easter morning or a festive Christmas breakfast. Browse more brunch recipes if you want to combine them with other sweet and savoury dishes.
The croissant itself gives the dish a distinctly French influence. If buttery pastries and relaxed café-style food are your thing, explore the collection of French recipes. You can also browse more European recipes or travel a little further through the Recipes by Country collection.
There is plenty of room to vary the recipe. Sliced avocado works beautifully with smoked salmon, while a little cream cheese can make the filling even richer. Fresh dill can replace the chives for a more traditional salmon pairing. You can also make smaller versions using mini croissants if you are serving a larger brunch buffet.
Because this recipe contains cooked eggs and refrigerated smoked salmon, careful storage is worthwhile. Avoid leaving filled croissants sitting at room temperature for extended periods. If you are preparing components ahead, refrigerate them separately and assemble shortly before serving. For reliable information about handling eggs, seafood and refrigerated foods safely, consult the U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidance on egg safety.
The biggest trick is simply not to overcook the eggs. Soft scrambled eggs make the filling creamy enough that no additional sauce is needed. Combined with crisp pastry and silky smoked salmon, they turn a handful of familiar ingredients into a breakfast that looks considerably more complicated than it actually is. We can keep that last part between you and the air fryer.