The Secret to State Fair Fried Oreos at Home (Without the Greasy Mess)
By James H. Sterling
Cooks looking to bypass deep pots of oil often favor the crescent roll dough method. This technique swaps out wet pancake batter for pre-packaged, refrigerated laminated dough. While it produces a different texture than a carnival treat, it offers a reliable, low-mess alternative for weeknight baking.
To use this approach, unroll a sheet of chilled crescent dough and pinch the perforations closed. Cut the dough into equal squares, place an unfrozen cookie in the center of each, and fold the dough edges over the cookie, pinching every seam shut. Place the wrapped dough in an air fryer basket lined with parchment paper at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping once. The result resembles a chocolate-stuffed croissant turnover. It satisfies late-night sugar cravings, even if it lacks the signature crunch of a fried treat.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
