If you love quick and easy breakfasts, frozen Jimmy Dean croissant breakfast sandwiches are a lifesaver. The microwave gets the job done, but the bread often turns rubbery. The air fryer gives you a better option. You get a crispy croissant or biscuit, melty cheese, and warm filling that tastes closer to fresh.
In this post, I’ll show you the exact time and temperature to cook frozen Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches in the air fryer.
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Why Use the Air Fryer?
I've been obsessed with Dollar Tree lately and have been finding so many gems there in their freezer section, like this Jimmy Dean Croissant Breakfast Sandwich. These are only $1.25. You ever gone to the gas stations to get those soggy microwave breakfast sandwiches? These are way better.
I’ve tested a lot of frozen food in my air fryer, like these Air Fryer Steak Fries, Air Fryer Frozen Burritos, Air Fryer Frozen Waffles, and Air Fryer Frozen Burgers, and it always comes out better than the microwave!
Here are some reasons to love cooking breakfast sandwiches in the air fryer:
- Bread stays flaky and golden instead of soggy.
- The filling heats evenly without cold spots.
- You can cook more than one at a time.
- The texture feels more like homemade.
Ingredients Needed for Jimmy Dean Sandwich
1 frozen Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich (croissant, biscuit, or muffin) - you can get these at the Dollar Tree for $1.25!
Pro Tip: Foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup. The breakfast sandwich at Dollar Tree doesn't have an egg but you can always cook one up separately in a skillet.
How to Cook Jimmy Dean Sandwiches in the Air Fryer
Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Unwrap the sandwich and separate the bread from the egg, cheese, and meat.
Step 2 Place the egg, cheese, and meat in the basket and cook for 6–7 minutes.
Step 3 Add the bread halves for the last 2–3 minutes so they crisp without burning.
Step 4: Reassemble the sandwich and let it cool for 1 minute before eating.
Tips for the Best Results
- If the cheese starts to melt out, use a small piece of foil under the filling.
- For extra crispy bread, lightly spray with oil before air frying.
- If cooking more than one sandwich, add 1–2 minutes to the total time.
- Every air fryer heats a little differently, so check the center and add a minute if needed.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your air-fried Jimmy Dean sandwich with:
- A side of fruit for balance like this Fruit Cocktail Salad
- Air Fryer Hash Brown Patties Frozen or tater tots (also in the air fryer)
- A Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew Brew, hot coffee or tea for the perfect grab-and-go breakfast
Recipe FAQs
No, you can cook them straight from frozen.
Yes, but it will soften the bread. For the crispiest result, leave it unwrapped.
About 3–4 minutes at 350°F is enough to warm it through.
👉 That’s it! You now have a fast, easy way to upgrade frozen breakfast sandwiches.
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How to Air Fry Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwich
- Prep Time: 1 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 1
- Category: Easy
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
If you love quick and easy breakfasts, frozen Jimmy Dean croissant breakfast sandwiches are a lifesaver. The microwave gets the job done, but the bread often turns rubbery.
Ingredients
1 frozen Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich
Instructions
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Unwrap the sandwich and separate the bread from the egg, cheese, and meat.
Place the egg, cheese, and meat in the basket and cook for 6–7 minutes.
Add the bread halves for the last 2–3 minutes so they crisp without burning.
Notes
If the cheese starts to melt out, use a small piece of foil under the filling.
For extra crispy bread, lightly spray with oil before air frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
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