Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
These Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls are flaky, buttery, and full of sweet cinnamon flavor. Not only are they easy to make, but they also come together in less than 30 minutes! Which means they are great for busy mornings.
If you’ve never made cinnamon rolls in the air fryer, you are in for a real treat. The air fryer gives these sweet treats a crispy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior. Then, the fluffy cinnamon rolls are topped with a simple glaze that makes them finger-licking good.
Do you love cinnamon treats to start your day? If so, then I know that you will enjoy these Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes, Cinnamon Sugar Toast Crunch Donuts, or these Easy Cinnamon Roll Cups. They are all delicious, so you can’t go wrong with them!
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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- You only need simple ingredients to make these homemade cinnamon rolls, so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money at the grocery store.
- They are easy enough to make for a quick breakfast on a school morning, but they are also gourmet enough for Christmas morning.
- The best part is that with this semi-homemade recipe, you get delicious cinnamon rolls without all the work of traditional cinnamon rolls.
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
- Cresent Roll Dough – Or crescent sheets if your store sells them.
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar – I used light brown sugar.
- Ground cinnamon
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Additions
- Do you love nuts? You can add some chopped pecans or walnuts to your cinnamon sugar mixture before you roll and cut the rolls.
- You can also swap out the glaze and use cream cheese frosting instead.
- Make these into cinnamon roll bites by cutting each slice in half and then shaping into a circle. Just reduce your cooking time by half.
How to Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls (step-by-step directions)
Step 1: Combine the sugars and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step 2: Roll out the dough and brush the melted butter on top of the dough.
Step 3: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the dough in an even layer.
Step 4: Then roll the dough into a tight log. Slice into 8 even-sized slices.
Step 5: Air fry the cinnamon rolls for 8-10 minutes.
Step 6: Make the glaze and then drizzle on top of warm cinnamon rolls.
Recipe Tips
- If you prefer, you can soften the butter and then mix it with the cinnamon and sugar. Then, spread that mixture onto the dough for your filling.
- The crescent roll dough sheets are hard to find; however, if your store has them, they work great for this recipe because you don’t need to worry about pinching the seams together.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the log into an even-sized piece.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to make these in batches. Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket.
- For easy cleanup, you can line your air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper.
Storing Tips
- Refrigerator: Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Freezing: You can also freeze these cinnamon rolls baked or unbaked in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheating: Reheat the cinnamon rolls in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 320 degrees f. You can also microwave them for about 20 seconds.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these air fryer cinnamon rolls alongside a breakfast protein like these Sheet Pan Eggs. However, they also go well with a bowl of this Lemon Blueberry Fruit Salad or this 5 Ingredient Acai Smoothie.
Recipe FAQs
I think so! Because I love the golden brown exterior and the fluffy center you get from the cinnamon rolls.
Yes, they are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the center so that they will become a favorite for your whole family.
For this recipe, you will need to air fry them at 320 ℉ degrees.
Cinnamon buns are often made with a yeast dough and usually have cream cheese frosting, while cinnamon rolls are typically made with a softer dough and have a glaze or icing on top. However, the names are often used interchangeably.
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Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (226 ⅘ g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
For The Glaze
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoon (1 tablespoons) milk
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon.2 tablespoons brown sugar,1 tablespoon ground cinnamon,1/2 cup powdered sugar,1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- Roll the crescent roll dough onto a clean working surface. Pinch together the seams to make a rectangle.8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough
- Brush the melted butter over the top of the dough, and then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the metled butter in an even layer.2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Tightly roll the dough into a log, and then slice into 8 equal pieces.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320℉ degrees for 5 minutes.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between them.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Add more milk if needed to desired consistency.1/2 cup powdered sugar,1-2 tablespoon milk,1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm.
- Sevre and enjoy.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can soften the butter and then mix it with the cinnamon and sugar. Then, spread that mixture onto the dough for your filling.
- The crescent roll dough sheets, are hard to find, however if your store has them, they work great for this recipe, because you don’t need to worry about pinching the seams together.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the log into an even-sized piece.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer basket, you may need to make these in batches. Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket.
- For easy cleanup, you can line your air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper.
Nutrition Information
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