Imagine waking up to the most heavenly, perfectly crisp yet incredibly soft cinnamon rolls without ever turning on your oven! These air fryer cinnamon rolls are about to revolutionize your breakfast game, delivering bakery-quality pastries in just minutes with minimal effort. Whether you're a busy morning warrior or a weekend brunch enthusiast, this recipe will transform your typical breakfast routine into a gourmet experience that'll have everyone asking, "How did you make these?"
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Cinnamon rolls
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon
- Icing (optional)
Instructions
- Remove cinnamon rolls from the packaging and let them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to slightly soften.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- If desired, mix softened butter with brown sugar and extra ground cinnamon to create a more intense flavor coating.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. Leave space between each roll for proper air circulation.
- Cook the cinnamon rolls in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, checking at the 6-minute mark to ensure they are not browning too quickly.
- The rolls are done when they are golden brown and have a slightly crisp exterior but remain soft and fluffy inside.
- Carefully remove the cinnamon rolls from the air fryer using tongs or a heat-resistant spatula.
- Allow the rolls to cool for 2-3 minutes, then drizzle with the included icing or homemade cream cheese frosting if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your perfectly crisp yet tender air fryer cinnamon rolls.
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Always let your cinnamon rolls sit at room temperature before air frying to ensure even cooking.
- Don't Overcrowd: Leave enough space between rolls in the air fryer basket for proper hot air circulation, which guarantees that perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Customize Your Flavor: Experiment with mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and extra cinnamon for a more intense, caramelized coating.
- Watch Closely: Air fryers can cook faster than traditional ovens, so check your rolls around the 6-minute mark to prevent over-browning.
- Icing is Optional but Recommended: A drizzle of included icing or homemade cream cheese frosting can elevate these rolls from great to absolutely spectacular.
- Serve Immediately: Cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed warm, so time your cooking to serve them fresh out of the air fryer for maximum deliciousness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
