Cinnamon Rolls in the Air Fryer are a quick and easy breakfast. They’re perfect for weekend mornings or special occasions like Christmas! They’re a real treat!
The air fryer makes quick and delicious cinnamon rolls! You can bake them in the oven, but the air fryer adds a bit of crisp to the edges that just makes these cinnamon rolls taste homemade!
The advantage is that they will be completed in less than 10 minutes, allowing you to enjoy them! Unless your air fryer model requires preheating, skipping the oven and trying them air fried will save you time!
What Is an Air Fryer’s Purpose?
To cook, air fryers employ circulating hot air technology.
It circulates hot air over the meal to achieve the same crispiness as traditional fried foods. Air fryers achieve this goal by eliminating high-fat, high-calorie oil from the food preparation process.
You can obtain the same results as a deep food fryer with just one tablespoon of cooking oil and a fraction of the calories. It uses heated air with small droplets of oil to remove moisture from food. Like many other cooking processes, the air fryer generates a chemical reaction that improves the flavor and color of the meal.
Things To Think About Before Purchasing
Things to think about when purchasing an air fryer is a large gadget that is larger than a toaster and may easily fit on your kitchen counter. This will necessitate the use of costly space.
- Cost
- Competence
- Style
- Easy To Use
- Digital Display
What Do You Need To Make Cinnamon Rolls In Air Fryer?
The Dough:
- Self-rising flour, baking powder, and salt mixture. You can buy it in the baking section of the grocery store or make it yourself.
- Vanilla yogurt- Any thick vanilla yogurt, including Greek, coconut, or dairy-free varieties, will work.
The Filling:
- Melted vegan or traditional butter
- Dark brown sugar is preferred because it has a richer flavor.
- Cinnamon- To satisfy the craving because, after all, what is a cinnamon roll without cinnamon?
The Frosting
- Softened cream cheese to room temperature.
- Butter is measured when it is softened.
- Powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)- Sifted well to avoid clumpy frosting!
How To Make Cinnamon Rolls In Air Fryer?
Begin by combining the flour and vanilla yogurt until a thick dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it several times until it is smooth.
Roll out the dough preferably in a rectangular shape so you can make even slices. Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl until combined. Spread the mixture on the dough with a spoon or spatula, leaving 1/4 inch around the sides.
Roll the dough tightly into a log shape, starting at the long end. Cut the log into 8-9 equal pieces with a sharp knife.
Finally, place the cinnamon rolls in an air fryer basket and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through. Remove them from the basket and set them aside on a plate or tray to cool. Once cool, frost the tops and serve.
To make the frosting, cream the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Keep adding the powdered sugar until a well-combined mixture is formed.
Can I bake Pillsbury cinnamon rolls in my air fryer?
Yes! In the air fryer, you can also use Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls.
They will bake just as well in the air fryer. Because Grands cinnamon rolls are larger, you will need to increase your air fry time by 3 to 5 minutes to ensure they are fully cooked in the center.
Cooking the canned cinnamon rolls is very easy, here’s how you can do it:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F if necessary.
- Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Open the tube of rolls with care.
- Then, arrange the cinnamon rolls in a circle around the outside edge of the basket, with one in the center. Inside the basket, the cinnamon rolls may come into contact with one another.
- Cook for 10 minutes at 350°F. When the cinnamon rolls are done, immediately spread the icing on top and set aside to cool slightly before serving.
How long does it take to cook cinnamon rolls in an air fryer?
The cooking time difference between homemade cinnamon rolls and packaged cinnamon rolls is minimal. Here are the distinctions:
- Cinnamon rolls Pillsbury Grands (or similar)- Pre-packaged cinnamon rolls typically require 6-7 minutes, but check them around the 5-minute mark, as they should begin to brown at that point.
- Homemade cinnamon rolls- 7-8 minutes is the ideal cooking time, depending on the size of the rolls. When the rolls are slightly golden brown around the edges, they are done.
In Air Fryers, you generally cook Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls for 8 minutes and get perfect results every time. If you’re using a different brand of cinnamon rolls, make a test batch and set the cooking time to 6 minutes.
This ensures that you do not overcook the different brands and allows you to add more cook time if necessary. You can always add time, but there is nothing you can do if they are overcooked!
How Many Calories Are in Air-Fried Cinnamon Rolls?
Without the frosting, homemade cinnamon rolls have only 113 calories. The Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, on the other hand, have 150 calories per roll.
Now below is a nutritional table of one cinnamon roll that is about 106 g. You’ll be shocked to observe how much nutrition you’re getting from one cinnamon roll, so if you’re on a diet, my suggestion to you would be to stay away from them as far as you can!
You don’t want to mess up your diet plan or workout harder at the gym.
| Nutritional content | Serving 1 roll of 106g |
| Calories | 531.8 kcal |
| Total Carbs | 10.9 g |
| Sugar | 3.5 g |
| Starch | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 22.1 g |
| Fat | 46.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 103.4 g |
Can You Reheat Cinnamon Rolls In Air Fryer?
Yes, you can easily reheat your cinnamon rolls in the air fryer.
Make a large batch ahead of time and reheat it in the air fryer. Now place your cinnamon rolls in the basket (without the parchment paper) and bake at 400°F for 3-5 minutes, or until warm.
How to make cinnamon rolls better?
One of the simplest ways to improve the flavor of the cinnamon roll dough is to add more cinnamon and sugar, as well as some melted butter. To the bottom of your pan, you could also drizzle some heavy whipping cream.
All you need is some melted butter and brown sugar. This will take ordinary cinnamon rolls to the next level! You can also make your cinnamon rolls more festive by sprinkling them with powdered sugar or sprinkles! Consider making your cream cheese frosting to add a homemade touch to canned rolls!
Can You Cook Frozen Cinnamon Rolls in an Air Fryer?
You can make air fryer cinnamon rolls from frozen or fresh ingredients, store-bought or homemade.
They are even better than they would have been in the oven. This recipe is a big hit because of the fluffy dough and crispy exterior.
Pro tip: If you bought the cinnamon rolls in a can or frozen, add a little melted butter, extra cinnamon, and sugar, and use the frosting packet that comes with the traditional cinnamon rolls to make a cream cheese frosting.
Let’s watch them being prepared in this video
Can you use parchment paper in an air fryer?
Yes, you can line your air fryer basket with parchment paper to make cleanup easier. If you use parchment paper, there is no need to wash the air fryer as long as you don’t spray it with cooking spray or oil before baking the cinnamon rolls.
If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use a spritz of oil or a nonstick cooking spray instead. While it is not required, I recommend lining the base of the air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent excess crumbs or batter from seeping through. It also keeps it from sticking to the bottom.
Benefits of cooking cinnamon rolls in an air fryer
- Simple to clean, no mess – Because this recipe does not require the use of a cookie sheet, the mess is kept to a minimum. No burned cinnamon rolls and no greasy cookie sheet to clean.
- Saves time – I love baking with my air fryer because it saves me so much time. Making cinnamon rolls in an air fryer instead of the oven saves time.
- Saves money – Because the cinnamon rolls were made with canned dough, it was less expensive to make them this way. I also avoided using my oven and purchasing spices.
- Quick – These delicious cinnamon rolls take only 10 minutes to make in the air fryer and are ready to eat in no time.
Summary
- Making cinnamon rolls is quite easy, all you have to do is prepare the dough, a filling, and frosting.
- However, if you’re short on time you can also look up canned cinnamon dough in the markets will save you some time.
- The best tip to save your air fryer from mess is parchment paper, use that so the clumps don’t stick at the bottom of it.
- Cinnamon rolls can be really heavy, they are full of calories that a person on diet would regret taking on.
- With this, do try my recipe and let me know how it makes the start of your day wonderful.