Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls - Quick Breakfast Treat

Fluffy air fryer cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting. Quick and easy breakfast treat using store-bought dough!

Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 8
Difficulty: easy
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Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls - Quick Breakfast Treat

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Remove cinnamon rolls from package and separate
  2. Step 2: Cut parchment paper to fit air fryer basket
  3. Step 3: Spray parchment with cooking spray
  4. Step 4: Place cinnamon rolls on parchment, spacing 1 inch apart
  5. Step 5: Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C)
  6. Step 6: Place parchment with rolls in air fryer basket
  7. Step 7: Cook for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through
  8. Step 8: They should be puffed and no longer doughy
  9. Step 9: Remove and let cool for 2-3 minutes
  10. Step 10: Spread with included icing or homemade frosting
  11. Step 11: Serve warm

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Perfect Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls Tips

  • Use parchment: Prevents sticking
  • Space properly: Allows for expanding
  • Low temperature: Prevents burnt outsides
  • Check early: Air fryers vary in temperature
  • Frost while warm: Icing melts perfectly

Homemade Frosting

Beat together:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Upgrade Ideas

Extra Cinnamon Sugar:

  • Sprinkle more before cooking

Pecans:

  • Add chopped pecans on top

Caramel:

  • Drizzle with caramel sauce

Apple Pie:

  • Add diced apples between layers

Chocolate Chip:

  • Press chocolate chips into rolls

Pumpkin Spice:

  • Add pumpkin pie spice to frosting

Make-Ahead

Prepare rolls night before:

  1. Place in air fryer basket
  2. Cover and refrigerate overnight
  3. Cook in morning, adding 2-3 minutes

Serving Suggestions

Breakfast:

  • Serve with coffee
  • Add fresh fruit
  • Include bacon or sausage

Brunch:

  • Arrange on platter
  • Serve with scrambled eggs
  • Add orange juice

Dessert:

  • Warm with ice cream
  • Drizzle with extra icing
  • Top with whipped cream

Variations Using Crescent Dough

Make from scratch using crescent roll dough:

  1. Roll out dough
  2. Spread with butter and cinnamon sugar
  3. Roll up and slice
  4. Cook as directed

Storage

Room Temperature: 2 days covered Refrigerator: Up to 5 days Reheat: Air fryer at 300°F for 2-3 minutes

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