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!

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