Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
A quick and easy recipe to make soft, gooey cinnamon rolls in an air fryer. Enjoy a warm, bakery-style treat in minutes with a simple homemade approach.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Knife
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour sifted
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast one packet
- ¾ cup warm milk about 110°F
- ¼ cup melted butter unsalted
- 1 large egg
Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Lightly flour a work surface and roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick. Brush the dough with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 8 even rolls. Place the rolls into the air fryer basket, leaving space between each for expansion.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook the cinnamon rolls for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly.
- For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be made with pre-made cinnamon rolls for a quicker version. Adjust the rising time if making the dough from scratch. Enjoy these warm, gooey rolls fresh out of the air fryer!