The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Craving hot and delicious cinnamon rolls but you only have an air fryer? Lucky for you, air fryer cinnamon rolls are totally a thing!
Made with just four main ingredients, these cinnamon rolls come out sweet and fluffy – perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Drizzle them with a simple homemade glaze for a classic look and another hint of sweetness!
Ingredients
Here are the homemade cinnamon roll ingredients that you will need if you want to tackle this recipe. It’s really not that many when you think about it!
- Puff pastry – The dough for the cinnamon rolls.
- Soft butter – To make the filling; adds extra flavor.
- Brown sugar – To make the filling; adds sweetness.
- Ground cinnamon – To enhance the flavor; added to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Milk – To make the glaze that is drizzled over the rolls.
- Powdered sugar – To make the glaze.
Recipe Tips
Making these cinnamon rolls in the air fryer is fairly straightforward but here are some recipe tips and tricks that you should know about before you start:
- For convenience, you can use pre-made dough, e.g. puff pastry or special cinnamon roll dough. If you want to make the dough from scratch, you can follow this cinnamon roll recipe.
- If you use frozen puff pastry, make sure that it is fully thawed but still cold.
- Use soft (but not melted) butter. It will be easier to mix with the brown sugar and spread on the dough.
- Leave some space between the cinnamon rolls when placing them in the air fryer. They will expand as they cook. Cook in batches if necessary.
- The exact cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the cinnamon rolls as well as your air fryer.
- Instead of a simple glaze, you can also add a classic cream cheese frosting.
Step by Step Instructions
These step-by-step instructions will show you exactly how to air fry cinnamon rolls. We’ve included all the recipe process photos so that you can see how every step looks along the way.
The recipe card is located at the bottom of this post with more details about the recipe!
Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until the air fryer indicates that it is preheated.
Meanwhile, combine the soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Unroll the cold puff pastry and spread it with a thin layer of the butter-sugar mixture. You can leave a little bit of space around the edges.
Gently roll the dough and seal the edges.
Then cut the dough into rolls 1-2 inches thick.
When the air fryer is preheated, place the raw cinnamon rolls in the air fryer basket. Leave space between them since they will expand slightly during cooking.
Air fry the cinnamon rolls at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. The rolls may look done, but they may still be raw inside.
Flip the rolls over to the other side and cook for another 4-8 minutes or until fully cooked.
Keep in mind that the exact cooking time can vary greatly depending on the size of the cinnamon rolls, the type of dough you are using, and your air fryer. Keep an eye on them during cooking.
When the cinnamon rolls are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for 5-10 minutes.
In the meantime, mix milk and powdered sugar in a small bowl to make the glaze. Add more powder or more milk as needed.
Drizzle the glaze over the rolls. For the glaze to harden, you will need to wait another half hour or longer – but you can also try the rolls right away. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container or similar.
You can store them on the counter for a day or two. If you want them to last longer, store them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
You can reheat these cinnamon rolls in the air fryer. Just pop them in on low heat (about 280 degrees Fahrenheit) for a couple of minutes until heated through. Be careful not to dry them out when you do this!
FAQ
Here are some answers to a few questions about making cinnamon rolls in the air fryer!
Yes, you can make cinnamon rolls in the air fryer. There are many different versions. Some are pre-made (e.g. Pillsbury rolls), while others you can make with store-bought puff pastry or homemade dough. The cooking time will vary between the different kinds.
To make homemade cinnamon rolls in an air fryer, combine sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll out the puff pastry and spread the mixture around evenly. Roll the dough, then cut it into smaller rolls. Heat the air fryer to 380 degrees F, place the raw rolls in the air fryer, and cook until cooked through. Remove and drizzle with homemade glaze once they have cooled slightly.
Related Recipes
If you enjoyed these cinnamon rolls, here are some other air fryer dessert recipes that you should try out!
- Air Fryer Apple Crisp
- Air Fried Apple Turnovers
- Air Fryer S’mores!
- Chocolate Chip Cookies – Air Fried
- Homemade Donuts in the Air Fryer
- Churros Made in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 pound puff pastry, thawed but cold
- 3 tablespoons butter, soft
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons milk, for the glaze
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar, for the glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes (or until the air fryer indicates that it is preheated). Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the soft butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Unroll the cold puff pastry and spread with a thin layer of the butter-sugar-mixture.1 pound puff pastry
- Gently roll the dough and seal the edges. Cut the dough into rolls about 1-2 inches thick.
- When the air fryer is preheated, place the raw cinnamon rolls in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them as they will expand slightly during cooking.
- Air fry the cinnamon rolls at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. The rolls may look done, but they are likely still a bit raw inside. Flip the rolls over and cook for an additional 4-8 minutes or until fully cooked. The exact cooking time can vary greatly depending on the size of the cinnamon rolls, the type of dough you are using, and your air fryer (so keep an eye on them).
- When the cinnamon rolls are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix milk and powdered sugar to make the glaze. Add more powder or more milk if needed.2 tablespoons milk, 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- Drizzle the glaze over the cinnamon rolls. You'd need to wait another half hour or so for the glaze to harden – but you can also try the rolls right away.
Notes
- If using frozen puff pastry, make sure that it is fully thawed but still cold.
- Use soft (but not melted) butter. It will be easier to mix with the brown sugar and spread on the dough.
- Leave some space between the cinnamon rolls when placing them in the air fryer. They will expand as they cook. Cook in batches if necessary.
- The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size and thickness of the cinnamon rolls, the type of dough you are using, and your air fryer.
- Instead of a simple glaze, you can also add a classic cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
