Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Ready in about 19 minutes.
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Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with gooey centres and golden tops. The air fryer is ideal for small-batch brunch bakes and shortcut dough recipes.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated cinnamon rolls or 4 homemade rolls
- Icing, to serve
Method
- 1Preheat the air fryer to 160°C / 320°F.
- 2Arrange the rolls in a lined basket or small air fryer-safe tin with a little space between them.
- 3Air fry for 8-11 minutes until puffed and cooked through.
- 4Cool slightly, then drizzle with icing and serve warm.
Tips for the best results
- Cover loosely with foil if the tops colour too quickly.
- Lining the basket helps with sticky sugar runoff.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer cinnamon rolls steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer cinnamon rolls the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer cinnamon rolls?
A typical starting point is 160°C / 320°F for 8-11 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer cinnamon rolls ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer cinnamon rolls serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.