Air Fryer Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Article by Layla Khoury-Hanold

Air fryer cinnamon rolls might be one of the most genius ways to use your air fryer yet. Using store-bought crescent dough, a mini muffin tin and a from-scratch glaze turns out a batch of soft, gooey homemade cinnamon rolls in the air fryer just 20 minutes. These mini cinnamon rolls are perfect for grab-and-go breakfast bites, afterschool treats, bake sales, potlucks and more. Plus, this easy recipe makes your kitchen smell amazing. You may never bake cinnamon rolls in the oven again.

How to Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls Like a Pro

Use non-stick spray for an easy-release finish. Spraying your egg bites mold or mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray helps to prevent the dough from sticking and ensures the rolls keep their shape.

Flour your work surface for smooth results. Lightly flouring your work surface ensures that the crescent dough doesn’t stick to your counter when you spread and roll it out.

Bring the butter to room temperature. Be sure your butter is at room temperature so that it’s easy to spread over the dough and creates an even canvas for the sprinkling of the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Cut the dough horizontally intro strips for the ideal shape. Cutting the dough into twelve 1-inch strips is the perfect width for rolling each strip to form a spiral.

Adjust the cooking time as needed. All air fryers heat differently and vary in temperature and power, so be sure to keep a close eye on your cinnamon rolls as they cook.

Cool the cinnamon rolls before frosting for a clean finish. Cooling the cinnamon rolls in the pan for 3 minutes ensures that the frosting drizzle will stick.

How Long Do You Cook Cinnamon Rolls In the Air Fryer?

Once you place your pan or silicone mold in your air fryer, cook cinnamon rolls in air fryer at 325 degrees F until deeply golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Storing and Reheating Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

These mini air fryer cinnamon rolls are best eaten hot and fresh, so we recommend waiting to cook them until you’re ready to consume them. You can store pre-formed, uncooked cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, then prepare them according to our recipe.

You can also freeze cooked air fryer cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat cinnamon rolls in the air fryer, allow them to first thaw to room temperature, then reheat at 350 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes, checking around the 2-minute mark and keeping a close eye on them as they reheat.

Serving Suggestions for Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Serve air fryer cinnamon rolls with breakfast and brunch dishes such as eggs, breakfast meats and fruit. Try making our Best Scrambled Eggs, The Best Breakfast Egg Bake, Maple-Pepper Bacon and Fresh Fruit and Mint Salad. Pair cinnamon rolls with beverages such as coffee, tea, juice, like this Carrot Orange Juice, or smoothies, like these fan-favorite Frozen Fruit Smoothies.