Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
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The best soft and fluffy air fryer cinnamon rolls topped off with a homemade cream cheese yogurt frosting. This beginner's cinnamon roll recipe is super easy to make since it only requires 1 rise. The perfect treat!
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Ingredients
The Dough:
- ½ cup whole milk or full-fat oat milk
- 1 pack instant yeast
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (reserve ¼ cup) spooned & leveled
- 1 teaspoon salt
The Filling:
- 2 tablespoon softened butter (unsalted or salted, but add ¼ teaspoon salt if using unsalted!)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup dark or light brown sugar packed
- 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
The frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, (regular or neufchatel) room temperature
- ¼ cup vanilla Greek Yogurt room temperature
- ¼ cup real maple syrup room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For thinner frosting: 1 – 2 tablespoon of milk or oat milk
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, add the milk. Microwave in three 20-second increments, so it is warm to about 110°F (not hot). Whisk and add instant yeast sugar. Then whisk in melted butter and salt. Add 1 & ¾ cup of flour & mix with spatula. It will be sticky, but it should not be stuck to the bowl. Use the extra ¼ cup of flour to dust your surface with flour and knead the dough for 5 minutes until it can form a smoother ball. It should be soft, smooth, and not sticky by the end.
- Proof the dough: Lightly oil a clean mixing bowl and place the dough ball into it. Cover with a dish towel and place somewhere relatively warm (I love the inside of the microwave). Let sit for an hour to rise, or until it doubles in size.
- Make the filling: Meanwhile, make your cinnamon butter by mixing the softened butter, brown sugar & ground cinnamon together.
- Roll out cinnamon rolls: On a lightly floured surface, roll the proofed dough out into a rough rectangle with a rolling pin, about ¼ inch in thickness. Do not overwork the dough. Spread the cinnamon butter mixture all over the dough. Then, Roll the dough up from the long end (hot-dog style) and seal the edge gently. This recipe makes 6 - 8 thick cinnamon rolls.
- Air fry the cinnamon rolls: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F and add parchment to the bottom of the basket. Evenly space out the cinnamon rolls, so they don’t overlap; sides touching is ok. Air fry the cinnamon rolls for about 5 minutes until golden. FLIP. Air fryer for another 2 - 3 more minutes until they will look very golden and borderline overcooked. They will be crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside, trust me… PERFECT!
- Make the frosting: Meanwhile, make the frosting by placing all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beating with a handheld electric mixer on medium for 1 – 2 minutes until fluffy and smooth. You can also you a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cinnamon rolls while they are still warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- Yeast: I highly reccomend using instant (rapid) yeast for best results.
- Milk: You can use full-fat oat milk too. I love Oatly. Almond milk will also work.
- Butter: You can use vegan, dairy-free butter too. I recommend Earth Balance sticks – they are the best for baking. Or you can use melted coconut oil.
- Cream Cheese: You can use Neufchatel cream cheese instead, which is reduced fat. Or you can use dairy-free cream cheese.
- Dark Brown Sugar: You can use light brown sugar or coconut sugar too.
- Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls: If you want pumpkin spiced cinnamon rolls, substitute the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice.
- Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls: If you want cardamom spiced cinnamon rolls, add one teaspoon of cardamom alongside the cinnamon.
- Make them Vegan: Read the instructions above in the post.
- Storing: If you have leftover cinnamon rolls, simply store them at room temperature for 3 – 4 days in an air-tight container. You can also store leftovers in the fridge.
- Freezing: Store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Don’t freeze them with frosting on top; it just won’t taste good when you eat them. To reheat, let the rolls thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat them in the microwave for 30 – 45 seconds!
- Nutritional information is for 1 cinnamon roll with icing. This recipe makes 8 rolls.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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