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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Light and fluffy air fryer cinnamon rolls drenched in cream cheese frosting is the easy holiday brunch of my dreams.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the dough
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 5 g (1tsp) instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 extra-large egg
  • 1 tbsp softened butter
  • ¼ cup cream to be poured over the buns before baking
For the filling
  • ⅓ cup softened butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
For the cream cheese frosting
  • ½ cup cream cheese room temperature
  • ¾ cups powdered sugar / icing sugar sifted
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla paste / vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Whisk the milk, sugar and yeast together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Whisk in the egg then add the flour and salt to the bowl.
  3. Mix until combined.
  4. Add the softened butter.
  5. Knead for 5 minutes until the dough starts coming away from the side of the bowl.
  6. If the dough is too sticky, add 1-2 tbsp flour and knead in.
  7. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with plastic.
  8. Place in the fridge and allow to rise overnight.
  9. Remove the dough and allow to come to room temperature for 1 hour.
  10. Combine all the ingredients for the filling and set aside.
  11. Roll the dough into a large rectangle approximately ½-1cm thick, on a floured surface.
  12. Spread the cinnamon sugar mix onto the dough then roll tightly into a long roll.
  13. Slice into 5cm/2in thick rolls then place in a greased baking dish.
  14. Allow to rise for 30 minutes.
  15. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C/350°.
  16. Pour the cream over the rolls.
  17. Place the rolls into the air fryer and air fry for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden brown.
  18. To make the icing, whisk together all the ingredients (you can do this step in a food processor too) until smooth and combined.
  19. Remove the rolls from the air fryer, allow to cool for 10-15 minutes then cover with the icing and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 372mg (16%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 497IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 497IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.