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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots

These air fryer cinnamon sugar knots couldn’t be easier! Buttery and crunchy puff pastry with sweet sugar and cinnamon make for a perfect treat!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 9 knots
Calories: 241 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

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  1. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
  3. In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  4. Spread the cinnamon butter mixture on half of the unrolled pastry sheet. Fold the other half over the half containing the filling.
  5. Roll out the pastry sheet into a rectangle of about 1/8 of an inch thickness, pressing the cinnamon butter mixture into the pastry.
  6. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips
  7. Working gently, twist and tie the strips to make the knots.
  8. Place on the prepared baking pan and pop into the fridge for 30 minutes.
  9. Spray the Air Fryer basket lightly with cooking spray and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  10. In a medium shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar with the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
  11. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make the egg wash.
  12. Brush pastry knots with egg wash.
  13. Transfer pastry knots to the Air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, until puffed up and golden brown.
  14. When done, roll pastry knots in cinnamon sugar while still hot to completely coat.
  15. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1knot Calories 241kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 183IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9knots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 241

% Daily Value*

Serving 1knot
Calories 241kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 183IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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