A game changer, cinnamon rolls in air fryer get crispy and golden on the outside, and soft and gooey in the center. Takes half the amount of time as they would in the oven, and they taste so much better. You’ll love these air fryer Pillsbury cinnamon rolls!
What are air fryer cinnamon rolls?
Very simple, these are cinnamon rolls made in an air fryer instead of an oven. You can use your own cinnamon roll dough (and air fry until golden brown and cooked in the center). You can also do what I did, and use ready made Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, the ones that pop out of a tube, come with ready made frosting, and that you enjoyed throughout your childhood? YUM.
Why make these in an air fryer?
They taste SO much better! Similar to how air fryer pizookies are crispy and golden on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside, that’s how these cinnamon rolls turn out.
You don’t have to preheat your entire oven for a can of cinnamon rolls. You don’t even need to preheat your air fryer, but I do it for a minute or so just while I open the cinnamon roll can.
Air fryer cinnamon rolls take half the time that they would in an oven.
And conveniently, one Pillsbury 8 count can fits perfectly into an air fryer basket.
What ingredients do I need to make these?
You just need cooking spray (olive oil/coconut oil/baking spray) to lightly coat the air fryer basket and a can of cinnamon rolls.
How long to cook cinnamon rolls in an air fryer?
Each recipe has their own duration, I found that my sweet spot was 6 minutes at 350 F (180C). This gets golden brown and fully cooked cinnamon rolls that still have a soft center. After 3 minutes of cooking time, I turn each cinnamon roll over to cook evenly on the other side.
If you think your rolls aren’t finished at 6 minutes, add an extra minute or two of baking time, watching carefully.
What type of air fryer is best to use for this?
I’ve found the Ninja Air Fryer and the Phillips Air Fryer both work perfectly well for air frying. Just check on the rolls after 6 minutes and see if you need any longer, as each air fryer might come to temperature at a different time.
Can I air fry homemade cinnamon roll dough?
Yes! Since homemade dough is usually bigger than the store bought Pillsbury dough, you’ll probably only be able to fit 4-6 in the air fryer basket, and they’ll probably need a full 8 minutes. Keep checking on them, and take them out when golden brown and cooked through! Try my recipe for the perfect fluffy cinnamon rolls.
What to serve with:
I just keep it simple and serve them with the frosting that comes with the can, but you are welcome to make your own frosting. I like the cream cheese one in my go to cinnamon roll recipe. Just make sure you don’t frost them until they are done cooking.
You can also drizzle some salted caramel sauce on them, it’ll be delicious! Try this salted caramel sauce recipe.
Storing leftover cinnamon rolls:
Store leftover cinnamon rolls up to 3 days at room temperature or up to one week in a tightly covered container in the fridge. Gently rewarm in the microwave, or even in the air fryer for a minute.
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray
- 1 can Pillsbury cinnamon rolls 8 count
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350 F (180C), just for a minute. Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with olive oil or coconut cooking spray.
- Carefully add the 8 cinnamon rolls to the air fryer basket, try to keep a little space between them.
- Air fry for 3 minutes, then use a spatula to turn each cinnamon roll over, and air fry for a further 3 minutes. If the cinnamon rolls are a golden brown, they are done, if not, air fry for another minute.
- Carefully remove from the cinnamon roll from the air fryer, frost them, and enjoy warm!
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