Air-Fried Cinnamon Rolls: Quick, Easy, And Delicious!

Cinnamon rolls are a delicious treat, and you can make them in an air fryer in just 7-9 minutes. You can use a can of cinnamon rolls, or make them from scratch. To make them from a can, separate the cinnamon rolls and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each one to allow for expansion. Air fry at 180C/350F or 320F for 7-9 minutes, until they're golden brown. If you're making them from scratch, roll out the dough, spread the cinnamon mixture over it, roll it up and cut it into portions. Place the rolls in a springform pan, cover and let them rise for 20 minutes, then uncover and place the pan in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 320F and air fry for 8 minutes.

Separating the cinnamon rolls

To make cinnamon rolls in an air fryer, you'll first need to separate the cinnamon rolls. Pop open the can of cinnamon rolls and carefully separate each roll, placing them in a single layer in the bottom of the basket. Leave a little space between each roll to allow for expansion. You can place 3 or 4 rolls in the basket at a time, depending on the size of your air fryer.

Once you've separated the rolls, it's time to cook them. Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper or aluminium foil and preheat it to 320°F or 350°F. Place the rolls in the basket and air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through the middle. Keep an eye on them for the last couple of minutes, as cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer.

When the rolls are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before adding the frosting. To make the frosting, simply beat together cream cheese and butter until combined, then add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Air fryer temperature

The ideal temperature for cooking cinnamon rolls in an air fryer is 350-360˚F. At this temperature, the rolls will cook in around 10 minutes, turning golden brown and remaining soft, fluffy and moist.

Air fryers come in different sizes and models, so you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly. For example, if you have a can with eight rolls, air fry the rolls for five minutes, turn them and cook for another two to three minutes.

Air fryer cooking time

Air frying is a quick and easy way to make canned cinnamon rolls. The cooking time will depend on the number of rolls you are cooking and the size of your air fryer. For example, if you are cooking eight rolls, you should air fry them for five minutes, turn them, and then cook for another two to three minutes until they are golden brown. If you are cooking fewer rolls, you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

To start, preheat your air fryer to 350-360˚F. While the air fryer is heating up, separate the cinnamon rolls and place them in a single layer in the basket, leaving a little space between each one to allow for expansion. You can also prepare the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper.

Once the air fryer is preheated, place the rolls in the basket and air fry for six minutes. Then, flip them and bake for another four minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.

Making the icing

While the cinnamon rolls are cooking, you can make the icing. To make the frosting, add the cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl. Beat together until combined. Then, add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. You can add as much or as little icing as you like to the cinnamon rolls.

If you want to make a simple glaze, you can mix together icing sugar and water until you have a thick paste. You can then drizzle this over the cinnamon rolls.

If you prefer a runnier icing, you can add more water to the mixture. Alternatively, you can add milk to the icing sugar to create a glaze.

For a more indulgent icing, you can add a splash of vanilla extract to the cream cheese and butter mixture. This will give the icing a deeper, more complex flavour.

Storing leftovers

Leftover cinnamon rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or in the fridge for up to a week. If you're storing them in the fridge, make sure they're covered.

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