Two ways to make and enjoy air fryer cinnamon rolls! See how to make canned Pillsbury cinnamon rolls in the air fryer and also how to make homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch!
Place one full package of cinnamon rolls in your air fryer. Cook the cinnamon rolls for 7 minutes at 375 F. D
If desired, warm included frosting slightly, and then drizzle the frosting over the cinnamon rolls and allow to cool before serving.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 1/4 cups of milk, 2 tablespoons of yeast, 2 tablespoons of oil, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Whisk gently until the ingredients are combined and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Slowly add in the 5 cups of flour while stirring with a wooden spoon or stand mixer. Continue stirring until the flour is homogenous with the rest of the ingredients.
Turn your mixture out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 5-10 minutes, or until the dough is elastic.
Place the dough back in the mixing bowl and cover with saran wrap. Allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a long rectangular sheet about ¼ inch thick.
Before you begin preparing your filling, preheat the air fryer to 375 F for 5 minutes.
Prepare the filling by melting the 6 tablespoons of butter and combining it with the 1 1/2 cups brown sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Spread the filling over the sheet of dough and use a spoon to make sure it is spread evenly.
Roll the dough into a long tube and cut into even pieces.
Place as many rolls as will fit in your air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes at 350 F.
Top the cinnamon rolls with your favorite cream cheese frosting (recipe below if needed) right after they come out of the air fryer, allow to cool for 3-5 minutes, serve, and enjoy!
Cream Cheese Frosting
Combine 8 oz. cream cheese, 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in a bowl and mix together until evenly mixed.
Notes
How do you keep cinnamon rolls from getting hard?Store any leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container, making sure air cannot get to them to dry them out and make them hard.Can cinnamon rolls sit out on the counter?They can if they do not have a cream cheese frosting. If frosted with cream cheese frosting, they will need to be refrigerated to maintain safe consumption.How to reheat cinnamon rolls?Place back in the air fryer for just a couple of minutes until heated through. Or, you can place them in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate, in 10-15 second increments until heated through.How long are cinnamon rolls good?If storing cinnamon rolls in the refrigerator, they can stay fresh for up to one week!If they're made without cream cheese frosting (or with a frosting that doesn't require refrigeration) you can store them on the counter, in an airtight container, but the lifespan is shorter, and are only good for 2-3 days.