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Large mixing bowl
Spatula or large spoon
Whisk
Parchment paper
Air fryer
Mixing bowl
Rolling pin
Pastry brush
Dough cutter
Small baking pan

Cinnamon Rolls with Glaze

90 min.
Medium
Medium

These Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls are a faster and easier version of the classic bakey-style treat. The air fryer creates rolls that are soft, fluffy, and lightly golden on the outside, while the cinnamon sugar filling melts into a rich, aromatic swirl. They are finished with a smooth, sweet glaze that melts perfectly over the warm rolls.

Ingredients

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All-purpose flour All-purpose flour

(250 g) all-purpose flour - (for Dough)

Milk Milk

(20–30 ml) milk - (Glaze)

Sugar Sugar

(40 g) sugar - (for Dough)

Egg Egg

1 large egg - (for Dough)

Vanilla extract Vanilla extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract - (Glaze)

Brown sugar Brown sugar

(60 g) brown sugar - (Cinnamon Filling)

Butter Butter

(40 g) softened butter - (Cinnamon Filling)

Melted butter Melted butter

(20 g) melted butter - (Glaze)

Cream cheese Cream cheese

(30 g) cream cheese, softened (optional but recommended) - (Glaze)

Unsalted butter Unsalted butter

(40 g) unsalted butter, melted - (for Dough)

Sugar powder Sugar powder

(100 g) powdered sugar - (Glaze)

Ground cinnamon Ground cinnamon

(8 g) ground cinnamon (1 tbsp) - (Cinnamon Filling)


Preparation method

90 min.
  • 1
    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine: warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let it sit for 8-10 minutes until foamy.

  • 2
    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, mix: flour, sugar, salt. Add: egg, melted butter, yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

  • 3
    Dough Fermentation

    Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 40-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.

  • 4
    Roll the Dough

    On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 30 x 40 cm (12 x 16 inches).

  • 5
    Add the Filling

    Spread the soft butter over the dough. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly across the dough.

  • 6
    Shape the Rolls

    Roll the dough tightly from the long side. Cut into 8 equal rolls.

  • 7
    Cook in the Air Fryer

    Place the rolls in a small pan lined with parchment paper. Set the air fryer to 170°C(340°F). Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and cooked through. Chef tip: If the tops brown too quickly, lightly cover with foil.

  • 8
    Prepare the Glaze

    In a bowl, mix: powdered sugar, melted butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

  • 9
    Glaze the Rolls

    Pour the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls so it melts slightly into the swirls.

  • 10
    Final Result:

    Soft and fluffy interior, lightly caramelized exterior, rich cinnamon aroma, smooth sweet glaze.

  • 11
    Chef Tip:

    For extra-fluffy cinnamon rolls, let the sliced rolls rest for 10 minutes before air-frying so they can proof slightly again.

Serving: 8

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Cinnamon Rolls with Glaze

These Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls are a faster and easier version of the classic bakey-style treat. The air fryer creates rolls that are soft, fluffy, and lightly golden on the outside, while the cinnamon sugar filling melts into a rich, aromatic swirl. They are finished with a smooth, sweet glaze that melts perfectly over the warm rolls.

Cinnamon Rolls with Glaze

90 min.
Medium
Medium

These Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls are a faster and easier version of the classic bakey-style treat. The air fryer creates rolls that are soft, fluffy, and lightly golden on the outside, while the cinnamon sugar filling melts into a rich, aromatic swirl. They are finished with a smooth, sweet glaze that melts perfectly over the warm rolls.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour All-purpose flour

(250 g) all-purpose flour - (for Dough)

Milk Milk

(20–30 ml) milk - (Glaze)

Sugar Sugar

(40 g) sugar - (for Dough)

Egg Egg

1 large egg - (for Dough)

Vanilla extract Vanilla extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract - (Glaze)

Brown sugar Brown sugar

(60 g) brown sugar - (Cinnamon Filling)

Butter Butter

(40 g) softened butter - (Cinnamon Filling)

Melted butter Melted butter

(20 g) melted butter - (Glaze)

Cream cheese Cream cheese

(30 g) cream cheese, softened (optional but recommended) - (Glaze)

Unsalted butter Unsalted butter

(40 g) unsalted butter, melted - (for Dough)

Sugar powder Sugar powder

(100 g) powdered sugar - (Glaze)

Ground cinnamon Ground cinnamon

(8 g) ground cinnamon (1 tbsp) - (Cinnamon Filling)


Preparation method

90 min.
  • 1
    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine: warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let it sit for 8-10 minutes until foamy.

  • 2
    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, mix: flour, sugar, salt. Add: egg, melted butter, yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

  • 3
    Dough Fermentation

    Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let it rest for 40-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.

  • 4
    Roll the Dough

    On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 30 x 40 cm (12 x 16 inches).

  • 5
    Add the Filling

    Spread the soft butter over the dough. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly across the dough.

  • 6
    Shape the Rolls

    Roll the dough tightly from the long side. Cut into 8 equal rolls.

  • 7
    Cook in the Air Fryer

    Place the rolls in a small pan lined with parchment paper. Set the air fryer to 170°C(340°F). Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and cooked through. Chef tip: If the tops brown too quickly, lightly cover with foil.

  • 8
    Prepare the Glaze

    In a bowl, mix: powdered sugar, melted butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

  • 9
    Glaze the Rolls

    Pour the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls so it melts slightly into the swirls.

  • 10
    Final Result:

    Soft and fluffy interior, lightly caramelized exterior, rich cinnamon aroma, smooth sweet glaze.

  • 11
    Chef Tip:

    For extra-fluffy cinnamon rolls, let the sliced rolls rest for 10 minutes before air-frying so they can proof slightly again.

Serving: 8

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