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    Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls Made With Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

    by Brendan Cunningham 4 Comments

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    These air fryer cinnamon rolls come out tasting like they're straight from a bakery. They're pillowy soft, perfectly chewy, and so darn tasty. And they take just 10 minutes to make and require practically no effort!

    Six cinnamon rolls on a silver serving dish. One of the cinnamon rolls that is in the front is on its side facing up with a bite out of the front of it.

    The Best Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

    Cinnamon rolls are one of those baked goods that are so nostalgic and comforting. 

    Whether you like them for breakfast as a sweet start to your day or an indulgent treat for dessert, a good cinnamon roll hits the spot every time.

    So if you love cinnamon rolls but don't always have the time and energy to make them from scratch, this recipe is for you!

    Table of Contents
    • The Best Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
      • Ingredients
      • How to Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
        • Step 1: Preparing The Air Fryer
        • Step 2: Cooking The Cinnamon Rolls In Air Fryer
        • Step 3: Glazing The Cinnamon Rolls
      • How To Store Cinnamon Rolls
        • Reheating Cinnamon Rolls
      • FAQS ABOUT THIS AIR FRYER CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE
        • Will canned cinnamon rolls rise?
        • What temperature do you put cinnamon rolls in the air fryer?
        • How long does it take to cook Pillsbury cinnamon rolls?
      • Wrapping It Up
    • Air Fryer Recipes

     

    It uses Pillsbury cinnamon rolls - or any premade cinnamon rolls - so there is no preparation required! All you have to do is put the cinnamon rolls in the air fryer and let it take care of the rest.

    Then, in just 10 minutes, you can have these delectably sweet air fryer cinnamon rolls baked and ready to eat!

    And I love using the air fryer because it takes half the cooking time as the oven. Just like using it to make these Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks instead of frying them!

    Plus, if you make cinnamon rolls air fryer style - atleast that's what I call it - they cook to perfection literally every single time. Seriously, making cinnamon roll in the air fryer is the best way to get them to turn out chewy, tender, and perfectly golden brown. 

    A roll of three cinnamon rolls on a silver dish. To the left is part of another three cinnamon rolls in a row.

    Ingredients

    The best part about these air fryer Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls is you essentially only need 1 ingredient to make them.

    And if you want to make the homemade icing, you'll need just 3 simple household ingredients!

    Here's what you'll need to make these cinnamon rolls air fryer style:

    • Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 
    • 1 Tbsp. Butter

    And for the optional homemade icing:

    • 1 Cup Confectioners Sugar
    • 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
    • 2-4 Tbsps. Milk

    See, pretty common ingredients for some pretty delicious cinnamon rolls. 

    Ate cinnamon rolls on a plate lined with parchment paper, a small cup of almond milk, and a bowl of confectioner sugar on a gray counter.

    How to Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

    As I mentioned earlier, these cinnamon rolls take under 10 minutes to make!

    Also, you'll practically have no clean-up to do after you make them, so you can just dig right in and not have to worry about dishes! And that's always a plus in my book.

    Now, get your ingredients together, and let's make the recipe!

    Step 1: Preparing The Air Fryer

    So, you'll want to start by preheating the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180ºC).

    Then, when it's done preheating, remove the basket from the air fryer - if you can still operate it without it - and put the butter directly on the bottom of the air fryer to melt. Removing the basket will allow you to cook more cinnamon rolls at once.

    Alternatively, if you want to leave the basket in, rub some butter on it to coat the surface.  

    A plate of cinnamon rolls and an air fryer with a slab of butter melting in it on a gray counter.

    Step 2: Cooking The Cinnamon Rolls In Air Fryer

    Now, once the air fryer is preheated, arrange the cinnamon rolls in it and make sure they are lying flat, and that there is a little space between each one. And you may need to cook them in batches, depending on how big your air fryer is.

    Now cook the cinnamon rolls for about 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through. And if they are not golden when the time is up, just add a few more minutes. 

    Five cinnamon rolls in an air fryer.

    Step 3: Glazing The Cinnamon Rolls

    If you want to make the homemade glaze, you can prepare it while the cinnamon rolls are cooking.

    Take out a mixing bowl and add in the confectioner sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Then mix these ingredients together and add in a tablespoon of milk at a time until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. 

    Now, whether you're using the homemade glaze or packaged glaze, drizzle all of it over the warm cinnamon rolls as soon as they get out of the air fryer. 

    Finally, put one of these heavenly cinnamon rolls on a plate and dig in!

    Six cinnamon rolls on a gray serving plate. A hand is holding a spoon about the front cinnamon roll and it is drizzling icing on top of it.

    How To Store Cinnamon Rolls

    If anyone is around when you make these air fryer Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, it's hard to believe that there will be any leftovers. And since they're so quick and easy to make, you can always whip up a fresh batch in minutes!

    But if you have some cinnamon rolls leftover, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week! 

    And if you want to keep them for longer, just put the container in the freezer, and the cinnamon rolls will last for up to 2 months. 

    Six cinnamon rolls in two rows of three on a rectangle silver serving dish. Behind it as part of a small white bowl of icing.

    Reheating Cinnamon Rolls

    If you want that warm, ooey-gooey experience, just pop your cinnamon roll in the microwave for about 30 seconds. I suggest adding some more icing on top before reheating - it's a game changer.

    Alternatively, you can put them back in the air fryer for about 4 minutes. And again, definitely add some more icing on top before reheating - put some parchment paper underneath the rolls to catch any icing that drips.

    Now, if you're reheating frozen cinnamon rolls, just take them out of the freezer and allow them to thaw for about 10 minutes. Then reheat using one of the methods above. 

    Diagonally placed silver serving dish with six cinnamon rolls on it.

    FAQS ABOUT THIS AIR FRYER CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE

    Will canned cinnamon rolls rise?

    Yes, canned cinnamon rolls will rise if left in the fridge overnight and then at room temperature for an hour. However, this is not always necessary, as you can see from this recipe. You can just cook the canned cinnamon rolls in the air fryer right from the package! 

    What temperature do you put cinnamon rolls in the air fryer?

    I have found putting cinnamon rolls in the air fryer at 350°F (180ºC) works the best. Anything warmer cooks the cinnamon rolls too quickly, and anything below that temperature takes too long.

    How long does it take to cook Pillsbury cinnamon rolls?

    If you cook Pillsbury cinnamon rolls in the air fryer, it will take about 6-10 minutes total, depending on your air fryer and how many cinnamon rolls you're cooking at once. Using the air fryer is by far the quickest way to cook them and is my preferred method!

    Two rolls of three cinnamon rolls and a rectangular silver serving dish on a white napkin on a gray counter. Behind them is a white bowl filled with icing with a spoon in it.

    Wrapping It Up

    Well, that is how to make air fryer cinnamon rolls!

    These cinnamon rolls are a decadent treat that takes under 10 minutes to make! They come out perfect every time with so little mess and hardly any effort, and they're just a delightful breakfast or dessert. 

    Anyway, I hope you enjoy this method of cooking of cooking cinnamon rolls as much as I do.

    If you try them, let me know what you think in the comments below! 

    Oh, and if you ever want to make cinnamon rolls from scratch, give these Sugar Free Cinnamon Rolls or Vegan Cinnamon Rolls a try!

    Air Fryer Recipes

    If you love the air fryer, we have a ton of recipes that can be made using the air fryer!

    Try one these tasty recipes out next:

    • Cinnamon Apple Empanadas
    • French Toast
    • Fried Dough
    • Pierogies
    • Biscuits
    • Quesadillas
    • Popcorn Shrimp
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    Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls Made With Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

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    These air fryer cinnamon rolls come out tasting like they're straight from a bakery. They're pillowy soft, perfectly chewy, and so darn tasty. And they take just 10 minutes to make and require practically no effort!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 2 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 cinnamon rolls 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: Cinnamon Rolls

    Ingredients

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    Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls 

    1 Tbsp. Butter

    Optional Icing:

    1 Cup Confectioners Sugar

    1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

    2-4 Tbsps. Milk

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (180ºC).
    2. Either remove the grid from the air fryer and add butter to the bottom of the air fryer or spread butter on the air fryer grid (you can cook without the grid to fit more cinnamon rolls).  
    3. Arrange the cinnamon rolls in the air fryer, so they are lying flat and not touching one another (you may have to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer).
    4. Cook in the air fryer at 350°F (180ºC) for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through (check them and add a few more minutes if they are not golden yet).
    5. If you want to make homemade icing, mix the sugar, vanilla extract, and add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. 
    6. Drizzle the icing on top of all of the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
    • Calories: 140
    • Fat: 4.5
    • Carbohydrates: 24
    • Protein: 2

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    1. Mariah

      November 22, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      Love this way of making the cinnamon rolls they tasted different than the oven but we really liked it.

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    2. Jodi

      November 23, 2021 at 7:46 pm

      My whole family loved these cinnamon rolls.

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    3. Greg

      December 15, 2021 at 11:40 am

      Absolutely Deeeelish

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    4. Jamie

      December 15, 2021 at 4:48 pm

      Loved making cinna rolls this way!!

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