Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
Cinnamon Roll Bites are made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, butter, and a cream cheese glaze; air fry at 325°F for 12 minutes until golden and drizzled with icing.
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Method
- 1
Separate the cinnamon rolls and cut each one into quarters.
- 2
Toss the pieces in melted butter, then coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 3
Place bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket lined with parchment, leaving space between each piece.
- 4
Air fry at 325°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
While bites cook, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- 6
Drizzle the warm cinnamon roll bites generously with the cream cheese glaze and serve immediately.
Pro tip. Use a lower temperature than you might expect — cinnamon rolls brown quickly on the outside while staying raw inside at higher temps.
Why the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 12 minutes. The same dish takes about 20 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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