Cinnamon Roll Bites (Air Fryer Recipe)
Air fryer cinnamon roll bites are an easy, sweet breakfast treat. Cinnamon roll pieces get air fried, coated in cinnamon sugar, and served along side icing dip for a sweet way to start any day!
You know what is more fun than a full sized soft pretzel?
Pretzel bites or pretzel nuggets, obviously.
Same great pretzel taste, but dippable, snack sized pieces of goodness.
These air fryer cinnamon roll bites are the same concept as pretzel bites but in cinnamon roll form.
It takes a big cinnamon roll and turns it into a dippable, snackable treat perfect breakfast or just satisfying a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
To make these you’ll need a set of ingredients for the cinnamon roll bites themselves and one set for the icing.
For the cinnamon roll bites you’ll need:
- Cinnamon rolls– An 8 count of Pillsbury rolls with icing
- Sugar– Granulated
- Cinnamon
For the icing dip you’ll need:
- Cream cheese– Softened
- Butter– Softened
- Sugar– Powdered
- Milk– Enough to thin the icing out to your desired consistency
How to Make
Air fryer cinnamon roll bites are so easy to make!
Just line the bottom of your air fryer basket with a parchment paper liner.
Then pop open the can of cinnamon rolls and separate the rolls.
Cut each cinnamon into 4 equal quarters and add half of them to the basket.
Preheat the air fryer to 325°.
When the air fryer is preheated air fry the cinnamon roll bites for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes, carefully flip each piece over using a pair of tongs.
Air fry the pieces for another 2-3 minutes or just until the cinnamon roll bites are golden brown.
Repeat this for the remaining cinnamon roll pieces.
Once all the cinnamon roll pieces are golden, toss the granulated sugar and cinnamon together in a large ziplocking bag.
Add the warm cinnamon roll pieces to the bag and gently shake until they’re all evenly coated in the cinnamon sugar.
Put the cinnamon roll pieces on a serving plate and set them aside while you make the icing.
To make the icing dip, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Then beat in the sugar, cinnamon roll icing, and milk until the mixture’s evenly combined and smooth.
Serve the dip alongside the cinnamon roll bites and enjoy!
Storing
These are best served fresh and warm, but if you have leftovers you can store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days or so.
Store any leftover icing dip in an airtight container in the fridge.
The dip will solidify in the fridge somewhat so you may want to pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to loosen it up a bit before enjoying again.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure you flip the cinnamon roll bites part way through air frying so they cook evenly.
- You could add a little bit of vanilla extract to the icing dip if desired.
- Make sure to toss the bites in the cinnamon sugar while they are still warm so the sugar mixture sticks.
Other Easy Cinnamon Roll Recipes
Air fryer cinnamon roll bites are a delicious sweet treat or breakfast.
Make them and enjoy!
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Try these:
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Cinnamon Roll Bites (Air Fryer Recipe)
Ingredients
For The Cinnamon Roll Bites
- 8 count Pillsbury cinnamon rolls with icing
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For The Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tsp milk
Instructions
- Place a parchment paper liner in the bottom of your air fryer basket.
- Separate the rolls, then cut each into 4 equal quarters and add half to the basket.8 count Pillsbury cinnamon rolls with icing
- Preheat to 325° then cook for 3 minutes. Use tongs to carefully flip each piece over, and cook another 2-3 minutes- just until golden brown. Repeat for the remaining cinnamon roll pieces.
- Add the sugar and cinnamon to a large ziplocking bag. Gently squeeze the bottom of the bag to mix them evenly together.1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Add the warm cinnamon roll pieces to the bag and gently shake until they're all evenly coated. Transfer the cinnamon roll pieces to a serving plate and set aside.
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar, cinnamon roll icing, and milk then beat together until the mixture's evenly combined and smooth.4 oz cream cheese, 1 tbsp butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tsp milk
- Serve the dip alongside the cinnamon roll bites and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure you flip the cinnamon roll bites part way through air frying so they cook evenly.
- You could add a little bit of vanilla extract to the icing dip if desired.
- Make sure to toss the bites in the cinnamon sugar while they are still warm so the sugar mixture sticks.
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