Experience the indulgence of a homemade Air Fryer Giant Cinnamon Roll, made from pizza dough layered with brown sugar and cinnamon, perfectly cooked in an air fryer, and drizzled with a luscious glaze. For another sweet air fryer creation, try the Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs.
Crafting a Cinnamon Roll in an Air Fryer
Air fryers offer a versatile way to cook up everything from savory dishes like chicken nuggets and fries to sweet treats, all with less oil and mess. This cinnamon roll recipe transforms simple pizza dough into a delectable sweet treat topped with an easy-to-make glaze, offering a quick solution for cinnamon roll cravings without the need for scratch-made dough.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Essentials
Pizza Dough: Opt for pre-made pizza dough to simplify the process—no need to start from scratch.
Butter: Melt and cool the butter to prep it for the dough.
Confectioners’ Sugar: Essential for crafting the glaze, this sugar blends smoothly with heavy cream.
Heavy Cream: Known for its richness, heavy cream adds decadence to the glaze.
Baking Option in the Oven
Don’t have an air fryer? Bake this cinnamon roll in your oven instead. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and follow the recipe until it’s time to cook. Bake the roll uncovered for 30-35 minutes, and if the edges begin to darken too much, cover loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
Ingredients
- 1 tube (8 ounces) pizza dough
Filling:
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- ⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Glaze:
- ½ cup (60 g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Preparation Steps
Dough Preparation:
- Lay the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a 12×8-inch (30×20 cm) rectangle.
Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Evenly coat the dough with melted butter using a pastry brush.
- Evenly sprinkle and spread the brown sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
Rolling, Cutting, and Air Frying:
- Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 6-inch round cake pan with nonstick spray.
- Cut the dough rectangle into 4-6 equal strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Roll up one strip, then continue adding strips to form one large cinnamon roll.
- Place the roll in the prepared cake pan, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and air fry for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue air frying for an additional 15-16 minutes.
Glaze:
- Mix the confectioners’ sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream in a small bowl. Adjust the cream quantity to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon roll.
Serve this delightful Air Fryer Giant Cinnamon Roll warm, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
