Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

You can make these air fryer cinnamon rolls in less than 8 minutes! These sweet, cinnamon topped air fryer Pillsbury cinnamon rolls get drizzled with icing, and make a sweet way to start a busy morning.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

You will love how the air fryer does such a fabulous job of cooking prepared frozen foods. You can have them cooked in about ⅓ to ½ of the time a regular conventional oven would require. Not only do you not have to preheat, but you don't have the kitchen heating up either.

For more easy air fryer recipes see our air fryer frozen onion rings, air fryer Hot Pockets, Air Fried Bacon, Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies, and Air Fryer Frozen Coconut Shrimp. You can also visit our Air Fryer Recipe category to see ALL our air fryer recipes. You will love how easy and life changing using the air fryer can be!

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• Ingredients
• How to Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
• Serving Suggestions
• Substitutions & Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Tips for Success
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Food Safety
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Ingredients

I based the cooking time on air frying Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. The cooking difference with other brands should be minor, but do be aware that there can be slight temperature difference with every air fryer.

The first time you make this recipe, check your cinnamon rolls at 6 or 7 minutes just until you know how your air fryer cooks.

• Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls - the tube of canned cinnamon rolls.
• Non Stick Cooking spray - Pam, or any brand.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

So, did you ever wonder if you can air fry Pillsbury cinnamon rolls? You can, but the cooking time and temperature is different than that provided on the can for a regular oven.

How to Open a Tube of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

This can be tricky the first time, but find the loose triangular corner on the tube near one of the end caps. Gently peel that loose end so that it unwinds around the tube of cinnamon rolls.

Now, either use a spoon to press against the seam that runs diagonally on the brown tube, or GENTLY smack the tube against the edge of the counter so that it breaks that diagonal seam. It will pop open with a bit of a 'whoosh' or 'pop' sound. Just like a busted can of biscuits!

Unwind the cardboard tube. Carefully set the small cup of icing to the side so that it doesn't spill. Gently remove the pastry dough discs from the unraveled tube.

Oven and Spread in Air Fryer Basket

1. Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with some non stick cooking spray.
   
2. Open the canned tube of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and spread the eight dough discs so that the cinnamon topping is facing UP.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Air Fry Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls

3. Set your air fryer to 350 F and air fry Pillsbury cinnamon rolls for 8 minutes.
   You can use any brand of canned cinnamon rolls, but the cooking time might vary by a minute or two. To be safe, check them at 7 minutes.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Divide the Icing Onto the Rolls

4. Spoon a teaspoon of the icing onto still warm Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. Warm, not hot. The icing will immediately start to melt, so using the back of the spoon, smear it around so it coats the top of each cinnamon roll. Serve while still warm and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

You'll love these cinnamon rolls in the Air Fryer. They are easy enough to make for your family even on a hectic weekday morning. Serve them with some cut up fruit like our Tropical Fruit Salad for a breakfast your family will love.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Substitutions & Variations

While Pillsbury cinnamon rolls are what I used, you can use the store brand canned cinnamon rolls also. You can sprinkle a little ground cinnamon on top of the uncooked cinnamon roll dough discs, if you like more cinnamon also!

• Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Biscuits - Do the same thing as you did to air fry Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. The difference between the Grands and the regular cinnamon rolls is just the diameter and number of cinnamon rolls in the canned tube.
• Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon biscuits only have 5 rounds of dough and they are wider. Air fry for 8 minutes at the same temperature as this Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll recipe.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this dish.

• Nuwave 6 quart Air Fryer - perfect for one tube of Pillsbury Cinnamon rolls.
• 12 quart Air Fryer - for larger batches and larger families.

Storage

Cover any remaining uneaten Pillsbury cinnamon rolls with plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for up to 1 day. Rewarm in the microwave for 10 to 12 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Food Safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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