Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls — These cinnamon rolls are so easy to make, and they taste so good you will never want store-bought again! This is your chance to learn how to make homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch with just a few ingredients!

Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
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Our fresh-from-the-air fryer Cinnamon Rolls are a true indulgence. The dough is made with crescent dough and topped off beautifully by our homemade cream cheese icing, which you can drizzle on top right before serving!

These easy cinnamon rolls will be your favorite for years to come–they are so good!

I love a great homemade cinnamon roll. They’re amazing. But the truth of the matter is that I purchased my air fryer to make my life simpler, so finding Air Fryer Baking Hacks is something I love. And I love to share them with you.

And this recipe is no different!

My other favorite Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes are AIR FRYER MINI CHEESE FRITTATAS, AIR FRYER BREAKFAST SAUSAGES, AIR FRYER BROWN SUGAR CANDIED BACON, and AIR FRYER CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
  • Crescent Rounds
  • Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Cream Cheese
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Milk or Cream

How To Make Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Start by laying out your dough. Since you are using the Crescent Rounds, see how they are already pre-cut, they make your job a snap.

Melt your butter in a dish, and place it in the microwave. Use a pastry brush to spread the butter over the dough. Note: You will only use 1/2 of it. You will need more to prepare the baking dish. Then sprinkle the buttered dough with sugar and cinnamon.

Then in your baking pan (air fryer safe pan), place the brown sugar and the rest of the melted butter, mix well.

Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

As you roll your dough, place them onto the baking sheet, right on top of the brown sugar and melted butter. Set the pan into the air fryer basket once you have finished making all of your cinnamon rolls. Set your timer for 9 minutes at 290 F. After the 9 minutes are up, check them. If they are still dough, add a couple of minutes.

Meanwhile, mix the icing ingredients, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and the cream in a small bowl. Mix well until it’s smooth.

When the cinnamon rolls are cooked through, pour the icing directly over the cinnamon rolls.

Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Recipe Variations:

  • You can use frozen biscuit dough for this recipe, the recipe and cooking time will be about the same. Make sure it’s fully defrosted.
  • Add some other filings, in the ground cinnamon mixture, I have used mini chocolate chips, diced pecans or walnuts, or even shredded coconut.
  • You can omit the topping if you want.

How To Store:

For best results, let the Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls cool to room temperature and then place into an aright container. They will last at room temperature for a couple of days. For any longer storage, put them into the refrigerator.

You can reheat in the microwave or the air fryer before serving.

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Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls — These cinnamon rolls are so easy to make, and they taste so good you will never want store-bought again! This is your chance to learn how to make homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch with just a few ingredients!

Ingredients 

Cinnamon Rolls:

  • 1 can Crescent Rounds , (They must be rounds)
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tesapoons ground cinnamon

Icing:

  • 1 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Start by laying out your dough. Since you are using the Crescent Rounds, see how they are already pre-cut, they make your job a snap.
  • Melt your butter in a dish, and place it in the microwave.
  • Use a pastry brush to spread the butter over the dough. Note: You will only use 1/2 of it. You will need more to prepare the baking dish.
  • Then sprinkle the buttered dough with sugar and cinnamon.
  • Then in your baking pan (air fryer safe pan), place the brown sugar and the rest of the melted butter, and mix well.
  • As you roll your dough, place them onto the baking sheet right on top of the brown sugar and melted butter.
  • Once you have finished making all of your cinnamon rolls, set the pan into the air fryer basket.
  • Set your timer for 9 minutes at 290 F. After the 9 minutes are up, check them. If they are still dough, add a couple of minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix the icing ingredients, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cream in a small bowl. Mix well until it's smooth.
  • When the cinnamon rolls are cooked through, pour the icing directly over the cinnamon rolls.
  • Plate, serve and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 322IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.1mg

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