Air Fryer Texas Roadhouse Rolls (Frozen + Homemade, Oven Too)

Yes, you can make Texas Roadhouse rolls in the air fryer, and it’s the fastest way to get them warm, soft and buttery at home. Frozen Texas Roadhouse mini rolls from the grocery store go straight from the freezer into a 330°F air fryer and are ready in about 4 to 5 minutes. No thawing, no waiting on the oven.

I’ve made these rolls every way possible in my air fryer: the frozen boxed mini rolls, leftovers brought home from the restaurant, and my from-scratch copycat version. Below you’ll find exact times and temperatures for each, an oven method for when you’re feeding a crowd, and how to fix rolls that come out dry or doughy.

Quick answer: Texas Roadhouse mini rolls in the air fryer Temperature: 330°F (165°C) Time: 4–5 minutes from frozen Thaw first? No Oven instead: 350°F, 12–15 minutes covered with foil Finish: Brush with the honey cinnamon glaze packet while hott? No Glaze: Brush on the included honey cinnamon glaze right after cooking

Can You Air Fry Texas Roadhouse Mini Rolls?

Yes. You can air fry frozen Texas Roadhouse mini rolls straight from the freezer at 330°F for 4 to 5 minutes. The rolls are already fully baked, so the air fryer simply heats them through and lightly crisps the top. Brush them with the included honey cinnamon glaze as soon as they come out.

The air fryer works so well because it’s a small, powerful convection oven. It heats a few rolls in a fraction of the time the oven needs, which makes it perfect for a quick side with dinner or a single serving.

What are Texas Roadhouse mini rolls?

Texas Roadhouse mini rolls are the frozen, store-bought version of the restaurant’s famous yeast rolls. Each box comes with a packet of honey cinnamon glaze, a nod to the whipped cinnamon butter served at the restaurant. You’ll find them in the freezer aisle at Walmart and other grocery stores, depending on your area.

They’re a little smaller than the rolls you get at the restaurant, but they have the same soft, slightly sweet, buttery flavor. If you can’t find them near you, my homemade copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls below taste just like the real thing.

How to Air Fry Frozen Texas Roadhouse Mini Rolls

What you need: a box of frozen Texas Roadhouse mini rolls, the glaze packet that comes inside, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter if you like extra-soft tops.

• Glaze and serve right away. Brush the glaze over the hot rolls and serve warm.
• Preheat the air fryer to 330°F for 3 minutes. A hot basket helps the rolls heat evenly instead of browning on top first.
• Add the frozen rolls in a single layer. Leave a little space between them so the air can circulate. Don’t thaw them. A 5- to 6-quart basket holds about 6 to 8 mini rolls.
• Brush with melted butter (optional). This keeps the tops soft and gives them that glossy, restaurant look.
• Air fry for 4 to 5 minutes. Check at 3 minutes, especially in a smaller or very powerful air fryer. They’re done when the centers are hot and the tops are lightly golden.
• Warm the glaze. While the rolls cook, set the glaze packet in a cup of hot tap water for a minute so it brushes on smoothly.

How Long to Air Fry Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Air fry frozen Texas Roadhouse mini rolls for 4 to 5 minutes at 330°F. The time changes depending on whether the rolls are frozen, thawed, leftover or homemade, so use this chart.

Type of roll	Air fryer temp	Air fryer time	Oven temp	Oven time
Frozen mini rolls (store-bought)	330°F	4–5 min	350°F	12–15 min covered + 2–3 min uncovered
Thawed mini rolls	330°F	2–3 min	350°F	8–10 min covered
Restaurant leftovers	320°F	2–3 min	350°F	8–10 min wrapped in foil
Homemade copycat rolls (raw dough)	350°F	6–8 min	350°F	12–15 min

Air fryers vary a lot by size and wattage. Check a minute before the shortest time the first time you make them, then note what works for your machine.

How to Bake Texas Roadhouse Rolls in the Oven

The oven is the best way to cook Texas Roadhouse rolls when you’re warming a whole box at once, like for Thanksgiving or a big family dinner. Baking the rolls close together also gives you the soft, pull-apart sides the restaurant is known for.

Frozen Texas Roadhouse mini rolls in the oven

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Arrange the frozen rolls close together, sides touching, on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a 9×13-inch pan.
3. Cover loosely with foil to keep the tops soft and stop them from over-browning.
4. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake 2 to 3 minutes more for lightly golden tops.
5. Brush with the glaze while the rolls are hot and serve right away.

For homemade rolls, see the oven directions in the homemade copycat section.

Air fryer or oven: which is better?

• Choose the air fryer for speed and a handful of rolls. It’s about three times faster and gives a slightly crisper top.
• Choose the oven for a full box or a crowd. Everything finishes at once, and the rolls stay softer because they bake side by side.

Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Texas Roadhouse Rolls

• Rolls are dry or hard: They cooked too long or too hot. Drop to 300°F, cut a minute, and brush with butter before cooking. Wrapping them loosely in foil also traps moisture.
• Tops are brown but the centers are cold: The temperature is too high for your air fryer. Lower it by 20 to 30 degrees and add a minute.
• Bottoms are pale or doughy: The basket is too crowded. Cook in a single layer with space between rolls, and flip them for the last minute if needed.
• Glaze won’t spread: Warm the packet in hot water first. Cold glaze is too thick to brush.
• Rolls stick to the basket: Use a parchment liner with holes, or a light mist of cooking spray.

What to serve with Texas Roadhouse rolls

Serve them the restaurant way with steak, air fryer ribs, chili or a holiday ham. Leftover rolls also make great slider buns, breakfast sandwiches or cinnamon French toast bites.

Homemade Copycat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

Can’t find the frozen rolls near you? This copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls recipe makes 15 soft, honey-sweetened rolls with pantry staples, and you can bake them in the air fryer or the oven. It’s one of my favorite copycat Texas Roadhouse recipes, right up there with my air fryer Red Lobster biscuits.

Ingredients

You’ll find exact amounts in the recipe card.

• All-purpose flour: Spoon and level it so the rolls don’t turn out dense. A 1:1 gluten-free flour also works.
• Milk: Warm it to 100–110°F. Hotter milk kills the yeast. Whole milk makes the richest rolls.
• Active dry yeast: Check the date. Old yeast is the number one reason rolls don’t rise.
• Honey: Gives the rolls their signature sweetness. Sugar works in a pinch.
• Unsalted butter: In the dough and brushed on top.
• Egg: One large egg at room temperature.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness.

How to make them

Step 1: Proof the yeast. Stir the honey and yeast into the warm milk and let it sit about 10 minutes, until foamy.

Step 2: Make the dough. Mix in the melted butter, egg and salt, then add the flour 1 cup at a time until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Knead for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth and springy. Let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until doubled.

Step 4: Shape. Punch it down, roll it 1/2 inch thick, and cut 15 rectangles.

Step 5: Rise again for 30 minutes, until puffy.

Step 6: Air fryer: Brush with butter and cook at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes in a single layer, in batches. Oven: Place the rolls touching on a lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

The rolls are done when they’re golden and read 190°F in the center.

Texas Roadhouse cinnamon butter

Beat 1 stick of softened butter with 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup honey and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. It’s the perfect match for both the homemade and frozen rolls.

How to Store and Reheat Texas Roadhouse Rolls

• Room temperature: Keep cooled rolls in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 2 days.
• Freezer: Freeze homemade rolls in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Cook them from frozen just like the store-bought mini rolls.
• Reheat in the air fryer: 320°F for 2 to 3 minutes. Wrap them loosely in foil if you want them extra soft.
• Reheat in the oven: Wrap in foil and warm at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Reheat in the microwave: Wrap in a damp paper towel and heat for 10 to 15 seconds. Eat them right away; microwaved bread firms up as it cools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you cook Texas Roadhouse rolls in the air fryer?

Yes. Cook frozen Texas Roadhouse mini rolls at 330°F for 4 to 5 minutes, leftover restaurant rolls at 320°F for 2 to 3 minutes, or homemade rolls at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes.

Do you need to thaw Texas Roadhouse rolls before air frying?

No. Put them in the air fryer straight from the freezer. If they’ve already thawed, cut the time to 2 to 3 minutes.

Can you put frozen Texas Roadhouse rolls in the air fryer?

Yes, and it’s the fastest way to cook them. Arrange the frozen rolls in a single layer, air fry at 330°F for 4 to 5 minutes, and brush with the glaze.

How do you make Texas Roadhouse rolls in the oven?

Bake frozen rolls close together, covered with foil, at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes, then uncover for 2 to 3 minutes. Homemade rolls bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes.

Where can I buy Texas Roadhouse rolls?

Texas Roadhouse frozen mini rolls are sold in the freezer aisle at Walmart and other grocery stores, depending on your area. You can also buy rolls to go at the restaurant, or make the copycat recipe above.

Why are my air fryer rolls dry?

They cooked too long or too hot. Lower the temperature, shorten the time, and brush the rolls with butter before cooking.

What comes with Texas Roadhouse frozen rolls?

Each box includes a packet of honey cinnamon glaze. Brush it on while the rolls are hot.

More Copycat Texas Roadhouse Recipes

Build a full Texas Roadhouse dinner at home. Start with these rolls and copycat Texas Roadhouse butter, then add an appetizer, a main and two sides.

Appetizers

• Air Fryer Rattlesnake Bites
• Air Fryer Copycat Texas Roadhouse Fried Pickles
• Texas Roadhouse Cheese Fries
• Texas Roadhouse Chili

Main dishes

• Texas Roadhouse Killer Ribs
• Air Fryer Texas Roadhouse Smothered Chicken
• Copycat Texas Roadhouse Country Fried Chicken

Sides

• Texas Roadhouse Steak Fries
• Texas Roadhouse Seasoned Rice
• Texas Roadhouse Macaroni and Cheese
• Texas Roadhouse Buttered Corn
• Texas Roadhouse Loaded Sweet Potato
• Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Glazed Carrots