This Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is soft, gooey, and bursting with sweet cinnamon and tender apple bites. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that’s easy to make at home.
If you love warm, gooey, and sweet breakfast treats, this Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is about to become your new favorite.
Soft, pull-apart pieces are coated in cinnamon sugar and studded with tender apple chunks, all baked to golden perfection in the air fryer.
It’s easy to make, fun to share, and perfect for brunch, breakfast, or an indulgent snack any time of day.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Soft, Pull-Apart Goodness – Perfectly tender bites that melt in your mouth.
- Loaded with Flavor – Sweet cinnamon and juicy apple chunks in every piece.
- Quick and Easy – Made entirely in the air fryer for minimal fuss.
- Perfect for Sharing – Fun, pull-apart design makes it ideal for brunch or snacks.
- Cozy and Comforting – Brings that warm, bakery-style treat straight to your kitchen.
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Ingredients Needed
- Apples – Fresh, juicy apples diced for sweet, tender bites.
- Biscuit Dough – Soft, fluffy dough forming the pull-apart bread base.
- Butter – Adds richness and helps cinnamon sugar stick perfectly.
- Ground Cinnamon – Brings warm, sweet-spicy flavor to the monkey bread.
- Brown Sugar – Caramelizes during cooking, creating gooey, sweet layers.
- Milk – Used to make the glaze smooth and creamy.
- Powdered Sugar – Sweetens and thickens glaze for a glossy finish.
How To Make Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Step One: Chop apples into small pieces (discard the stem, seeds, and core). Place apple pieces and cinnamon in a bowl. Add brown sugar and melted butter mix well until apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
Step Two: Cut biscuits into ¼ pieces. Place the ¼ pieces into a large bowl.
Step Three: Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F, air fryer setting. Pour apple mixture over biscuit pieces. Using a large spoon, gently mix it, so the biscuit pieces are completely covered in the apple mixture.
Step Four: Grease a Bundt cake pan*. Transfer the apple-covered biscuits to your Bundt cake pan. Spreading the mixture evenly around the edges. Place it right into the Air Fryer. Air fry for 18-22 minutes. It should turn a nice golden brown. When you insert a toothpick, it should come out clean if the dough is fully cooked!
Step Five: Remove from heat, allow to cool for 8 minutes. Flip Bundt cake pan upside down on a plate, allowing the monkey bread to fall out easily.
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread Recipe Tips
- Use firm, crisp apples – Varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold their shape and add the perfect tart-sweet flavor.
- Cut biscuits evenly – Ensures all pieces cook at the same rate for uniform golden brown pull-aparts.
- Coat everything well – Toss apples, cinnamon, sugar, butter, and biscuits thoroughly so every bite is flavorful.
- Check your air fryer size – Use a Bundt pan or air fryer-safe dish that fits comfortably inside.
- Don’t skip the glaze – The powdered sugar glaze adds sweetness and that signature sticky pull-apart finish.
Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store cooled monkey bread in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Keep in a sealed container for up to 5 days; reheat in the air fryer or oven to bring back softness.
- Freezing: Freeze baked monkey bread in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.
- Reheating: Warm in the air fryer at 325°F for 3–5 minutes or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to restore the gooey texture.
Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread Recipe Faqs
What type of apples are best for this recipe? Firm, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp hold their shape and provide a nice balance of sweet and tart.
Can I use canned biscuits instead of fresh dough? Yes! Canned biscuits work perfectly and make this recipe even quicker and easier.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time? You can prep the biscuit and apple mixture in advance, but air fry right before serving to keep it soft and gooey.
Can I freeze the monkey bread? Yes. Freeze baked monkey bread in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the air fryer or oven.
How do I reheat leftovers? Warm in the air fryer at 325°F for 3–5 minutes or in a preheated oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to restore soft, gooey texture.
Can I add extra flavorings? Absolutely! Try a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla in the apple mixture for added depth of flavor.
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Air Fryer Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Description
Ingredients
- 2 Apples, Fuji, diced
- 1 can biscuit dough
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted and unsalted
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Glaze Ingredients;
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup Confectioners Sugar
Instructions
- Chop 2 Apples into small pieces (discard the stem, seeds, and core).
- Place apple pieces and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon in a bowl. Add 1/3 cup brown sugar and melted 6 tablespoons butter mix well until apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
- Cut 1 can biscuit dough into ¼ pieces. Place the ¼ pieces into a large bowl.
- Preheat the air fryer temperature to 325 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Pour apple mixture over biscuit pieces. Using a large spoon, gently mix it, so the biscuit pieces are completely covered in the apple mixture.
- Grease a bundt cake pan*. Transfer the apple-covered biscuits to your bundt cake pan. Spreading the mixture evenly around the edges.
- Place it right into the AirFryer. Air fry for 18-22 minutes. It should turn a nice golden brown. When you insert a toothpick, it should come out clean if the dough is fully cooked!
- Remove from heat, allow to cool for 8 minutes.
- Flip bundt cake pan upside down on a plate, allowing the monkey bread to fall out easily.
To Make Glaze:
- Make a quick glaze by combining the 2 tablespoons milk and the 1 cup Confectioners Sugar Stir well.
- Sprinkle the monkey bread with an additional pinch of cinnamon & sugar. Pour the glaze over the top.
Equipment
- Bundt Cake Pan
Nutrition
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What size can of biscuit dough did you use? They come in several sizes. There are big biscuits in 5 and 8 biscuit size, and little biscuits in several sizes.