This Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is soft, gooey, and packed with sweet cinnamon-sugar flavor in every pull-apart piece. Ready in minutes, it’s a quick and easy breakfast, brunch, or dessert that everyone will love.

Golden, pull-apart cinnamon roll monkey bread fresh from the air fryer
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Bring a classic favorite to your breakfast or brunch table with this Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread.

Soft, gooey cinnamon roll pieces are coated in sweet cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection in the air fryer, creating an irresistible pull-apart treat.

Perfect for quick mornings, cozy weekends, or anytime you want a simple, crowd-pleasing sweet bite.

Golden, pull-apart cinnamon roll monkey bread fresh from the air fryer

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

  • Soft, gooey pull-apart cinnamon roll pieces in every bite.
  • Ready in minutes thanks to the air fryer—no oven needed.
  • Sweet cinnamon-sugar flavor is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
  • Minimal prep and cleanup with simple ingredients.
  • Crowd-pleasing and fun to serve for family, friends, or special occasions

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients needed for Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread on kitchen table.
  • Cinnamon Rolls: Use your favorite cinnamon rolls, either Grands or regular.
  • Eggs: Use large, room-temperature eggs.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract: This adds a lot of flavors, do not use imitations.
  • Butter: Use unsalted, melted butter
  • Walnuts: Use diced or crushed walnuts (unshelled)
  • Cream Cheese: Use room temperature, full-fat or low-fat cream cheese.
  • Seasonings/Spices: Ground Cinnamon and Ground Nutmeg
  • Powdered Sugar: For best results, sift the powdered sugar.

How To Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Sliced cinnamon rolls in a bowl while air fryer preheats to 375°F

Step One: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. Slice the cinnamon rolls into ½-inch pieces, place them in a bowl, and set aside.

Whisking eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and chopped walnuts in a large mixing bowl

Step Two: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and chopped walnuts until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Bundt pan sprayed with cooking oil filled with diced cinnamon roll pieces

Step Three: Lightly spray your Bundt pan with cooking spray, then add the diced cinnamon roll pieces.

Cinnamon rolls in a Bundt pan coated with melted butter mixture and covered with foil

Step Four: Pour the melted butter mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and cover the pan with aluminum foil.

Bundt pan with cinnamon rolls cooking in the air fryer, foil removed for final browning

Step Five: Place the Bundt pan in the air fryer and cook for 15–18 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes until golden.

Cooked Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread in the air fryer basket.

Step Six: Let the cinnamon roll monkey bread rest, for a few minutes, before adding the icing!

Cream cheese frosting being mixed and drizzled over air fryer cinnamon roll monkey bread

Step Seven: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground nutmeg, and cinnamon. Beat on low with a hand mixer until smooth, then drizzle the frosting over the cinnamon roll monkey bread.

Golden, pull-apart cinnamon roll monkey bread fresh from the air fryer, drizzled with cream cheese frosting

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipe Tips

  • Use thawed cinnamon rolls: Ensure rolls are fully thawed for even cooking and soft, pull-apart texture.
  • Coat each piece evenly: Toss cinnamon roll pieces in any sugar or butter mixture to maximize flavor.
  • Check air fryer early: Start checking at 15 minutes to prevent overcooking or burning.
  • Add toppings last: Drizzle cream cheese frosting or glaze after cooking for best texture.
  • Customize flavor: Sprinkle nuts, chocolate chips, or extra cinnamon sugar for a twist.

Storing Instructions

  • Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Refrigerate: Keep for 3–4 days; reheat gently in the air fryer or microwave.
  • Freezing: Wrap tightly in foil or freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw completely before reheating.
Golden, pull-apart cinnamon roll monkey bread fresh from the air fryer, topped with cream cheese frosting

Other Cooking Instructions

Oven Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place coated cinnamon roll pieces in a greased Bundt pan, cover with foil, and bake 18–20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 2–3 more minutes until golden brown.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipe Faqs

Can I use refrigerated cinnamon rolls instead of frozen? Yes, just make sure they are fully thawed before cutting and coating in sugar or butter mixture.

Can I make this ahead of time? You can prep the cinnamon roll pieces and coating in advance, but cook fresh in the air fryer for best texture.

Can I make it nut-free? Absolutely! Simply omit any optional nuts.

How should I store leftovers? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 3–4 days.

Can I freeze this monkey bread? Yes! Wrap tightly in foil or a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw completely before reheating.

How do I reheat leftovers? Reheat in the air fryer at 320°F for 3–5 minutes, in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, or in the microwave until warm.

Can I make it sweet or add other flavors? Yes! Try chocolate chips, caramel drizzle, or extra cinnamon sugar for a delicious twist.

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

4.75 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
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Description

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is soft, gooey, and loaded with cinnamon-sugar flavor. Quick, easy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat.

Ingredients 

Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread:

  • 2 cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted, and unsalted
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for 5 minutes Cut 2 cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls into ½” pieces, place into a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup butter, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and chopped 1/2 cup walnuts stir to combine, careful not to over-mix.
  • Spray your Bundt Cake Pan with cooking spray, and then add your diced cinnamon rolls.
  • Pour the butter mixture, over the cinnamon rolls. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Place into the air fryer and set cook time for 15-18 minutes. Remove foil and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Let the cinnamon roll monkey bread, before adding the icing!
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese  1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Use a hand mixer on low speed and mix until smooth.
  • Drizzle the cream cheese frosting, over the cinnamon roll monkey bread.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 155mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 627IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.5mg

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