If you love cinnamon rolls, you’re going to love this delicious Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread! It’s so easy to make and it’s perfect for a special breakfast or dessert. Plus, the air fryer makes it extra crispy and delicious. You won’t believe how good this monkey bread is!

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
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Do you love cinnamon rolls but don’t want to spend the time (or calories) making them from scratch? If so, this Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread recipe is for you!

Monkey bread is a traditional American dessert made from biscuit dough that is rolled into balls and then coated in a sugar and cinnamon mixture. It is usually baked in a Bundt pan, but can also be cooked in an air fryer. This recipe uses store-bought canned cinnamon rolls, which means it’s quick and easy to make.

Plus, the air fryer cooks it perfectly without having to heat up your kitchen. So give this Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread a try – your taste buds will thank you!

Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipe

Monkey bread is a type of sweet roll that is baked in a Bundt pan. It can be made with cinnamon and sugar, or with other fillings such as chocolate, fruit, or nuts. This recipe uses cinnamon rolls and your air fryer and it’s easy to make!

You’ll love the delicious flavor and soft texture of the monkey bread. Plus, it’s perfect for brunch or dessert. Enjoy!

Monkey Bread Using Cinnamon Rolls

Who doesn’t love monkey bread? Warm, fluffy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar glaze, it’s the perfect breakfast or dessert. But what do you do when you want monkey bread but don’t want to spend hours making it from scratch? This easy recipe for monkey bread using canned cinnamon rolls is the answer! Just follow these simple steps and you’ll have a delicious treat ready in no time.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Ingredients You Will Need

Monkey bread is a classic dish that can be made in so many ways. In this recipe, we are going to show you how to make an air fryer cinnamon roll monkey bread. This dish is perfect for a weekend morning when you have some extra time and want something delicious! The best part is that it only takes about 20 minutes to make from start to finish. Keep reading for the recipe…

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

  • 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 Cook Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread In Air Fryer

Here are the simple steps:

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Preheat the air fryer to 375* for 5 minutes Cut cinnamon rolls into ½” pieces, place into a bowl and set aside.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, butter, vanilla extract, and chopped walnuts stir to combine, careful not to over-mix.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Spray your Bundt Cake Pan with cooking spray, and then add your diced cinnamon rolls.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Pour the butter mixture, over the cinnamon rolls. Cover with aluminum foil.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Place into the air fryer and cook for 15 to 18 minutes. Remove foil and cook for 2 more minutes.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Let the cinnamon roll monkey bread, before adding the icing!

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese,  powdered sugar, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. Use a hand mixer on low speed and mix until smooth. Drizzle the cream cheese frosting, over the cinnamon roll monkey bread.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

Pro Tips For Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipe

  • Let The Monkey Bread Cool: Give this Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread time to cool, but you don’t want it too much. Remove the bread from your pan after about 10-15 minutes. This way it easily comes out of the Bundt Cake Pan.
  • Fall Apart: If your monkey bread starts to fall apart, use some icing and reattach it to the monkey bread.
  • Timing: Since every air fryer cooks somewhat differently, it’s important that you watch your cinnamon roll monkey bread, as it cooks up.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Recipe Faqs

Best Cinnamon Rolls For Monkey Bread I recommend that you use Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls for this recipe. They are so good in a Bundt cake! If you do not want to make your own cream cheese icing, you can always drizzle the cream cheese frosting that comes with the cinnamon rolls on top.

Does Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Need To Be Refrigerated? The monkey bread, without the cream cheese frosting, does not need to be refrigerated. Once, you add the cream cheese frosting, you will need to refrigerate the monkey bread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container. It will last for about 2 to 5 days when stored in the refrigerator.

How To Make It Ahead Of Time You can easily prepare this ahead of time. I usually prepare the recipe as directed, and then warp it tightly with saran or plastic wrap. Place into the refrigerator until ready to air fryer. Because of the egg mixture, being poured over the cinnamon rolls, you should bake it up, within 12 hours. Otherwise, you will end up with a soggy mess.

How To Freeze Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread I love cinnamon rolls. I could eat them every day, and sometimes I do. This Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread is a perfect treat to have stored in your freezer, for unexpected guests, or for a quick breakfast or brunch recipe!

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

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4.75 from 4 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

If you're looking for an easy and delicious breakfast recipe, look no further than this Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread. It only takes a few minutes to prep, and the air fryer does all the work for you! Plus, it's perfect for a weekend brunch or a weekday breakfast-on-the-go. Serve with fresh fruit or coffee, and you'll be ready to start your day right!

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* for 5 minutes Cut cinnamon rolls into ½” pieces, place into a bowl and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, butter, vanilla extract, and chopped 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 cook for 15 to 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 cream cheese,  powdered sugar, ground nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. Use a hand mixer on low speed and mix until smooth.
  • Drizzle the cream cheese frosting, over the cinnamon roll monkey bread.

Equipment

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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