Air Fryer Pecan Rolls
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Air Fryer Pecan Rolls are amazing! This might be one of the greatest Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes you can make in under 10 minutes!

Growing up, my mother would purchase these pecan rolls in a long package that was sticky, sweet, and absolutely delicious. Today, I replicated those with this simple, simple Air Fryer Hack.

Suppose you love a great pecan roll but hate all of the work of rolling dough, waiting for it to proof, and then waiting again. This is the perfect recipe for you! And you can add anything you want to this pecan roll. It’s perfect.

If you are looking for any more Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes, some of my favorites are, AIR FRYER LOADED BREAKFAST BURRITO, AIR FRYER BEST CHERRY TURNOVERS, and AIR FRYER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE.

What Are Pecan Rolls?

Pecan rolls are very similar to cinnamon rolls, except for a few differences. Those being the topping.

Pecan rolls are filled with brown sugar, melted butter, and diced pecans. While cinnamon rolls only contain ground cinnamon and sweet icing on top.

They taste completely different. While this pecan roll is sticky and sweet. Except for the shape this will remidn you nohting of a cinnamon roll.

Ingredients Needed To Make Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

Ingredients Needed To Make Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

For Detailed Instructions and Ingredients Amounts, Keep on Scrolling Until The End of The Page–This Section Is To Show You Step By Step On How To Make Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

How To Make Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

Pecan Roll Filling in Bowl

Start by mixing the brown sugar and butter together. Mix in the pecans.

Pecan Rolls Pan

Spray your muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray. Place a tablespoon of the butter, pecan, and brown sugar mixture into the tin. If you have any extra distribute it among the muffin tins until you use it all up.

Dough in Cavity

Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces, and place one per muffin cavity on top of the mixture. Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 330 degrees F, air fryer setting.

Pecan Roll in Muffin Tin

When the top is golden brown, flip them and air fry for another 4 minutes.

Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

Pro Tips For Making Air Fryer Pecan Rolls:

  • The most important part of this recipe is to flip the dough halfway during the cooking process so both sides get cooked.
  • If you have any leftover pecan, butter, brown sugar mixture, you can pour it on after you flip the pastry.
  • Metal muffin tins will work better than silicone tins since you will need to flip them.
  • Let the pecan rolls cool slightly before serving; they are hot.
  • For a great topping, you can drizzle some caramel on top. Although they certainly do not need any more sweetness.

How To Store Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

Although these are best eaten on the same day, you can easily store them and reheat them later. To do this, let them cool to room temperature, and then place the leftover pecan rolls into an airtight container. Place the container on the counter, or keep it at room temperature. They will last for about 1 to 2 days before drying out.

If you want to keep them a bit longer, you can cover and place them into the refrigerator, where they will last for about 3 to 4 days.

You can either reheat them in the microwave or place them back into the air fryer for a couple of minutes at 300 degrees F, air fryer setting until warmed through.

How To Freeze Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

This is a great recipe to make ahead and freeze. To freeze, you want to freeze them cooked. So, follow the recipe below, and then let them cool to room temperature.

Then place them on a baking sheet, and put the baking sheet into the freezer. Freeze until frozen solid, then remove and wrap in saran wrap, and then foil. Place them into a freezer bag,

Then when you want to have a couple let them thaw, and then reheat in the microwave or air fryer before serving.

What Muffin Tin To Use in The Air Fryer

While you can use whatever muffin tin you have in your cabinets, I know many of you do not have one that is small enough for the Air Fryer.

Here are some great options. As always, measure your air fryer before purchasing any of them, so you make sure that they fit. (affiliate links below)

Air Fryer Pecan Rolls


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Air Fryer Pecan Rolls
Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

Air Fryer Pecan Rolls

5 from 4 votes
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

This is so good, it has all of the flavors of traditional pecan rolls, but you can do it any day of the week with such an easy recipe.

Ingredients 

  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pecans, diced
  • 1 package Crescent dough sheet

Instructions

  • Start by mixing the brown sugar and butter. Mix in the pecans.
  • Spray your muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
  • Place a tablespoon of the butter, pecan, and brown sugar mixture into the tin. If you have any extra, distribute it among the muffin tins until you use it all up.
  • Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces, and place one per muffin cavity on top of the mixture.
  • Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 330 degrees F, air fryer setting, then when the top is golden brown, flip them and air fry for another 4 minutes.
  • To flip, I mean carefully (remember they are hot), turn the bottom part as the top, and the top part as the bottom.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.1mg

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