This Air Fryer Single Serve Monkey Bread is a warm, gooey treat made in minutes with soft, cinnamon-sugar coated dough. Perfect for a quick indulgence, it’s sticky, sweet, and ready straight from the air fryer.
Who says indulgent desserts have to be complicated? This Air Fryer Single Serve Monkey Bread is soft, sticky, and loaded with cinnamon-sugar goodness, all made in just minutes.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, it delivers that irresistible gooey pull-apart texture without the hassle of baking a full batch.
With the air fryer doing the work, you get warm, fresh, and perfectly caramelized monkey bread anytime you crave it.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Ready in minutes: Enjoy warm, gooey monkey bread without waiting for a full oven bake.
- Single-serve convenience: Perfect portion for one—no leftovers or extra cleanup.
- Soft and gooey texture: Tender, pull-apart dough coated in cinnamon-sugar and caramelized butter.
- Minimal ingredients: Made with simple pantry staples for quick, easy dessert magic.
- Versatile treat: Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent afternoon snack.
Ingredients Needed
- Frozen Bread Rolls: This dough serves as the base for your monkey bread, providing the doughy texture and fluffiness.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the monkey bread and adds a caramelized crust when cooked.
- Ground Cinnamon: Infuses the monkey bread with warm, aromatic flavors that complement the sweetness.
- Unsalted Butter: Coats the biscuit pieces, adding a rich buttery flavor.
- Brown Sugar: Adds depth and richness to the butter coating, creating a caramel-like glaze.
How To Make Air Fryer Single Serve Monkey Bread
Step One: Start by letting the rolls defrost, just leave them on the counter, for a few hours. Then, cut each roll into 4 pieces.
Step Two: In a small mixing bowl, add the sugar and ground cinnamon, and mix well. In another small bowl, melt the butter (I used the microwave) and mix in the brown sugar. Roll the dough into a ball.
Step Three: Dip the dough balls into the cinnamon sugar mixture, then place in a greased (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray) ramekin. Continue until you use up all of the dough. Then, pour the melted butter and ground cinnamon sugar over the top.
Step Four: Set the ramekins into the air fryer basket and set cook time for 7-10 minutes at air fryer temperature of 330 degrees F, air fryer setting. Check to make sure the dough is fully cooked before removing it. If not, add another few minutes.
Air Fryer Single Serve Monkey Bread Recipe Tips
- Use a suitable ramekin: Make sure it fits comfortably in your air fryer basket.
- Evenly coat dough balls: Roll each piece thoroughly in cinnamon sugar for maximum flavor.
- Check doneness early: Air fryer models vary, so start checking at 7 minutes to prevent overcooking.
- Serve warm: Monkey bread tastes best straight from the air fryer for gooey, pull-apart texture.
- Optional add-ins: Sprinkle chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or drizzle caramel on top for extra indulgence.
Storing Instructions
- Room Temperature: Best served immediately; can sit covered for up to 1 hour.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 day; reheat gently in the air fryer for 1–2 minutes.
- Freezing: Not recommended; the gooey texture may be lost.
Other Cooking Instructions
- Microwave Option: If you don’t have an air fryer, cook the monkey bread in the microwave for 60–90 seconds, checking at 60 seconds to avoid overcooking.
- Extra Gooey: Drizzle a little extra melted butter and sprinkle additional cinnamon sugar before cooking for a stickier, richer texture.
- Toppings: Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or a handful of chopped nuts for added indulgence.
- Flavor Variations: Add mini chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for a fun twist.
Air Fryer Single Serve Monkey Bread Recipe Faqs
Can I make more than one serving at a time? Yes, divide dough into multiple ramekins and cook each separately for even baking.
How do I know when it’s done? The top should be golden and set, and a toothpick inserted should come out clean.
Can I prep the dough ahead of time? Yes, cut the rolls into pieces and store in the fridge for a few hours; coat in cinnamon sugar just before cooking.
Can I use frozen rolls? Yes, but make sure they are fully defrosted before cutting and coating in cinnamon sugar.
Can I freeze the finished monkey bread? Freezing is not recommended; the gooey texture may be lost. Serve fresh for best results.
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Air Fryer Single Serve Monkey Bread
Description
Ingredients
- 3 frozen rolls, defrosted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon butter, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Start by letting the 3 frozen rolls defrost, just leave them on the counter, for a few hours.
- Then cut each roll into 4 pieces.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon mix well.
- In another small bowl, melt the 1 teaspoon butter(I used the microwave) and mix in the 1 teaspoon brown sugar.
- Roll the dough into a ball.
- Dip the dough balls into the cinnamon sugar mixture, and then place in a greased (sprayed with non-stick cooking spray) ramekin. Continue, until you use up all of the dough.
- Then pour the melted butter and ground cinnamon sugar over the top.
- Set into the air fryer for 7 to 10 minutes at 330 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Check to make sure the dough is fully cooked, before removing. If not, add another few minutes.
Equipment
- Mug or Ramekin
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
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James Stewart
Can you use frozen Grands™ biscuits instead of the frozen rolls? Just cut them up smaller?
Laurie
Yes, you can, but please note the texture will be slightly different.