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Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Braid

Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Braid

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 9 Servings

Description

Do you love cinnamon rolls? How about air fryers? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then you're going to love this recipe! It's a cinnamon roll braid made in your air fryer. The best part is that it only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. So if you're looking for an easy and delicious breakfast or dessert recipe, this is definitely one to try!

Ingredients 

Cinnamon Roll Braid:

  • 1 pound store-bought pizza dough
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Frosting/Glaze:

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 ups confectioners sugar 

Instructions

  • Lightly flour a wooden cutting board
  • Roll out the pizza dough to 1/4 inch thick
  • In a small bowl combine softened butter, maple extract, brown sugar, cane sugar, and cinnamon
  • Brush the dough with the buttery cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Tightly roll the dough into a log, making sure the seam is on the bottom.
  • Take a pair of kitchen shears and cut a slit every 1” down the length of the dough.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375° for five minutes
  • Take each section of the dough and gently pull to rest on the alternating left and right side of the log. Then, form the log into a circle and tuck the end pieces inside of each other to seal.
  • Place the cinnamon roll into the air fryer and cook for 8 minutes.
  • While the dough is cooking, prepare the frosting. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl and mix well using a hand mixer or whisk.
  • Serve warm with frosting drizzled over the rolls and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 163IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.4mg