Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists
Description
Flaky air fryer cinnamon twists made with puff pastry, butter and cinnamon sugar, finished with an optional vanilla glaze. Ready in 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Twists
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, about 8.6 oz, thawed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
Vanilla glaze (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Stir the sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a small bowl. Stir the vanilla into the melted butter.
- Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 10-inch square.
- Brush the pastry with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Sprinkle with three-quarters of the cinnamon sugar and press it in lightly.
- Fold the pastry in half into a 10 x 5-inch rectangle. Cut into 10 strips, about 1 inch wide.
- Twist each strip 3–4 times and press the ends down. Chill on a plate for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
- Line the basket with perforated parchment. Add the twists in a single layer with space between them, working in batches.
- Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until puffed and deep golden.
- Brush the hot twists with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
- For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Cool the twists 2 minutes, then drizzle.
Equipment
- Air fryer (5–6 quart)
- Perforated parchment paper liners
- Rolling Pin
- Pastry Brush
- Pizza cutter or sharp knife
- Small mixing bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Whisk (for the glaze)
Notes
- Thawing: Thaw the pastry in the fridge overnight, or on the counter for about 40 minutes, until it unfolds without cracking.
- Air fryer runs hot: Cook at 330°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Crescent dough: Use one 8-oz can and air fry 6–8 minutes.
- Oven: Bake at 400°F on a parchment-lined sheet for 12–15 minutes.
- Make ahead: Refrigerate shaped, unbaked twists up to 24 hours.
- Freeze: Freeze unbaked twists up to 1 month; air fry from frozen at 350°F for 11–13 minutes.
- Storage: Airtight at room temperature up to 2 days. Reheat at 300°F for 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 108IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg