Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists (Printable Version)

Flaky cinnamon twists with a sweet cinnamon sugar filling and glaze, baked quickly for a warm start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough

→ Filling

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Glaze

05 - 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
06 - 1 to 2 tbsp milk
07 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll dough onto a lightly floured surface and press to seal any seams.
03 - Brush the entire surface evenly with melted butter.
04 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle mixture uniformly over buttered dough.
05 - Fold dough lengthwise in half and gently press to seal edges.
06 - Slice dough into 8 strips, twist each multiple times, and pinch ends to seal.
07 - Place twists in air fryer basket with space between each to prevent sticking; work in batches if necessary.
08 - Cook twists at 350°F (175°C) for 7 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
09 - While twists cool slightly, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10 - Drizzle glaze over warm twists and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre ready in less time than it takes to brew a second pot of coffee, perfect for lazy mornings or surprise guests.
  • The air fryer gives you that bakery crisp without heating up the whole kitchen or waiting on an oven.
  • You get all the cinnamon roll flavor with half the effort and none of the kneading or rising drama.
02 -
  • If you skip preheating the air fryer, the bottoms can turn pale and doughy instead of crisp and golden.
  • Twisting the strips too tightly makes them hard to pinch at the ends, and they can unravel as they puff up in the heat.
  • Glazing while the twists are still warm lets the icing soak in a little, but if you wait too long it just sits on top like a shell.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar for a warm, unexpected depth that makes people ask whats different.
  • Brush the twists with a little extra melted butter right after they come out of the air fryer for an even richer, glossier finish.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, check the twists at six minutes to avoid burning the tips—every machine has its own personality.
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