Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’re dreaming about cinnamon rolls for breakfast but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen preparing them, this a quick, easy solution to satisfy your cinnamon and sugar cravings.
- Quick and easy in the air fryer: No waiting for dough to rise or long baking times. With the help of an air fryer and a tube of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, these breakfast treats are ready in under 30 minutes.
- Perfect for dipping: The maple cream cheese icing is sweet, creamy, and just the right consistency for dunking.
- Approved by kids and adults! They’re fun, familiar, and always a hit—especially with that maple infused frosting on the side.
- Fun to eat and share: Whether you’re serving them at brunch, a party, or as a surprise weekend treat, these bite-sized morsels are sure to disappear fast.
After you preview the recipe card, be sure to look below for ingredient substitutions, recipe and storage tips, and suggestions for pairings and tasty variations!
Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
Refrigerated cinnamon rolls transform in the air fryer into these fun breakfast bites that are dipped in cream cheese frosting for a sweet morning treat.
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Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 12.4 oz. can refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the dipping icing
- 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 325 degrees. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium-sized microwave safe bowl; set aside.
- Separate the dough into 8 rolls. Cut each roll into 4 pieces and roll each piece into a ball. In a medium bowl, toss the dough pieces in the melted butter.
- Add half of the dough balls to the air fryer in a single layer. Cook for three minutes. Turn over with tongs and cook for 2-3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining dough.
- While dough is cooking, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a large, zip-top bag. Add all of the dough pieces to the melted butter and toss to coat. Transfer to the zip-top bag and shake until well coated with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- To make the frosting, beat 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter softened, and 1 cup powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup until icing reaching desired consistency for dipping.
- Serve cinnamon roll bites with cream cheese frosting on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 191mg | Sugar: 30g
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Recipe Tips
- Use kitchen sheers: Snipping the cinnamon rolls into quarters with scissors is much quicker and easier than using a knife.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer: Be sure and leave the dough pieces room to crisp up evenly. Crowding can lead to undercooked centers.
- Toss while warm: Coating the bites in butter and cinnamon sugar while they’re still warm helps everything stick better.
- Be sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature before mixing for a smooth, creamy icing.
Storage and Reheating
Storage
- Cool completely and keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Keep the icing separate: Store the maple cream cheese dip in its own airtight container in the fridge. Give it a quick stir before serving again.
Reheating
- Air fryer: Heat in the air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Microwave: For a softer texture, microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Oven: Reheat at 325°F for about 5 minutes if you’re warming up a larger batch.
- Warm the icing: If the cream cheese dip has firmed up too much in the fridge, warm it in the microwave for 5–10 seconds for easy dipping.
Variations and Fun Twists
- Caramel Drizzle: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the finished bites instead of dipping in cream cheese frosting. Or do both!
- Pumpkin Spice: Mix pumpkin pie spice into the cinnamon sugar and add a pinch to the frosting too.
- Cinnamon Roll Skewers: Thread a few bites onto wooden skewers and drizzle with icing for a cute party treat.
- Cinnamon Roll Nachos: Arrange the bites on a platter and top with cream cheese drizzle, chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
