These air fryer cinnamon roll bites are the ultimate sweet and simple breakfast treats to enjoy with your family any day of the week! Cinnamon roll bites cook up delightfully golden and tender in the air fryer in a matter of minutes. Serve them with a vanilla cream cheese icing dip for an unbeatable treat that everyone will love!
Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
These air fryer cinnamon roll bites are perfect for when you need to make breakfast in a hurry! All you have to do is some light prep work, then place them in the air fryer to let it do the rest.
Each cinnamon roll in the tube are sliced into 4 bites and cooked in the air fryer in just a few minutes. Then they are coated with cinnamon sugar and dipped into homemade vanilla icing! Yum!
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🥘 Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites Ingredients
All you need is a tube of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and a few simple ingredients to make this recipe! Use the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls in the dipping icing for an extra sweet flavor!
Cinnamon Roll Bites
- Cinnamon Rolls - 1 can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (refrigerated, 1 can is equal to 12.4 ounces, or 8-count).
- Granulated Sugar - ⅓ cup of granulated sugar.
- Ground Cinnamon - ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Dipping Icing
- Cream Cheese - 4 ounces of cream cheese (softened, half of an 8-ounce package).
- Butter - 1 tablespoon of butter (softened, at room temperature).
- Confectioners' Sugar - 1 cup of Confectioners' sugar (also called powdered sugar).
- Milk - 2 teaspoons of milk (2-3 teaspoons may be used).
- Vanilla Extract - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- +Packaged Icing - Make sure to reserve this from your refrigerated canister of cinnamon rolls.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
This ultimate breakfast treat is incredibly easy to prepare and ready to serve in minutes! To get started, take out a small mixing bowl, some parchment paper, an air fryer (basket style), silicone kitchen tongs, and a hand mixer.
This cinnamon roll bites recipe will yield 8 servings. There is plenty for the whole family to enjoy!
Air Fry The Cinnamon Roll Bites
- Prep air fryer. Take out your parchment paper and cut it into 2 8-inch round pieces to line the bottom of your air fryer basket.
- Prep rolls. Open the 1 can of cinnamon rolls and split the dough into 8 individual rolls. Set the icing aside. Use a sharp knife to slice each roll into 4 pieces. Put 16 pieces in the bottom of the air fryer basket at a time.
- Cook. Set your air fryer to 325°F (160°C) and cook the cinnamon roll pieces for 3 minutes. Take your silicone tong and flip over each piece, then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until they reach a golden brown color. Remove the cinnamon roll bites from the air fryer and repeat with the last 16 pieces.
Mix Cinnamon Sugar & Coat The Bites
- Mix. In a large resealable Ziploc storage bag or a shallow bowl, mix the ⅓ cup of granulated sugar and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon together.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar. Place your warm cinnamon roll bites into the bag, seal it, then shake to coat them with the sugar mixture. If using a bowl, simply roll the air-fried cinnamon roll bites until well coated. Serve immediately with dipping icing.
Make The Dipping Icing
- Beat. In a small mixing bowl, use a hand mixer at medium speed to blend the 4 ounces of cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of butter together until you reach a smooth consistency.
- Mix. Add in the 1 cup of Confectioners' sugar, 2 teaspoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and the original icing from the cinnamon rolls. Set aside for dipping cinnamon rolls bites.
For a more balanced meal, you could serve cinnamon roll bites with savory breakfast food. I love making microwave eggs and air fryer sausage patties to go with them. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- 1 can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing is equal to a 12.4 oz, or 8-count package. If using the Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls (a 5-count package), cut your cinnamon rolls into 6 pieces rather than 4.
- Heat the included icing in a short 15-second increment in your microwave to make it easier to pour into the icing mixture.
- 4 ounces of cream cheese is the equivalent of a ½ 8-ounce standard package.
- You do not have to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. A preheated air fryer could overcook the cinnamon roll bites.
🥡 Storing
You may store any leftover bites in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
To freeze your cinnamon rolls bites and prepare them ahead of time, you may still cut the 8 rolls into 4 pieces. Place your cinnamon bites into a freezer-safe storage bag and freeze raw before you air fry them. Once you are ready to serve, take the storage bag out of the freezer and let the bites thaw in the fridge. Continue with cooking and dusting them with sugar afterward.
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❓ FAQ
Absolutely! If you want to make homemade cinnamon rolls in place of store-bought, you totally can! When your cinnamon roll dough is shaped and ready to cook, simply slice each roll into 4 pieces just like the instructions above.
Yes! If you have a tube of cinnamon rolls in the freezer, you may use it for this recipe. Take out the tube from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator to thaw overnight. The cinnamon rolls should thaw in 6 hours.
If your cinnamon roll bites turn out dry and hard, you have overcooked them. Every air fryer is different, but make sure to skip any preheating, cook at 325°F (160°C) for 3 minutes, turn them over, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Bites
- 1 can Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (refrigerated, 1 can is equal to 12.4 oz, or 8-count)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dipping Icing
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened, half of an 8-ounce package)
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened, at room temperature)
- 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoon milk (2-3 teaspoons may be used)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- vanilla icing (from the cinnamon rolls)
Instructions
Cinnamon Roll Bites
- Take out your parchment paper and cut 2 8-inch round pieces to line the bottom of your air fryer basket.
- Open the can of cinnamon rolls and separate the dough into 8 rolls. Set the icing aside. Use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 4 pieces. Place 16 pieces in the bottom of the air fryer at a time.1 can Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing
- Set your air fryer to 325°F (160°C) and cook the cinnamon roll pieces for 3 minutes. Take your silicone tong and flip over each piece, then cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the cinnamon roll bites from the air fryer and repeat with the last 16 pieces.
- In a large resealable Ziploc storage bag or a shallow bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together. Place your warm cinnamon roll bites into the bag, seal it, then shake to coat them with the sugar mixture. If using a bowl, simply roll the air fried cinnamon roll bites until well coated. Serve immediately with dipping icing.⅓ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dipping Icing
- In a small mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to blend the cream cheese and butter together until you reach a smooth consistency.4 oz cream cheese, 1 tablespoon butter
- Add in the Confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and original icing from the cinnamon rolls. Set aside for dipping cinnamon rolls bites.2 teaspoon milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, vanilla icing, 1 cup Confectioners' sugar
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Notes
- 1 can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing is equal to a 12.4 oz, or 8-count package. If using the Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls (a 5-count package), cut your cinnamon rolls into 6 pieces rather than 4.
- 4 ounces of cream cheese is the equivalent to ½ of an 8-ounce standard package.
- Heat the included icing in a short 15-second increment in your microwave to make it easier to pour into the icing mixture.
- You do not have to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. A preheated air fryer could overcook the cinnamon roll bites.
- To store: You may store any leftover bites in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
- To freeze: To freeze your cinnamon rolls bites and prepare them ahead of time, you may still cut the 8 rolls into 4 pieces. Place your cinnamon bites into a freezer-safe storage bag and freeze raw before you air fry them. Once you are ready to serve, take the storage bag out of the freezer and let the bites thaw in the fridge. Continue with cooking and dusting them with sugar afterward.
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