From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
From the Cook
1/9
Instructions
1
Place milk in a microwave safe container and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Pour warm milk into a mixing bowl and add yeast.
2
Add sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until completely combined.
3
Stir in flour and salt until dough begins to form.
4
Using a stand mixer, attach dough hook and mix on medium until dough forms into a ball and not sticking to the mixing bowl. Add some flour if too sticky. If using hands to knead, knead the dough for 10 minutes on a floured surface until dough is no longer sticky.
5
Place the dough ball in a well-oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel. Place bowl on the counter for an hour and a half to allow for the dough to double in size.
6
Place the dough on a floured surface and flatten with a rolling pin until the dough is roughly a square foot of surface. (12”x12”)
7
Rub room temperature butter to cover the dough leave a slight margin around the dough.
8
Sprinkle and combine the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture to complete the filling.
9
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into inch and a half wide strips.
10
Roll the strips into themselves until all are rolled into a wheel. Place dough wheel into spring mold pan that fits the air fryer basket. Cover pan with cloth and allow dough to sit for 15 minutes.
11
Cook in air fryer for 20 minutes on 350 degrees.
12
Remove cinnamon roll from air fryer and allow to cool.
13
In a mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter until frosting is combine completely.
14
Top the cinnamon roll with the frosting and enjoy!
My Calorie Intake
Review & Earn
Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus
Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!
My Notes
Your kitchen notebook is waiting.
Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.
Tips & Tricks (5)
- Proof Dough at Room Temperature 🌡️Allow your yeast dough to rise in a warm, draft-free spot (75-80°F) for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size, ensuring light and fluffy rolls with optimal texture.
- Chill Rolls Before Air Frying ❄️Refrigerate assembled rolls for at least 30 minutes before air frying to prevent them from over-rising and help them maintain their spiral shape while cooking.
- Master the Cinnamon Sugar Ratio 🤎Use a 3:1 ratio of light brown sugar to ground cinnamon (about 1 cup sugar to ⅓ cup cinnamon) and brush the dough generously with melted butter first so the filling adheres perfectly.
- Achieve Golden Perfection at 350°F 🎯Air fry at exactly 350°F for 12-14 minutes, checking at the 10-minute mark—the air fryer's circulating heat browns them evenly without drying out the inside.
- Frost While Still Warm ✨Apply cream cheese frosting within 2-3 minutes of removing rolls from the air fryer while they're still warm, allowing it to melt into a luscious glaze that sets as they cool.
Recipe Facts
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
More Recipes by It is a Keeper
Check out more It is a Keeper content!Browse It is a Keeper recipes!
No Recipes Available
EXPLORE
Looking for more?
Use our smart searchtool, explore by category, or browse your customized food feed.