Air Fryer Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

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5 from 3 votes

Air Fryer Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls are easy to make and taste just like the real thing!

Prep Time2 15

Cook Time20

Total Time2 35

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Method: Air Fryer

Servings: Cinnamon Rolls

Calories: 2103kcal

Author: Corinne Schmitt

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
stand mixer with dough hook
Rolling Pin
sharp knife or pizza cutter

Ingredients

For the dough

¾ cup warm whole milk
2 ¼ teaspoons active yeast
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg and 1 egg yolk
¼ cup unsalted butter melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling

2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature

For the cream cheese frosting

4 oz cream cheese room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Place milk in a microwave safe container and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Pour warm milk into a mixing bowl and add yeast.
Add sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until completely combined.
Stir in flour and salt until dough begins to form.
Using a stand mixer, attach dough hook and mix on medium until dough forms into a ball and is 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.
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.
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”)
Rub room temperature butter to cover the dough leaving a slight margin around the dough.
Combine the cinnamon and brown sugar and sprinkle over the butter to complete the filling.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into inch and a half wide strips.
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.
Cook in air fryer for 20 minutes on 350 degrees.
Remove cinnamon roll from air fryer and allow to cool.
In a mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter until frosting is combined completely.
Top the cinnamon roll with the frosting and enjoy!

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