Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists (Printable version)

Flaky golden twists filled with cinnamon sugar, air-fried for a quick and delicious breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Filling

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Glaze

05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface and press to seal any seams.
03 - Brush the entire surface of the dough with melted butter.
04 - Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
05 - Fold dough in half lengthwise and press gently to seal.
06 - Cut into 8 strips; twist each strip several times and pinch the ends to close.
07 - Place twists spaced apart in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
08 - Cook twists in the air fryer for 7 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
09 - While the twists cool slightly, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a smooth glaze.
10 - Drizzle the glaze over the warm twists and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 20 minutes, so you can have fresh pastry without the wait or the mess of traditional baking.
  • The air fryer gives them a golden, crispy exterior with a soft, buttery center that tastes like you spent all morning in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Don't skip preheating the air fryer or the twists will cook unevenly and may turn out doughy in the center.
  • If the dough is cold from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes so it's easier to unroll and twist without tearing.
03 -
  • Work quickly once the dough is unrolled so it doesn't warm up too much and become sticky or hard to handle.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, check the twists a minute early to avoid overbrowning, every model is a little different.
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