Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists (Print)

Flaky twists filled with cinnamon sugar and air-fried for a quick golden breakfast delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Filling

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 g)
04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Glaze

05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
06 - 1 to 2 tbsp milk
07 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Set the air fryer to 350°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll dough onto a lightly floured surface and press to seal seams.
03 - Evenly brush melted butter over the entire dough surface.
04 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
05 - Fold dough lengthwise and gently press to seal. Cut into eight strips.
06 - Twist each strip several times and pinch both ends to secure.
07 - Place twists in the air fryer basket ensuring space between each; cook in batches if needed.
08 - Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until twists are golden and fully cooked.
09 - While twists cool slightly, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
10 - Drizzle glaze over warm twists and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together faster than you can debate whether donuts are an acceptable breakfast choice
  • The air fryer creates this ridiculous crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and pillowy
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
  • Work in batches if your air fryer basket is small because crowding them leads to soggy spots where they touch each other
  • The glaze needs to be slightly warm or room temperature to coat properly, so mix it while the twists are cooking
03 -
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper if you are worried about sugar dripping through and burning on the heating element
  • Let the dough come to room temperature for 10 minutes before working with it for easier handling
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