Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists (Printable)

Flaky golden twists with cinnamon sugar, ready in minutes using an air fryer for a quick breakfast option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Filling

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

→ Glaze

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll the dough onto a lightly floured surface and press to seal any seams.
03 - Brush the dough evenly with melted butter, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the surface.
04 - Fold the dough in half lengthwise and gently press to seal, then cut into 8 strips.
05 - Twist each strip several times and pinch the ends to secure.
06 - Place the twists in the air fryer basket with space between each to prevent sticking; cook in batches if needed.
07 - Air-fry the twists for 7 to 8 minutes, or until golden and fully cooked.
08 - While the twists cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
09 - Drizzle the glaze over the warm twists and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under 20 minutes from fridge to table with almost zero fuss.
  • The air fryer gives you that bakery-quality crunch without heating up your whole kitchen.
  • It's the kind of breakfast that feels indulgent but requires barely any actual cooking skill.
02 -
  • Don't skip the preheat step—a cold air fryer basket will steam your twists instead of crisping them, and you'll lose that entire texture thing.
  • Spacing matters more than you'd think; crowd them and the bottoms stay pale and chewy instead of turning golden and snappy.
03 -
  • If your dough tears while you're working, just pinch it back together; it will seal during cooking.
  • A kitchen scale makes measuring the sugar and dough easier than eyeballing, which leads to more consistent results every single time.
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