Air-Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Air-Fryer Cinnamon Rolls Tips

Do you need to preheat the air fryer before cooking cinnamon rolls?

Much like an oven, air fryers need to preheat before you add the food. This ensures that your dishes start to cook right away. Because air fryers are fairly small, they typically take only a few minutes to reach the targeted temperature. Check your manufacturers guide for the correct timings. For more air-fryer know-how, check out our air-fryer cooking tips—and here are common air-fryer cook times.

Can you reheat cinnamon rolls in the air fryer?

You can certainly reheat these cinnamon rolls in the air fryer. If you know you’re going to eat them later, withhold the glaze until they’re hot. Reheat at the same temperature for 4-6 minutes or until warm.

What other kinds of glaze can you make for air-fryer cinnamon rolls?

This recipe calls for a quick confectioners' sugar and orange juice mix, but an easy cream cheese frosting will amp up the flavor. You can also switch it up with one of our favorite homemade frosting recipes—try peanut butter or cinnamon for a fun breakfast treat!

—Maggie Knoebel, Taste of Home Associate Recipe Editor/Tester

Air Fryer Cook Times

In our testing, we find cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers. As a result, we give wider than normal ranges on suggested cook times. Begin checking at the first time listed and adjust as needed.