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    Cinnamon Roll Dippers in the Air Fryer

    Published: Jun 16, 2021 · Modified: Nov 4, 2024 by Vittoria

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    Are you looking for a new, fun breakfast idea? I have something for you, cinnamon roll dippers. Imagine a cinnamon roll but as a stick. With every bite, you can choose to dip in frosting or maple syrup.

    one cinnamon roll dipper dipped in the frosting

    Easy breakfast in the air fryer

    Breakfast time can be a challenge for many. Don’t want to eat, not hungry for this or that,… I am constantly searching for better, different ways to present food. Yes, trust me I would love to have homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch on a Wednesday morning. However, not always a solution. These air fryer cinnamon roll dippers have given me an opportunity to change how I present food to my family. This recipe is no different. Simple, quick, and loved by everyone, it will keep mess to a minimum and can even be packed for lunches.

    Air fryer cinnamon roll dippers on a plate with one cut in half on top

    How to make Air Fryer Cinnamon Dippers.

    Ingredients
    • 1 can of Pillsbury classic Cinnamon rolls
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
    • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
    • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
    on a cutting board, raw dough cut in 5 pieces lengthwise
    Directions
    1. In a mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside
    2. Open your can of cinnamon rolls and separate all 8 rolls.
    3. Cut each roll into five equal pieces.
    4. Coat each piece in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
    5. Bake in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until golden.
    6. Make the frosting while it is cooking by mixing heavy cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until all combined.
    7. Serve and Enjoy!

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    A golden crisp Pillsbury cinnamon stick fresh from the air fryer being dipped in maple syrup.

    Cinnamon roll dippers in the air fryer

    Vittoria
    Have a sweet breakfast treat done before your coffee can be brewed and it is easy enough that the kids can make it too. The Kitchen Bucket List shares our two-ingredient frosting dip or go with maple syrup.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 40 sticks

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
    • Open the can of cinnamon rolls and separate all 8 rolls.
    • Cut each roll into five equal pieces.
    • Coat each piece in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
    • Place the individual cut Pillsbury cinnamon sticks in the air fryer basket leaving some space between them to let the hot air circulate.
    • Bake in the air fryer at 350℉ for 5 minutes or until golden
    • While they are baking, in a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and heavy cream until combined to make dipping frosting.
    • Serve and Enjoy!
    Keyword cinnamon roll air fryer, cinnamon roll dippers in the air fryer, Pillsbury cinnamon stick, Pillsbury cinnamon sticks

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    1. Jess says

      May 05, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      Love the idea of packing these in lunches! Genius!

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