Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists (Printable)

Flaky twists with cinnamon sugar, baked perfectly in minutes using an air fryer for a quick, sweet start.

# What You 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 - 1–2 tbsp milk
07 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll dough on a lightly floured surface and press to seal seams.
03 - Brush melted butter evenly over entire dough surface.
04 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle mixture uniformly over buttered dough.
05 - Fold dough lengthwise in half and gently press to seal.
06 - Cut dough into 8 strips; twist each strip several times and pinch ends to secure.
07 - Arrange twists in air fryer basket with spacing to prevent sticking; cook in batches if needed.
08 - Cook twists for 7 to 8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
09 - Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth while twists cool slightly.
10 - Drizzle glaze over warm twists and serve promptly.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The air fryer gives you bakery style results without turning on your oven and heating up the entire kitchen
  • These twists come together in under 20 minutes which means theyre perfect for unexpected weekend visitors or weekday treats
  • The dough stays incredibly flaky while the cinnamon sugar filling gets perfectly caramelized in all the right spots
02 -
  • Work in batches if your air fryer basket is small because overcrowding will make the twists steam instead of crisp up properly
  • The glaze sets quickly so drizzle it right after whisking otherwise you will end up with thick clumps instead of a smooth coating
03 -
  • Seal the twisted ends firmly by pinching them between your fingers otherwise they will unravel while air frying
  • Rotate the basket halfway through cooking if your air fryer has a hot spot for more even browning
  • Warm the glaze in the microwave for ten seconds if it thickens too much while youre working
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