Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists (Print)

Flaky cinnamon sugar twists cooked in an air fryer, delivering a golden, sweet breakfast treat in minutes.

# Components:

→ Dough

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

→ Filling

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

→ Glaze

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll dough onto a lightly floured surface and press to seal any seams.
03 - Brush entire dough surface with melted butter.
04 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
05 - Fold dough in half lengthwise and gently press to seal.
06 - Cut dough into 8 strips. Twist each strip several times and pinch ends to seal.
07 - Place twists in air fryer basket spaced apart to prevent sticking, working in batches if necessary.
08 - Air-fry twists for 7–8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10 - Drizzle glaze over warm twists and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre ready faster than you can brew a pot of coffee, which means no waiting around hungry on a weekend morning.
  • The air fryer gives you that golden, flaky crust without heating up the whole house or dirtying a baking sheet.
  • You can make them with whatever dough you have on hand, and the glaze is so simple you can whisk it up while theyre still warm.
02 -
  • Dont overload the air fryer basket or the twists will steam instead of crisping, and youll lose that flaky texture.
  • If your dough feels too sticky to twist, dust your hands and the surface with a little extra flour to make handling easier.
  • The glaze thickens as it sits, so if you make it ahead, whisk in a few drops of milk to loosen it up before drizzling.
03 -
  • If you want an even richer flavor, brown the butter in a small pan before brushing it on, it adds a nutty depth that makes people ask what your secret is.
  • For a bakery-style finish, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the glaze while its still wet, the sweet and salty contrast is quietly addictive.
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