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four cinnamon rolls with frosting on a white plate
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls with heavy cream turn a simple can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls into pillowy soft homemade-tasting cinnamon rolls that cook in half the time. As an optional step, slather on even more homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfect cinnamon rolls for an easy breakfast or delicious treat anytime. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 500kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Rolls

  • 1 can Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Cinnamon Rolls

  • Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees. Spray a little oil into an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan that fits your air fryer.
  • Arrange the cinnamon rolls in the pan. Pour ½ cup cream around the rolls.
    Use a foil sling to lower the pan into the air fryer basket. Tuck the ends of the foil down before sliding the basket back in.
  • Air fry the cinnamon rolls for 6 minutes. Remove the pan and flip the rolls over.
    Air fry for 6 more minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the internal temperature reads 190.
    The exact time may vary for your air fryer. Check on them a couple of minutes before the end of the cooking time to make sure they don't overcook.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • While the rolls are cooking, make the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla together until smooth and fluffy.
  • If desired, stir the frosting from the tube of cinnamon rolls into the homemade cream cheese frosting. You can also leave it out and just use the homemade frosting.
    Slather on the cream cheese frosting. Serve warm.

Notes

To Reheat Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls: 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350. Place the cinnamon rolls in an 8 or 9-inch pan that fits your air fryer. Sprinkle one tablespoon of water or cream over the rolls. Spread each roll with a little butter.
  • Cover the pan with foil. Air fry for 3-8* minutes or until the rolls are warm throughout.
  • Room temperature rolls will warm up in about 3-4 minutes. Cold rolls taken right out of the fridge may take up to 8 or more minutes.
Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 46mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg