Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Twists
Golden, crispy, and sugar-crusted Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists are the ultimate quick snack. Ready in under 30 minutes with a simple cream cheese dip, they’re a healthier, easier alternative to fried pastries.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 13 min
- Total Time: 23 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
12 thawed frozen dinner roll dough balls
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
4 ounces cream cheese
2–3 tablespoons canola oil
For the dip: 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Cut thawed dough balls in half. Roll each half into a 6-inch rope. Twist two ropes together, pinching ends to seal.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Brush twists with oil, then roll in cinnamon-sugar. Let rest 15 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Arrange twists in a single layer. Air fry for 7 minutes, flip, then cook 4-5 more minutes until golden.
- For the dip: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Whisk in vanilla, powdered sugar, and milk until desired consistency is reached. Serve with warm twists.
Notes
- Letting the twists rest is crucial for a soft, airy interior.
- Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes to recrisp.
- The cream cheese dip can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist with dip
- Calories: 175 calories
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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