Serve these air fryer cinnamon roll nibbles to your family and watch them smile. Kid-sized cinnamon buns are fun to serve. Sliced, air-fried, cinnamon-sugar-dusted refrigerator cinnamon rolls are served with an orange-flavored creamy dip.
– 1 (12.4 ounce) can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (such as Pillsbury™)– 1/4 cup white sugar– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon– 4 ounces cream cheese, softened– 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar– 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel– 1 tablespoon orange juice– icing from the cinnamon roll package
Ingredient
Step 1
Step 1
Preheat an air fryer to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) per manufacturer's instructions. Shake sugar and cinnamon in a big plastic bag.
Direction
Step 2
Step 2
Remove the 8 cinnamon rolls from the can, and set icing aside. Cut each roll into 4 equal pieces for a total of 32 bites.
Step 3
Step 3
Parchment fryer basket. cook the parts in a single layer in the basket for 3 minutes, then turn with tongs and fry for 2–3 more minutes until golden brown. Air fryers vary in brand and size, so cook in batches and observe timing.
Step 4
Step 4
Meanwhile, make the dip. In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioner's sugar, orange zest, juice, and prepared icing. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until dipping consistency, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Step 5
Drop the warm pieces into the sugar-cinnamon mixture, and shake. Transfer to a plate or basket, and serve with the dip.
These can be baked for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) without rotating. Microwave dip for 6 seconds if desired. Use leftover dip or cinnamon sugar on toast, biscuits, or English muffins the next morning.