Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 5 g (1tsp) instant yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 extra-large egg
• 1 tbsp softened butter
• 1/4 cup cream (to be poured over the buns before baking)
• 1/3 cup softened butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cream cheese (room temperature )
• 3/4 cups powdered sugar / icing sugar (sifted)
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla paste / vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the milk, sugar and yeast together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Allow to stand for 5 minutes until frothy.

2. 2

   Whisk in the egg then add the flour and salt to the bowl.

3. 3

   Mix until combined.

4. 4

   Add the softened butter.

5. 5

   Knead for 5 minutes until the dough starts coming away from the side of the bowl.

6. 6

   If the dough is too sticky, add 1-2 tbsp flour and knead in.

7. 7

   Transfer the dough to a greased bowl and cover with plastic.

8. 8

   Place in the fridge and allow to rise overnight.

9. 9

   Remove the dough and allow to come to room temperature for 1 hour.

10. 10

    Combine all the ingredients for the filling and set aside.

11. 11

    Roll the dough into a large rectangle approximately ½-1cm thick, on a floured surface.

12. 12

    Spread the cinnamon sugar mix onto the dough then roll tightly into a long roll.

13. 13

    Slice into 5cm/2in thick rolls then place in a greased baking dish.

14. 14

    Allow to rise for 30 minutes.

15. 15

    Preheat the air fryer to 180°C/350°.

16. 16

    Pour the cream over the rolls.

17. 17

    Place the rolls into the air fryer and air fry for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden brown.

18. 18

    To make the icing, whisk together all the ingredients (you can do this step in a food processor too) until smooth and combined.

19. 19

    Remove the rolls from the air fryer, allow to cool for 10-15 minutes then cover with the icing and serve.