Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls for Two

2 h 25 min

There's nothing like good old-fashioned cinnamon rolls for breakfast! But if you're cooking for you or for two, a batch of 12-14 cinnamon rolls may not be ideal. Enter cinnamon rolls for two! A perfectly portioned recipe that serves two, generously and cooks right in the air fryer!

2 h 25 min2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cupmilkAmount1/3 cupIngredientmilk, warmed to 110 degrees, warmed to 110 degrees
  • 1 tspactive dry yeastAmount1 tspIngredientactive dry yeast
  • 1 tbspsugarAmount1 tbspIngredientsugar
  • 2 tbspbutterAmount2 tbspIngredientbutter, softened, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1large eggAmount1Ingredientlarge egg yolk yolk
  • 1/4 tspsaltAmount1/4 tspIngredientsalt
  • 1 cupflourAmount1 cupIngredientflour, plus more for kneading, plus more for kneading
  • 1/3 cuppacked brown sugarAmount1/3 cupIngredientpacked brown sugar
  • 1 tspcinnamonAmount1 tspIngredientcinnamon
  • 3 tbspbutterAmount2 tbspIngredientbutter, softened, softened
  • 3 ozcream cheeseAmount3 ozIngredientcream cheese
  • 2 tbspbutterAmount2 tbspIngredientbutter, softened, softened
  • 1/3 cuppowdered sugarAmount1/3 cupIngredientpowdered sugar
  • 1/4 tspvanilla extractAmount1/4 tspIngredientvanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, add the warmed milk, yeast, and sugar. Set aside until foamy then whisk in the melted butterAmount2 tbspIngredientbutter, softened, egg yolk, and salt. Add the flour and stir to combine. Transfer the dough onto a floured work surface and knead until no longer sticky, about 10-15 times.

  2. 2

    In a lightly-greased medium bowl, transfer the dough and cover. Set aside and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugarAmount1/3 cupIngredientpacked brown sugar and cinnamon.

  3. 3

    Once risen, transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Using a rolling pin, shape and roll into a 6x10-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter over the surface and sprinkle with the cinnamonAmount1 tspIngredientcinnamon-sugar mixture. Starting at the short end, roll the dough up into a log and cut into six. Place into a greased 6-inch baking dish, cover, and allow to rise until doubled in size.

  4. 4

    Preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees F. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 5 minutes or until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugarAmount1/3 cupIngredientpowdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread the frosting over the rolls and serve warm.

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