Make a great dessert with these Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Rolls.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Rolls are a quick, delicious dessert made with a can of crescent rolls and a few pantry staples. Using the air fryer gives them a golden, slightly crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft and tender. They’re perfect for a simple treat or a last-minute sweet option.
This easy recipe transforms store-bought crescent dough into a cinnamon-sugar pastry that’s ready in minutes.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Rolls:
Brush each crescent with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, roll them up, and air fry until golden. These simple steps create a warm, comforting dessert that’s similar in flavor to churros but much easier thanks to the crescent roll base.
Cook time will vary by air fryer model. In a Ninja Air Fryer, they take about 6–8 minutes at 360°F. Start checking at 6 minutes to avoid over-browning, since temperatures and airflow differ between machines.
These crescent rolls should be nicely browned on the outside and soft on the inside when finished. Serve them warm for the best flavor and texture.
Do you need to use foil or oil in the air fryer?
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with a neutral oil spray, like grapeseed oil, to prevent sticking. Foil is optional; if you choose to use it, tuck or fold the edges so air can still circulate freely around the food.
More Air Fryer Crescent Roll Recipes:
The crescent roll technique used here works as a base for many air fryer snacks and desserts. You can adapt these rolls into savory options like pigs in a blanket or other sweet treats using the same quick method.
If you don’t have cinnamon sugar, make a quick mix of equal parts granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. It’s an easy substitute that yields the same tasty topping.
Enjoy these warm crescent rolls as a simple dessert or snack. What’s your favorite thing to make in the air fryer?
Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Crescent Rolls
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Ingredients
- 1 Can Crescent Rolls (8-Count)
- 1/4 Cup Melted Butter
- 1/4 Cup Cinnamon Sugar
- Grapeseed Oil Spray
Instructions
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Unroll the crescent rolls and brush each piece evenly with melted butter.
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Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the buttered dough.
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Roll each crescent from the wide end toward the tip, forming eight rolls.
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Coat the air fryer basket with grapeseed oil spray and place the rolls in a single layer.
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Brush the tops with a bit more melted butter and sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top.
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Air fry at 360°F for 6–8 minutes. Check at 6 minutes and continue until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
To make cinnamon sugar, combine equal parts granulated sugar and ground cinnamon and mix thoroughly.
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