Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists (Printable Version)

Flaky twists filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a smooth glaze, air-fried to golden perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough or pizza dough

→ Filling

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 g)
04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

→ Glaze

05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60 g)
06 - 1–2 tbsp milk
07 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Unroll the dough on a lightly floured surface and press to seal any seams.
03 - Brush the entire surface of the dough with melted butter.
04 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
05 - Fold the dough in half lengthwise and gently press to seal.
06 - Cut the dough into 8 strips; twist each strip several times and pinch the ends.
07 - Place twists in the air fryer basket, spacing them apart to avoid sticking; cook in batches if needed.
08 - Air-fry the twists for 7 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
09 - While twists cool slightly, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
10 - Drizzle the glaze over warm twists and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Theyre ready in under 20 minutes, which means you can go from craving to eating faster than most delivery options.
  • The air fryer makes them crispy on the outside and soft inside without heating up your whole kitchen.
  • You can twist them as tight or loose as you want, and they still turn out beautiful every time.
02 -
  • Dont skip the parchment or light spray in the basket—these twists can stick if the sugar caramelizes directly on the metal.
  • Let them cool for at least 2 minutes before glazing, or the glaze will just melt and slide off instead of coating them.
03 -
  • If your dough is cold from the fridge, let it sit out for 5 minutes before unrolling—it makes it easier to work with and less likely to tear.
  • Twist each strip at least 3 or 4 times for that classic spiral look, but dont stress if theyre uneven—they still taste amazing.
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