Air fryer cinnamon roll bites transform store-bought refrigerated cinnamon rolls into crunchy, golden, kid-friendly bites served with a creamy orange-flavored dip. This quick air fryer cinnamon roll bites recipe is perfect for weeknight treats, party snacks, or easy weekend breakfasts.
Prep Time: 10 mins • Cook Time: 5 mins • Total Time: 15 mins • Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (12.4 oz) can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 rolls) — icing reserved
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- icing from the cinnamon roll package (reserved)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat air fryer to 325°F (165°C) per manufacturer instructions. Combine ¼ cup sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon in a resealable bag.
Step 2
Remove 8 cinnamon rolls from the can and set the included icing aside. Cut each roll into 4 equal pieces for 32 bites.
Step 3
Line the air fryer basket with parchment (or lightly spray). Place bites in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Air fry 3 minutes, flip with tongs, then air fry another 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
Step 4
While bites cook, make the orange dip: beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, reserved packaged icing, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tbsp orange juice until smooth and dippable (~1 minute).
Step 5
Toss warm bites in the cinnamon-sugar bag to coat. Serve immediately with orange cream dip on the side.
Cook’s Note
If you don’t have an air fryer, bake bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 375°F (190°C) for ~10 minutes until golden (no flipping needed). Dip can be warmed 6–8 seconds in the microwave for a looser texture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving — includes full dip)
Calories 281 • Total Fat 11g • Saturated Fat 5g • Cholesterol 14mg • Sodium 397mg • Total Carbohydrate 45g • Dietary Fiber 1g • Total Sugars 29g • Protein 3g