Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists

Quick and easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Twists with flaky layers, a sweet cinnamon sugar coating, and no deep frying — ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Bakery-Style

Keyword: Air fryer cinnamon sugar, Air fryer cinnamon twists healthy, Cinnamon sugar twists, How to make cinnamon twists

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 9

Chill Time (this is the 10-minute freezer trick for maximum flakiness): 10

Total Time: 29

Servings: twists

Calories: 180kcal

Cost: $5

Equipment

Air fryer (5-6 quart basket style)
Parchment paper (optional)
Pizza cutter or sharp knife
Pastry Brush
Cooling rack

Ingredients

1 package puff pastry thawed or use crescent roll dough as an alternative
3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon salt enhances sweet flavors
1 teaspoon vanilla extract mixed into the melted butter

Optional Glaze

0.5 cup powdered sugar for glaze
1-2 tablespoons milk adjust based on desired glaze thickness
0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze flavor

Instructions

Thaw puff pastry, prepare melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture. Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
Roll out pastry, brush with butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, fold, slice into strips, twist.
Arrange twists in air fryer basket with space, cook for 5-6 minutes, flip, brush with butter, sprinkle more sugar, cook 3-4 more minutes.
Cool on a wire rack, optionally drizzle glaze after cooling slightly.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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