Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Donuts 

Pillsbury cinnamon rolls are a classic breakfast that's perfect for families. But sometimes, you need to change things up! The next time you crave those sticky, sweet rolls, why not turn them into donuts? With this recipe for air fryer cinnamon roll donuts, you can make a delicious breakfast for your family with just two simple ingredients.

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What Do I Need to Make Cinnamon Roll Donuts?

You'll love how quickly and easily these delicious donuts come together! And with the help of your air fryer, you can prepare them without the need for messy oil. You only need two ingredients to make these sweet treats:

• Canned cinnamon roll dough
• Butter

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How Do I Make Air Fryer Donuts?

Making donuts out of cinnamon roll dough is a quick and easy way to prepare a fun treat for your family. And since these donuts are made in the air fryer, they're ready to eat in minutes. All you have to do is follow these easy steps.

Step One: Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls

After removing your cinnamon roll dough from the package, remove the icing container and set it aside. Then, separate all the rolls from each other. Place each roll between the palms of your hands and press the dough down until it's flat.

Step Two: Make the Donuts

Once your cinnamon roll is flattened, place each roll on a cutting board or other flat surface. Use a small round cooking cutter or the end of a large piping tip to cut the center out of each roll. Set the centerpieces aside. Use your finger to stretch the center of the hole slightly.

Step Three: Air Fry the Donuts

Place three to four rolls in the tray or basket of your air fryer, leaving room between each roll to allow the dough to rise. Brush the top of each donut with butter and place them in the air fryer. Cook at 320 degrees for 6 minutes, until the dough is golden brown.

Step Four: Top with Icing

Immediately after removing the donuts from the air fryer, spread the icing evenly over the warm rolls. Allow the cinnamon roll donuts to cool for around five minutes before eating.

What Type of Cinnamon Rolls Work Best for Cinnamon Roll Donuts?

The good news about this simple recipe is that you can make it with any cinnamon roll dough! The only difference between different brands and varieties of cinnamon rolls is the size of your donuts.

Pillsbury Grands cinnamon rolls will make giant donuts, while regular cinnamon rolls will make smaller donuts. Either way, they'll still taste delicious!

Can I Make Baked Cinnamon Roll Donuts?

Of course! In addition to preparing your donuts in the air fryer, you can bake them in the oven. Prepare the donuts according to the recipe instructions, then arrange them around one inch apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake the cinnamon rolls in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes until the dough is golden brown.

Cinnamon Roll Donut Recipe Ideas

You'll love how quick and easy these cinnamon roll dough donuts are to prepare! And since this air fryer recipe is so simple, it's also easy to customize. Try these recipe ideas to create a delicious breakfast that everyone in your family will love.

• Use more icing. The icing with your cinnamon roll dough will give your donuts a light glaze. But if you like extra icing on your donuts, you can use a can of premade frosting in place of the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls. White icing or cream cheese icing are both great options for decorating the top of your cooked donuts.
• Add some toppings. Give your cinnamon roll donuts even more flavor by adding some toppings. Sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top, garnish with cinnamon and sugar, or add chopped pecans to each donut's top.
• Cook the donut holes. Instead of removing the extra dough you cut from the center of each donut, why not turn them into donut holes? After you cook your donuts, place the dough balls on the air fryer tray and brush each with butter. Cook at 320 for four to five minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

How Do You Store Cinnamon Roll Donuts?

These fun cinnamon roll donuts are so delicious, I'd be surprised if you have any left when breakfast is over! But if you do have a few leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container. The cinnamon rolls can be stored at room temperature for up to four days or in the refrigerator for up to one week.

The leftover donuts can be enjoyed at room temperature. But if you want to warm them up, heat them in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds or in the air fryer at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for around one minute.