Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Quick and fluffy cinnamon rolls cooked in the air fryer.
Steps
- 1
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- 2
Mix sugar with cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the pastry.
- 3
Roll the pastry tightly into a log and cut into slices about 2 cm thick.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Place the rolls in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them.
- 6
Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden and fluffy.
Shopping list
400g puff pastry, 180g granulated sugar, 20g ground cinnamon
Recipe story
Cinnamon rolls, known as 'kanelbullar' in Sweden, originated in the 17th century when exotic spices like cinnamon began to be used in European royal kitchens. Traditionally, they were baked carefully in the wood-fired ovens of Scandinavian monasteries. Today, they are a symbol of culinary comfort worldwide.
Ingredient Secrets
Cinnamon
In ancient Rome, cinnamon was more precious than gold, used in sacred rituals and royal perfumes. Legends told of fabulous birds called cinnamologus that built their nests from cinnamon sticks on inaccessible cliff tops. The cinnamon trade was long shrouded in mystery, with Arab merchants inventing fantastic stories to protect their sources.
