Steps
- 01
Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a bowl until smooth.
- 02
Place a rack in the air fryer and set a 20 cm (8 inch) pan sprayed with nonstick spray.
- 03
Pour the brown sugar mixture into the pan, then sprinkle chopped nuts and raisins evenly on top.
- 04
Open the dough can but do not unroll the roll. Cut it in half, then each half again to get 8 equal pieces.
- 05
Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Dip each dough piece in the mixture and place on top of the brown sugar mixture in the pan.
- 06
Close the air fryer lid and set to 173°C (345°F) for 5 minutes.
- 07
Open the air fryer, flip each dough piece, and cook again at 173°C (345°F) for another 4 minutes.
- 08
Remove the pan immediately, place buns on a plate, pour remaining sauce from the pan over them, and serve warm.
Recipe story
Sticky buns originated in Germany, where they were made with yeast dough and a nut-honey filling. German immigrants brought the recipe to the United States in the 19th century, where it became a popular dessert. The version with maple syrup and raisins is a modern adaptation inspired by New England culinary traditions.
Ingredient Secrets
Discover the culinary secrets and flavor history of key ingredients in this dish.
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.
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