Breakfast

Sticky Cinnamon Buns in Air Fryer

Quick and sticky cinnamon buns cooked in the air fryer, perfect for an indulgent breakfast.

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Time20 min
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Temperatură173°C
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DifficultyMedium
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Yield4
Sticky Cinnamon Buns in Air Fryer
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Steps

  1. 01

    Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in a bowl.

  2. 02

    Place a trivet in the air fryer basket and set a greased 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan on it.

  3. 03

    Pour the brown sugar mixture into the pan. Sprinkle nuts and raisins on top.

  4. 04

    Unroll the crescent dough without stretching. Place on a cutting board and cut in half, then into halves again to get 8 equal pieces.

  5. 05

    Mix white sugar with cinnamon. Dip the ends of each dough piece into the mixture.

  6. 06

    Place pieces in the pan, sugar-cinnamon side up.

  7. 07

    Cook at 345°F (173°C) on air crisp/air fryer mode for 5 minutes.

  8. 08

    Open and flip each piece sugar-side down.

  9. 09

    Cook for another 4 minutes (or 5 for crispier) at the same temperature.

  10. 10

    Remove pan immediately, place buns on a plate, and pour remaining sauce from pan over them. Serve warm!

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Recipe story

Sticky cinnamon buns originated in the royal kitchens of 17th-century Sweden, where oriental spices like cinnamon symbolized wealth and refinement. Court bakers served them at banquets alongside aromatic teas, and the sticky caramel was later added by German bakers in the 19th century. The recipe was brought to America by Swedish immigrants and quickly became a popular dessert. Today, sticky buns are enjoyed worldwide, including this quick air fryer version.

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Ingredient Secrets

Discover the culinary secrets and flavor history of key ingredients in this dish.

Cinnamon
✨ Secret Culinar

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.