Easy Air Fryer Cinnamon Bites Recipe
Quick, golden-brown Air Fryer Cinnamon Bites tossed in buttery cinnamon sugar—ready in under 30 minutes for an irresistible snack or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups 250 g all‑purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted and cooled
- ¾ cup 180 ml milk (dairy or non‑dairy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted (for tossing)
- ⅓ cup 65 g granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for coating
- Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup 120 g powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well; pour in melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir until just combined.
- Knead Lightly: Turn onto floured surface; knead 4–5 times. Pat into a ½‑inch thick rectangle.
- Cut Bites: Slice into 1‑inch squares.
- Preheat & Arrange: Preheat air fryer to 350 °F (175 °C). Line basket with parchment. Place bites in a single layer.
- Air Fry: Cook at 350 °F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are golden.
- Coat in Butter: Transfer warm bites to a bowl, drizzle with melted butter, and toss gently.
- Sugar Coat: Toss in cinnamon‑sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Optional Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tbsp milk until smooth; thin with extra milk if needed. Drizzle over bites or serve on the side.
Notes
- Uniform Size: Cut evenly for consistent cooking.
- Avoid Crowding: Air must circulate—cook in batches if needed.
- Re‑crisping: Store cooled bites in an airtight container; reheat at 300 °F for 3 minutes to refresh.
- Freezer‑Friendly: Flash‑freeze uncoated bites, then bag for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen and coat fresh.
- Variations: Use gluten‑free flour blend; add chai spices; swap maple syrup for glaze liquid; press in apple cubes before air frying.