Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Twists: The Ultimate Flaky 15-Minute Dessert Recipe
Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Twists are a quick and delicious flaky dessert made from puff pastry, brushed with butter, coated in a cinnamon sugar mixture, twisted into elegant shapes, and air fried to golden perfection. This treat combines the perfect balance of crispy texture and sweet cinnamon flavor in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet (225g) Puff Pastry (Thawed but cold)
- 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted Butter (Melted)
- 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated White Sugar (For crunch)
- 1 tbsp (8g) Ground Cinnamon (Dark variety preferred)
- 1 pinch Sea Salt (To balance sweetness)
Instructions
- Thaw and Prep: Thaw puff pastry for about 20 minutes until it becomes pliable but cold enough to work with. Roll it gently on a floured surface into a rectangular shape.
- Apply Butter: Brush the entire surface of the puff pastry evenly with melted unsalted butter to help the sugar mixture stick and promote a beautiful golden browning during cooking.
- Sugar Dusting: In a small bowl, mix granulated white sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Sprinkle approximately three-quarters of this cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Cut and Twist: Cut the coated dough into 1-inch wide strips. Fold each strip in half and twist tightly several times, then pinch the strip ends to lock the twists in shape.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for optimal cooking results.
- Air Fry: Place the twisted strips into the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap, and air fry them for 8 to 10 minutes or until puffed, golden-brown, and with caramelized edges.
- Final Coating: Immediately after air frying, roll the hot cinnamon twists in the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture to add a glossy, heavily coated finish. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is cold but pliable to prevent tearing while twisting.
- Use dark cinnamon variety for a richer flavor.
- Preheating the air fryer ensures even cooking and crispiness.
- The cinnamon sugar coating added after air frying gives an extra crunch and sweetness layer.
- Serve immediately for the flakiest texture, though they can be reheated briefly in the air fryer.
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