Ingredients:
- 1 can (12.4 oz / 350g) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing packet
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp (45ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp (1g) ground nutmeg
- Cooking spray (avocado or coconut oil)
- 2 tbsp (30g) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Prep the dough. Open the refrigerated cinnamon roll dough and separate the individual rolls. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut each roll into 6 equal bite-sized pieces. Note: Keeping the pieces uniform ensures they all cook at the same rate.
- Whisk the custard. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 eggs, 3 tbsp almond milk, 1 tsp vanilla, and 0.5 tsp nutmeg. Whisk until the mixture is pale yellow and completely smooth with no visible yolk streaks.
- Coat the pieces. Add the cinnamon roll pieces into the egg mixture. Gently toss for 15 to 20 seconds. The bites should be evenly coated but not soggy; if they sit too long, they will lose their shape.
- Heat the fryer. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Line the basket with parchment paper and give it a quick spray with avocado or coconut oil. Note: Preheating is essential for that immediate sear on the egg wash.
- Arrange carefully. Place the bites in the basket in a single layer. Ensure they do not touch so the hot air can reach all sides for maximum crunch.
- The first fry. Cook for 4 minutes. You will start to smell the cinnamon and vanilla filling the kitchen.
- The shake. At the 4 minute mark, give the basket a good shake or use tongs to flip the pieces. This prevents them from sticking to the parchment and ensures even browning.
- The final crisp. Air fry for another 3 to 5 minutes (for a total of 7 to 9 minutes). Bake until they have a deep mahogany crust and feel firm when you tap them with a fork.
- Mix the glaze. While the bites finish, grab the icing packet from the dough can. Whisk it with the 2 tbsp Greek yogurt and 0.5 tsp cinnamon. The glaze should be thick but pourable.
- Serve immediately. Remove the bites from the fryer and drizzle the lightened glaze over them while they are still steaming hot.