Description
Delicious air fryer twists coated in cinnamon sugar served with a tangy cream cheese dip, perfect for breakfast or a cozy brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup warm milk (100–110°F)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- 2–3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for dip)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain yogurt (for dip)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for dip)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for dip)
- Pinch of salt (for dip)
Instructions
- Bloom the yeast by whisking the warm milk with the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5–8 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk the egg into the yeast mixture and add the softened butter and vanilla.
- Mix the flour and salt in a bowl and add the wet ingredients. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled, about 45–60 minutes.
- While the dough rises, mix the cinnamon sugar coating ingredients and prepare the cream cheese dip by beating all dip ingredients until silky and smooth.
- Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, fold, and cut into 1-inch strips, twisting each strip.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Arrange twists in a single layer in the basket and air-fry for 6–9 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Brush with extra melted butter and sprinkle more cinnamon sugar while warm. Serve with cream cheese dip on the side.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brown butter. Adjust sugar in the dip to taste. Serve warm for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist with dip
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
Keywords: air fryer, cinnamon sugar, cream cheese dip, breakfast, brunch, dessert
