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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots

These air fryer cinnamon sugar knots couldn’t be easier! Buttery and crunchy puff pastry with sweet sugar and cinnamon make for a perfect treat!

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots on a baking rack.

We all know how great an air fryer is for savory snacks (like my air fryer garlic parmesan wings,) but have you ever tried using your air fryer for a sweet treat?

These air fryer cinnamon sugar knots come together in a snap with store-bought puff pastry, butter, warm cinnamon, and white and brown sugars; the air fryer makes them crispy and crunchy!

This is the perfect recipe for little ones to give a helping hand. They can help twist and tie the dough into knots and roll them into the cinnamon sugar.

You’re going to love how easy it is to whip up a fresh batch of these warm, crispy, sweet air fryer cinnamon sugar knots!

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots ingredients on a table.

Ingredients for air fryer cinnamon sugar knots

  • Puff pastry – This buttery, flaky pastry can be found pre-made in most major grocery stores!
  • Unsalted butter – This will be mixed with the cinnamon to create a yummy spread onto the knots. 
  • Sugars – White sugar will provide sweetness, and brown sugar will add a deep molasses flavor. 
  • Egg – The egg is used to give the knots a golden color and shine.
  • Cinnamon – Cinnamon is a warm spice that pairs perfectly with sugar.
Cinnamon sugar butter in a bowl.
Cinnamon sugar butter spread out on puff pastry.
Puff pastry cinnamon sugar knots twisted on a baking sheet.

Air Fryer FAQ

An air fryer is a tabletop convection oven.
It mimics the outcome of a deep-fat fryer but without oil. Hot hair is moved around via a fan that quickly and crisply cooks the food. The two most common air fryers you’ll see are basket-style (that is what I have) or convection/toaster oven-style. There are pluses to both, but I prefer my basket style.

I prefer the basket-style air fryer as it’s smaller and takes up less room than the toaster oven-style air fryer. My biggest tip regarding air fryers is to pick a style that will work best for your family and the amount of food you will cook. My large basket-style air fryer can cook up to 12 wings, 2-4 servings of french fries, etc., which works well for my household.

The answer to this will depend on your brand. It is ALWAYS best to double-check all brand recommendations by reading your user manual or visiting their website and seeing if they address this question on their site. My air fryer brand is basket style, and the outer and inner baskets are dishwasher safe.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots sitting in the basket of an air fryer.

Make it festive

Instead of using plain white sugar, feel free to make these air fryer cinnamon sugar knots festive for the holidays by using red or green sanding sugar!

Spice it up

Try making these knots with different spices, like pumpkin pie spice blend, apple pie spice blend, or chai spice blend.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots on a wire rack.

Make a dip!

These air-fried cinnamon sugar knots are delicious on their own, but if you’re craving something extra, try dipping them in salted caramel sauce, Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce, or cream cheese frosting!

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knot sitting on a wire rack.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knot pulled apart to show the cinnamon center.

Storage and leftovers

Any leftover air fryer cinnamon sugar knots can be stored in an airtight container and kept at room temperature for up to 2 days. 

Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots in an air fryer basket.

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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Knots

These air fryer cinnamon sugar knots couldn’t be easier! Buttery and crunchy puff pastry with sweet sugar and cinnamon make for a perfect treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9 knots

Ingredients

  • 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Line a large baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface.
  • In a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Spread the cinnamon butter mixture on half of the unrolled pastry sheet. Fold the other half over the half containing the filling.
  • Roll out the pastry sheet into a rectangle of about 1/8 of an inch thickness, pressing the cinnamon butter mixture into the pastry.
  • Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 1-inch wide strips
  • Working gently, twist and tie the strips to make the knots.
  • Place on the prepared baking pan and pop into the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Spray the Air Fryer basket lightly with cooking spray and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar with the remaining teaspoon of cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make the egg wash.
  • Brush pastry knots with egg wash.
  • Transfer pastry knots to the Air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, until puffed up and golden brown.
  • When done, roll pastry knots in cinnamon sugar while still hot to completely coat.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knot | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Air Fryer
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer knots, cinnamon sugar knots, cinnamon sugar puff pastry knots, easy cinnamon sugar knots, easy puff pastry recipes, puff pastry knots, puff pastry recipes
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