Tortilla Cinnamon Rolls (Easy 10-Minute Air Fryer Recipe)

Forget ordering takeout: these tortilla cinnamon rolls are the 10-minute hack everyone is obsessed with right now. A soft flour tortilla is spread with cream cheese, covered in cinnamon sugar, rolled tight and air fried until golden and crackling crisp. Add a quick glaze, cut the roll in half and you get gooey swirled layers inside a crunchy shell.

why make this recipe

You get the flavor of a cinnamon roll with no yeast, no dough and no waiting.

• Ready in about 10 minutes: a few minutes of prep and 5 to 7 minutes in the air fryer.
• Only 4 main ingredients: tortillas, cream cheese, cinnamon sugar and butter or cooking spray.
• Crispy and gooey: a crunchy outside with soft, creamy swirls inside.
• Easy to scale: make one roll for yourself or a batch for a crowd.

how to make tortilla cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

For the rolls

• 2 soft flour tortillas (fajita size works perfectly)
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Cooking spray or a little melted butter, for a golden crunch

For the simple glaze

• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon milk or water

Directions

1. The spread: Lay a flour tortilla completely flat and spread a thin, even layer of the softened cream cheese over it, leaving a tiny border at the edges.
2. The sweetness: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cream cheese. Don’t be shy with it.
3. The roll: Roll the tortilla up as tightly as you can into a log, so the gooey swirled layers stay intact.
4. The crisp: Brush the outside of the roll lightly with melted butter or coat it with cooking spray. Place it in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F (190°C) for about 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
5. The finish: While the roll is still hot, whisk the powdered sugar and milk together and drizzle the glaze over the top so it melts into the crust.
6. Serve: Cut the roll in half to show the gooey swirls.

how to serve tortilla cinnamon rolls

Serve them hot, right after glazing, so the crust is still crunchy. They’re good with a cup of coffee, a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a crowd, cut each roll into pinwheels and stack them on a plate.

how to store tortilla cinnamon rolls

These are best eaten fresh, since the crust softens as it sits. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and re-crisp them in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes. Add fresh glaze after reheating.

tips to make tortilla cinnamon rolls

• Warm the tortilla for a few seconds in the microwave so it rolls without cracking.
• Use softened cream cheese so it spreads without tearing the tortilla.
• Roll as tightly as you can, and place the roll seam side down in the basket so it doesn’t unroll.
• Don’t overcrowd the basket, and check at 5 minutes since air fryers vary.
• Glaze while the rolls are hot so it melts into the crust.

variation

• Brown sugar: use brown sugar in place of granulated sugar in the cinnamon mixture for a deeper flavor.
• Cream cheese glaze: whisk a little softened cream cheese into the glaze.
• Apple: add thin slices of cooked apple on top of the cinnamon sugar before rolling.
• Pinwheel bites: slice the rolled tortilla into rounds before air frying and cook for a few minutes less.
• Oven method: bake at 375°F on a parchment-lined sheet for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.

FAQs

Can I make tortilla cinnamon rolls without an air fryer?
Yes. Bake them on a parchment-lined sheet at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until golden.

What size tortillas work best?
Soft fajita-size flour tortillas roll up easily and cook evenly.

Can I use corn tortillas?
Flour tortillas are best here. Corn tortillas crack when rolled.

Why did my roll unroll in the air fryer?
It may not have been rolled tightly enough. Roll firmly and place it seam side down.

Can I make them ahead of time?
You can fill and roll them up to a few hours ahead and refrigerate them. Air fry just before serving for the crispiest crust.

Do I need to glaze them?
No, but the glaze adds the classic cinnamon roll finish. A dusting of cinnamon sugar also works.

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Tortilla Cinnamon Rolls

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• Author: Martha
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 7 minutes
• Total Time: 12 minutes
• Yield: 2 rolls
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Air frying
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the rolls

2 soft flour tortillas (fajita size works perfectly)

3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened to room temperature

2 tablespoons granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking spray or a little melted butter, for a golden crunch

For the simple glaze

¼ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon milk or water

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Instructions

Lay a flour tortilla flat and spread a thin, even layer of softened cream cheese over it, leaving a tiny border at the edges.

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture generously over the cream cheese.

Roll the tortilla up as tightly as you can into a log.

Brush the outside lightly with melted butter or coat with cooking spray. Place in the air fryer basket and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

While the roll is still hot, whisk the powdered sugar and milk together and drizzle the glaze over the top.

Cut in half to reveal the gooey swirls and serve.

Notes

Tip: Warm the tortilla for a few seconds so it rolls without cracking, and place the roll seam side down in the basket.

Storage: Best eaten fresh. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and re-crisp in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes.

Oven option: Bake at 375°F on a parchment-lined sheet for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.

Contains wheat, dairy and gluten.