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Cinnamon Twists

Quick and easy air-fried cinnamon twists made from puff pastry with a cinnamon-sugar coating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Twists
  • 1 sheet puff pastry Good quality and cold
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon Ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg For the egg wash
  • as needed cooking spray Lightly spray for browning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly flour your work surface to prevent sticking.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Roll out the puff pastry into a roughly even rectangle.
  4. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the pastry and press gently.
  6. Cut the pastry into strips about 3/4 to 1 inch wide and twist each strip several times.
  7. Arrange twists in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between each.
  8. Lightly spray the tops of each twist with cooking spray.
  9. Brush with egg wash evenly before cooking.
Cooking
  1. Air fry at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, checking around the 8-minute mark.
  2. Allow to cool on a rack for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Great served warm with coffee, fresh fruit, or ice cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.