Description
Easy Air Fryer Monkey Bread is a quick and delicious pull-apart treat made from biscuit dough tossed in cinnamon sugar, layered with a buttery brown sugar glaze, and air fried until golden and gooey. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dessert, it offers a faster cooking time than traditional oven baking with a wonderfully soft and sticky texture.
Ingredients
Monkey Bread
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the biscuit dough: Cut the biscuit dough into quarters to create smaller bite-sized pieces that will easily cook and become tender inside the monkey bread.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: In a bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon, ensuring an even spice blend to coat the biscuits.
- Coat biscuit pieces: Toss the quartered biscuit pieces thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they are well-coated for that classic sweet-spiced flavor.
- Create butter glaze: In a separate bowl, stir together the melted unsalted butter and brown sugar until fully combined to make a rich, caramel-like sauce.
- Prepare the air fryer pan: Lightly grease an air fryer-safe pan that fits comfortably inside your air fryer basket to prevent sticking and facilitate even cooking.
- Assemble monkey bread: Layer the cinnamon sugar-coated biscuit pieces into the greased pan. If desired, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts between the layers for added texture and flavor.
- Pour butter mixture: Evenly pour the brown sugar and butter mixture over the layered biscuits, ensuring the biscuits will soak up the glaze while cooking.
- Air fry: Place the prepared pan inside the air fryer basket and cook at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are cooked through, golden on top, and the glaze is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the monkey bread to rest for 5 minutes after cooking. Then, carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate. Serve warm for optimal gooeyness and flavor.
Notes
- Cover loosely with foil during cooking if the top begins to brown too quickly to prevent burning.
- Check the center of the monkey bread to ensure the biscuit dough is fully cooked through before removing from the air fryer.
- For extra sweetness, serve with a vanilla glaze or icing drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
