Description
This easy air fryer monkey bread features soft, caramelized bites of biscuit dough coated in cinnamon sugar and butter. Ready in about 25 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious sweet treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert without heating your oven.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the biscuit dough: Cut each biscuit into quarters to create bite-sized pieces for even cooking and easy pulling apart.
- Mix the cinnamon sugar: In a bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon thoroughly to ensure each piece of dough will be coated evenly.
- Coat the dough pieces: Dip each biscuit piece into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated. If using, sprinkle with chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Layer in the pan: Place the coated dough pieces into a greased, air fryer-safe pan in an even layer to allow proper heat circulation.
- Air fry the monkey bread: Set your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and cook the bread for 12 to 15 minutes. Check for a golden-brown color, indicating the sugar has caramelized and the dough is cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Let the monkey bread cool slightly before inverting onto a plate. Serve warm for the best gooey, pull-apart experience.
Notes
- Drizzle with icing or glaze for extra sweetness and a touch of decorative flair.
- This recipe also works great using cinnamon roll dough instead of biscuit dough for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
