These Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Bombs are the perfect quick dessert when you want something warm, sweet, gooey, and full of cozy apple cinnamon flavor. They are made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, filled with apple pie filling, brushed with melted butter, coated in cinnamon sugar, and cooked in the air fryer until golden and soft. To finish, they are drizzled with the sweet icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls, making every bite taste like a mix between apple pie, cinnamon rolls, and a warm bakery-style dessert.
This recipe is especially perfect for busy days because it uses simple store-bought ingredients and comes together in less than 20 minutes. You do not need to make homemade dough, roll out pie crust, or turn on the oven. The air fryer cooks the cinnamon roll dough quickly and gives the outside a beautiful golden color while keeping the inside soft, tender, and gooey. The apple pie filling melts into the center, creating a warm cinnamon apple surprise in every bite.
One of the best things about these air fryer apple pie bombs is how easy they are to make. You simply flatten each cinnamon roll, add a spoonful of chopped apple pie filling, seal the dough into a ball, brush it with butter, coat it with cinnamon sugar, and air fry until golden. The recipe feels fun and special, but the steps are very simple. It is a great dessert for beginners, families, fall baking, holiday mornings, or anyone who wants an easy sweet treat without much effort.
The combination of cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling is very popular because it gives you the flavor of classic apple pie with the soft, fluffy texture of cinnamon roll dough. The outside becomes lightly crisp and golden, while the inside stays warm and gooey. The cinnamon sugar coating adds extra sweetness and a cozy fall flavor, and the icing on top makes the dessert look beautiful and taste even better.
These cinnamon roll apple pie bombs are also great for serving at gatherings. They are individual, easy to grab, and look beautiful on a plate. You can serve them for brunch, dessert, Thanksgiving, Christmas morning, weekend breakfast, or a cozy movie night. They are also a fun recipe for kids because each piece is small, sweet, and filled with apple pie flavor.
For the best results, make sure to chop the apple pie filling into small pieces before adding it to the dough. Large apple chunks can make the dough harder to seal and may cause the filling to leak during cooking. It is also important not to overfill the bombs. About one tablespoon of filling per cinnamon roll is enough. After sealing, place each bomb seam-side down in the air fryer basket. This helps the dough stay closed while it cooks.
Depending on your air fryer, the cooking time may vary slightly. Most air fryers will cook these apple pie bombs in about 7 to 9 minutes at 330°F. Start checking them around 7 minutes. They should look golden brown on the outside and feel cooked through. If they are browning too quickly, lower the temperature slightly or check them earlier next time.
You can customize this recipe in several ways. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for a caramel apple flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans on top for crunch, or dust them with powdered sugar before serving. You can also use homemade apple pie filling if you prefer, but canned apple pie filling works very well and keeps the recipe fast and easy.
These Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Bombs are a cozy, easy, and crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes like fall in every bite. They are sweet, soft, golden, and filled with warm apple cinnamon flavor. If you love quick air fryer desserts, apple pie, or cinnamon rolls, this recipe is one you will want to save and make again.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Bombs
8
servings10
minutes9
minutes220
kcal19
minutesIngredients
Ingredients
🥐 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing — 8-count, about 12.4 oz / 350 g
🍎 ¾ cup apple pie filling, chopped into small pieces — about 180 g
🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted — 28 g
🍚 2 tablespoons granulated sugar — 25 g
🌿 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
✨ 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional — 12 g
🥛 1 tablespoon milk, optional, to thin the icing if needed
Directions
- Prepare the cinnamon rolls: Open the can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and separate them. Set the icing aside for later. Gently flatten each cinnamon roll into a round disc with your fingers or a rolling pin.
- Add the apple filling: Chop the apple pie filling into small pieces so it is easier to seal inside the dough. Place about 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of each flattened cinnamon roll.
- Seal the bombs: Bring the edges of the dough up around the apple filling and pinch them together tightly to seal. Roll gently into a ball, making sure there are no open seams.
- Coat with butter and cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and brown sugar if using. Brush each apple pie bomb with melted butter, then roll or sprinkle it with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Air fry: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line it with air fryer parchment paper. Place the apple pie bombs seam-side down in the basket, leaving space between them. Air fry at 330°F / 165°C for 7–9 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the icing: Warm the reserved cinnamon roll icing for a few seconds if needed. If it is too thick, mix in 1 tablespoon of milk. Drizzle the icing over the warm apple pie bombs.
- Serve: Serve warm while the centers are soft, gooey, and filled with cinnamon apple flavor.
Notes
- 💡 Seal the dough tightly and place the bombs seam-side down so the warm apple filling stays inside while they turn golden and fluffy in the air fryer.
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Notes
Do not overfill the cinnamon rolls, or the filling may leak during cooking.
Chop the apple pie filling into small pieces before adding it to the dough. This makes the bombs easier to seal.
Place the apple pie bombs seam-side down in the air fryer basket to help keep the filling inside.
Leave space between each piece because the dough will expand while cooking.
Air fryer times may vary slightly depending on the model. Start checking at 7 minutes.
For extra sweetness, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
FAQ
Can I make apple pie bombs in the air fryer?
Yes, apple pie bombs cook very well in the air fryer. The air fryer makes the cinnamon roll dough golden on the outside while keeping the inside soft and filled with warm apple pie filling.
What temperature do you cook cinnamon roll apple pie bombs in the air fryer?
Cook them at 330°F / 165°C for 7–9 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Can I use canned apple pie filling?
Yes. Canned apple pie filling is perfect for this recipe. Chop it into small pieces before using so the bombs are easier to fill and seal.
Can I use homemade apple pie filling?
Yes, you can use homemade apple pie filling. Just make sure it is thick and not too watery, so it does not leak out during air frying.
How do I keep apple pie bombs from leaking?
Do not overfill them, pinch the seams tightly, and place them seam-side down in the air fryer basket.
Can I make these ahead of time?
They taste best fresh and warm, but you can prepare them a little ahead and air fry them right before serving.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F / 150°C for 2–3 minutes.
Can I add caramel?
Yes. A drizzle of caramel sauce on top makes these taste like caramel apple pie bombs.
