Easy Air Fryer Monkey Bread (Pull Apart Bread)

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Cinnamon roll lovers unite! This air fryer monkey bread is a riff on classic cinnamon rolls that’s fun to serve and tastes incredible. It’s easy to make and easy to prep ahead so you can enjoy a delicious breakfast treat. 

I bet you can’t think of a more pleasant way to start a Saturday morning than the smell of warm, yeasty bread, sugar, and cinnamon wafting through the air. And kiddoes totally feel the same way because the smell entices even the strongest daylight-objectors to the breakfast table.

Served with a steaming cup of Coffee or Hot Chocolate, this cinnamon pull-apart bread is the perfect breakfast treat or dessert, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or brunch treat. And if you love this you’ll want to check out my Air Fryer Apple Fritters.

Why You’ll ♡ This

• Easy to Make – This recipe is so easy to make you’ll want to make it every weekend.
• Make Ahead – You can prep this right up to the point where you stick it in the air fryer, so it’s perfect for making ahead. 
• Fun to Eat – Set this gorgeous pile of cinnamon sugar covered pastry onto a plate and watch everyone dig in. 
• Versatile – Make this for breakfast or dessert. (Hint: Monkey bread is also really great served alongside a bowl of my Instant Pot Chili!)

Tools Needed 

• An awesome Air Fryer.
• Handy mixing bowls.
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Air Fryer accessories.

Ready to make this Monkey Bread? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Air Fryer Monkey Bread

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1. Combine milk, yeast, sugar, eggs, oil, and flour to make a shaggy dough.
2. Knead for four minutes and let rise for 45 minutes. Divide into golf-ball sized pieces.
3. Melt butter, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl and then dip each piece of dough into the mixture.
4. Place the dough balls into a small bundt pan and set in the air fryer.
5. Cook at 350F / 180C for about 20 minutes. 

Bake This in the Oven

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1. Preheat the oven to 350F / 180C / gas mark 4.
2. Combine milk, yeast, sugar, eggs, oil, and flour to make a shaggy dough.
3. Knead for four minutes and let rise for 45 minutes. Divide into golf-ball sized pieces.
4. Melt butter, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl and dip pieces of dough into the mixture.
5. Place the dough balls into a small bundt pan and put in the oven.
6. Bake for about 35 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy. 

Pro Tips

• Use a small round cake pan in place of a small bundt pan. Place a small ramekin in the middle to replicate the bundt shape. 
• Don’t let this bread cool too long. Invert it onto a plate shortly after removing from the oven, or it will stick like nobody’s business!
• Icing makes everything better. Top with icing made by combining one cup of powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk and a splash of vanilla extract. Drizzle over the top before serving. 
• Plan so you can serve monkey bread warm, even straight out of the oven. Its molten gooeyness will be divine!

Delicious Variations

• Add nuts – Sprinkle chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) into the bottom of the pan before adding the dough, then invert onto a plate before serving. 
• Drizzle it – Drizzle the top of the bread with icing (see instructions in our Pro Tips section), caramel sauce, or even chocolate sauce. 
• Add Bacon – YES! Bacon! Cook several slices of bacon, cool, and crumble. Add the bacon between the layers of dough balls.
• Make it Fruity – Add chopped apples or raisins between dough layers for a fruity flavor and some added texture. 

Make ahead and storage

• Make Ahead – You can prep the entire recipe in advance and set in the fridge covered in plastic wrap for up to three days. When ready to cook, remove the pan from the refrigerator about 30 minutes beforehand. You may need to adjust the time on your air fryer to account for the cold dough. Check it about every 6 minutes. 
• Store – If you don’t add icing, leftovers can be covered tightly and stored at room temperature for a day or two. If you add icing, it’s best to keep these in the fridge so the milk doesn’t sour. To reheat, place into a 250F oven for 5-10 minutes. 
• Freeze – It’s best to freeze Cinnamon Monkey Bread after it has been cooked. Allow it to cool completely, then wrap with plastic wrap and foil. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge and bake in a 250F / 121C oven for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and gooey. 

FAQs

More Air Fryer Recipes You May Like

• Air Fryer Fried Oreos.
• Air Fryer Gingerbread Cookies.
• Air Fryer Banana Bread.
• Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls.
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Pie.
• Air Fryer Churros.
• Air Fryer Homemade Pop Tarts.
• Air Fryer Apple Fritters.

Serving Suggestions

• Hot Chocolate Bomb.
• Easy Crockpot Hot Chocolate.
• Infused Water Recipes.
• Instant Pot Apple Cider.

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