Air Fryer Cinnamon Bread Recipe
This air fryer cinnamon bread bakes into a soft sweet loaf with a rich cinnamon swirl, golden top, and cozy homemade flavor.
Quick Facts
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 24–30 minutes
Total Time: 39–45 minutes
Yield: 1 small loaf / 6 slices
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 320°F and grease a small loaf pan that fits inside the basket.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
5. Spread half the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle with half the cinnamon sugar, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
6. Swirl gently with a knife, place the pan in the air fryer, and cook for 24–30 minutes. Loosely cover with foil after 12–15 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
7. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes / Tips
Do not overmix the batter or the loaf may turn dense instead of soft.
Use a small loaf pan with a little space around it so the hot air can circulate properly.
Cover loosely with foil if the top gets too dark before the center is fully baked.
Let the bread cool a bit before slicing so the swirl sets better.
Variations
Add a simple glaze on top with powdered sugar and a little milk for a sweeter finish.
Mix in 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
Swap the vanilla for maple extract for a warmer bakery-style flavor.
Add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320
Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 54 g
Protein: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 29 g
Sodium: 260 mg
Nutritional values are estimated per serving.
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