Air-Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 25, 2023

These scrumptious breakfast treats are so quick and easy to make and the air fryer gives this a crispy, sugary coating that's hard to resist.—Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois

Air Fryer Cook Times

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Air-Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

Yield:1-1/2 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies, coarsely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, cereal, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Shape into 1-in. balls.
  2. Preheat air fryer to 400°. In a shallow bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Dip balls in butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.
  3. In batches, arrange in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until browned and a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 8-12 minutes.
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