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Air Fryer Monkey Bread Skewers

This sweet treat is a fun twist on a delicious classic. Homemade dough is rolled into balls, coated in cinnamon sugar, placed on skewers, and air-fried until golden perfection. Finish this fun breakfast or dessert with a vanilla glaze, and serve individually!

Kiley Heard
Tasty Team
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Air Fryer Monkey Bread Skewers
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 6 skewers

  • avocado oil spray, for greasing

Cinnamon Roll Topping:

  • ¼ cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Monkey Bread Dough:

  • 1 ¼ cups self-rising flour, (see below for homemade self-rising flour recipe)
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 6 wooden skewers

Vanilla Glaze:

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Homemade Self-Rising Flour:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 461
  • Fat 8g
  • Carbs 88g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 50g
  • Protein 8g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (160°C). Grease the air fryer basket with avocado oil spray.
  2. Make the topping: In a medium bowl, add the melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Use a spoon to mix until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Make the coating: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
  4. Make the dough: In a large bowl, add the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Use a spoon to mix until a dough forms. The dough will be a bit sticky. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, sprinkle the top with some more flour, and bring together with your hands. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, then divide each piece into 4 smaller pieces, for 24 pieces total.
  5. Use your hands to roll each piece into a ball, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated. Slide 4 coated balls through each skewer.
  6. Place the skewers into the prepared air fryer basket. Pour half of the topping over the top of the skewers.
  7. Air fry for 9-10 minutes. Open the lid and pour the remaining topping over the skewers. Air fry for another 9-10 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Place the skewers on a plate and drizzle with the glaze.
  10. Serve warm, and enjoy!
  11. Don't just wing it -- plan it! Use our meal planner tool in the Tasty app. Download here.

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