Air-Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

Name: Air-Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen
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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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

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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

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Air-Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

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Yield:1-1/2 dozen

Prep:15 min

Cook:10 min

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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.