Air Fryer Keto Cinnamon Rolls: Quick Low-Carb Recipe

Place the shredded mozzarella and 2 ounces of cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until melted and smooth.

Remove from the microwave and add the xanthan gum, baking powder, almond flour, and 2 tablespoons of the granular sweetener. Mix to combine.

Knead the mixture with your hands until it begins to form a dough. Add the egg and vanilla, then continue to mix and knead until you have a slightly sticky, homogenous dough.

Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper.

Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a thin rectangle. Set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and 2½ tablespoons sweetener.

Remove the top parchment sheet and spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sweetener mixture over the butter using a small sieve for even coverage.

Carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Using a sharp knife or dough cutter, slice the log into about 10 equal rounds.

Preheat your air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC). Place the rolls on a parchment-lined tray or basket, making sure they don’t touch. Air fry for 5–6 minutes, flip, then cook another 4–5 minutes until golden. Cook in batches if needed.

While the rolls cool slightly, combine the icing ingredients—cream cheese, heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sweetener—in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.

Spoon or pipe the icing over the cooled rolls and finish with optional orange zest. Serve warm.

Keto Cinnamon Rolls in Air Fryer

Ingredients

Fat-Head Roll Dough

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 oz cream cheese
• ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons low-carb granular sweetener
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

Cinnamon Filling

• 2½ tablespoons butter, softened
• 2½ tablespoons low-carb granular sweetener
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Icing

• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons powdered low-carb sweetener
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions (Summary)

1. Melt shredded mozzarella and cream cheese together, stirring until smooth.
2. Stir in xanthan gum, baking powder, almond flour, and 2 tablespoons granular sweetener. Knead to combine.
3. Add egg and vanilla; knead until a sticky dough forms.
4. Place dough between parchment sheets and roll into a thin rectangle.
5. Mix cinnamon with 2½ tablespoons sweetener. Spread butter on dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly.
6. Roll into a log and slice into about 10 rolls.
7. Air fry at 350ºF (180ºC): 5–6 minutes, flip, then 4–5 more minutes until golden. Bake in oven at 350ºF (180ºC) for 12–15 minutes as an alternative.
8. Combine icing ingredients until smooth, then spread over cooled rolls. Garnish with orange zest if desired.

Notes

Yield: 10 rolls. Net carbs per roll: approximately 2g. Nutrition values are estimates based on the products used.

Nutrition (per roll, approximate)

• Calories: 140 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 3 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 13 g