Air-Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

Air-Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Bites

Cook times vary dramatically among brands of air fryers. Refer to your air fryer manual for general cook times and adjust if necessary.

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

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.