Air Fryer Strawberry Cream Cheese Roll-Ups

Equipment

• Air Fryer (basket or oven style)
• Rolling Pin (or a smooth glass/bottle to flatten the bread)
• Small Mixing Bowls
• Hand Mixer or Whisk
• Parchment Paper or Oil Spray (air fryer safe)
• Pastry Brush

Ingredients

For the Roll-Ups:

• 8 slices White sandwich bread (or brioche/white wheat), crusts removed
• 4 oz (1/2 block) Cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
• 1/2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries, finely diced
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

• 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon

Optional Toppings & Serving Suggestions:

• Drizzle of warm maple syrup or honey
• Dusting of powdered sugar
• Additional fresh diced strawberries
• Chocolate sauce or Nutella drizzle

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese , powdered sugar , and vanilla extract .
2. Using a hand mixer or spoon, beat until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and completely free of lumps.
3. Gently fold in the finely diced strawberries until evenly distributed. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Bread

1. Place the bread slices on a clean cutting board. Trim off all four crusts using a sharp knife.
2. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread as thin as possible. Rolling them flat ensures they roll up tightly without cracking during assembly.

Step 3: Assemble the Roll-Ups

1. Spread about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the strawberry cream cheese mixture evenly over the lower third of each flattened bread slice, leaving a small border at the edges.
2. Tightly roll the bread up from the filled end to the top edge to form a snug log. Repeat for all 8 slices.

Step 4: Coat with Cinnamon Sugar

1. In a shallow bowl or dish, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon .
2. Using a pastry brush, generously brush all sides of each roll-up with the melted butter .
3. Immediately roll each buttered roll-up in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.

Step 5: Air Fry to Golden Perfection

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes.
2. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray or line with a sheet of perforated air fryer parchment paper.
3. Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other. Work in batches if your basket is smaller.
4. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6 to 8 minutes , flipping halfway through (around the 4-minute mark), until the exterior is golden brown and crisp.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

1. Remove carefully from the air fryer using tongs—the filling will be very warm!
2. Allow them to cool for 2 minutes before serving.
3. Dust with additional powdered sugar or serve with warm maple syrup for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 285 kcal · Protein: 5.2 g 10% · Fat: 13.5 g 17% · Carbohydrates: 36.5 g 13% Dietary · Saturated Fat: 8.1 g 41% · Fiber: 2.1 g 8% · Sugar: 19.8 g · Sodium: 240 mg 10%