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    How To Reheat Cinnamon Rolls (3 Ways)

    Last Updated: Sep 24, 2023 · Published: Feb 15, 2023 · by Seanna Borrows · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 2 Comments

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    How To Reheat Cinnamon Rolls (Oven, Air Fryer, Microwave) - 3 of the best ways to reheat leftover cinnamon rolls so that the reheated rolls remain buttery soft & delicious every time.

    A freshly baked cinnamon roll with icing on top pictured on a white plate with light blue napkin.
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    • How To Reheat Cinnamon Rolls
    • Notes on Ingredients
    • In The Oven
    • In An Air Fryer
    • In The Microwave
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    Leftover cinnamon rolls have a short shelf life. We'll show you how to reheat them so that they taste just like fresh cinnamon rolls using 3 different ways: conventional oven method, air fryer, and microwave oven.

    Make some delicious, homemade cinnamon rolls with our tried and true Old Fashioned Cinnamon Roll Recipe. It's an easy recipe for the most incredibly delicious cinnamon rolls you'll ever have. Fluffy and soft with a cinnamon and brown sugar filling. So much better than the ones you get in coffee shops.

    Be sure to check out our other tasty Dessert Recipes.

    How To Reheat Cinnamon Rolls

    Freshly baked old fashioned cinnamon rolls in a baking dish.

    Notes on Ingredients

    • leftover cinnamon rolls or cinnamon buns - Use homemade or any of the different brands of store-bought cinnamon rolls available at your local grocery store, or in coffee shops. Brands like Pillsbury and Cinnabon are known for them. So good!
    • water - Water is necessary for hydration when reheating leftovers. Adding a little water will soften and rehydrate a hard cinnamon roll.
    • butter - Adding a bit of butter will soften stale rolls that have been around for a couple of days.

    In The Oven

    It's easy to reheat leftover rolls in a conventional oven and it is the best way to reheat a whole batch of cinnamon rolls.

    A baking dish full of leftover cinnamon rolls with aluminum foil cover lifted up from corner.
    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    2. Place the rolls in a baking dish.
    3. Add a little dribble of water (1 teaspoon per roll) over each roll to rehydrate the rolls as they are reheated.
    4. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. This will create steam as they warm and will rehydrate the rolls. This will make sure they are soft and delicious.
    5. Reheat for 10-15 minutes. Pull them out of the oven and enjoy a warm cinnamon roll.

    In An Air Fryer

    Reheating them the next day doesn't take much time at all in the air fryer. It takes just a few minutes following these few simple steps.

    Be sure to check out our recipe for the best air fryer cinnamon rolls. They're so gooey and delicious you might not have any leftovers to reheat!

    An individual cinnamon roll in an air fryer basket.
    1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Place them in a parchment paper liner and place in the air fryer basket and close the door.

      Alternatively, wrap them in aluminum foil instead of using parchment paper.
    A reheated soft and gooey cinnamon roll being held up to the view.
    1. Using the "reheat" setting, reheat them at 350°F for 2 minutes.

    In The Microwave

    Reheating them in the microwave is the absolute fastest way and easiest reheating method.

    A freshly baked cinnamon roll with icing on top pictured on a white plate with light blue napkin.
    1. Place the rolls in a microwave-safe dish or plate. Cover the rolls with a moist paper towel.

      Individual Roll - Reheat for 20-25 seconds.
      Multiple Rolls - Reheat in 30-second increments until warmed through.

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    Helpful Tips

    • Store Leftover Cinnamon Rolls Properly - Cover leftovers with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh and give them a longer self life.
    • Add Moisture - Add a tablespoon of water or melted butter. The added moisture prevents foods from drying out when being reheated.

      Whole pan - Add ¼ cup of water if reheating an entire pan of rolls.

      Individual Cinnamon Roll - Add a teaspoon of water over the top before reheating.
    • Cover - Cover the rolls with aluminum foil (oven), or damp paper towel (microwave) so that steam is trapped surrounding the rolls as they reheat. This will keep the rolls soft and prevent them from drying out.
    • Room Temperature - For best results, bring leftover rolls up to room temperature before reheating them. They will require less cooking time and will be less likely to dry out as a result.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do you reheat cinnamon rolls without drying them out?

    Adding moisture to the rolls with a little water or butter will soften up a roll that has become a little dry and stale. Cover the roll so that trapped steam will moisten them while they are being reheated.

    How do you heat cinnamon rolls with icing?

    Absolutely. The icing will melt through the rolls, adding moisture that will make the rolls soft, gooey, and delicious.

    How do you make cinnamon rolls soft again?

    Make cinnamon rolls soft again by adding a little bit of moisture back into them while reheating. You can do this by adding a pat of butter to the top of each roll and covering them with a damp paper towel while reheating in the microwave for about 20 seconds.

    A whole pan of cinnamon rolls with icing.

    There you have it. Reheating Cinnamon Rolls is super easy! We hope these instructions are helpful to you. Try it and let us know if you have any questions. We'd love to hear from you!

    xo ~ Seanna

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    How To Reheat Cinnamon Rolls (Oven, Air Fryer, Microwave)

    3 of the best ways to reheat leftover cinnamon rolls so that the reheated rolls remain buttery soft & delicious every time.
    Leftover cinnamon rolls have a short shelf life. We'll show you how to reheat them using 3 different ways: conventional oven method, air fryer, and microwave oven.
    The best method is a matter of personal preference. Just choose the easiest way for you and follow our step-by-step instructions below.
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    Prep Time: 1 minute minute
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 16 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 Serving
    Calories: 331kcal
    Author: Seanna Borrows

    Equipment

    • baking dish
    • microwave safe plate
    • air fryer
    • aluminum foil
    • parchment paper or aluminum foil
    • damp paper towel
    • cooking spray

    Ingredients 

    • leftover cinnamon rolls
    • water
    • butter
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    Instructions

    Reheat In Oven

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
      Place the rolls in a baking dish.
      Add a little dribble of water (1 teaspoon per roll) over each to rehydrate them as they are reheated.
      Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. This will trap steam and rehydrate the rolls as they warm up. This will make sure they are soft and delicious.
      Reheat for 15 minutes. Pull them out of the oven and enjoy.

    Reheat In Microwave

    • Place the rolls in a microwave safe container or plate. Cover with a moist paper towel.
      Individual Roll - Reheat for 20-25 seconds.
      Multiple Rolls - Reheat in 30 second increments until warmed through.

    Reheat In Air Fryer

    • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
      Place rolls in a parchment paper liner and place in the air fryer basket and close the door. Alternatively, wrap them in aluminum foil instead of using parchment paper.
      Using the "reheat" setting, reheat the them at 350°F for 2 minutes.

    Notes

    • Store Leftover Rolls Properly - Cover leftovers with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh and give them a longer shelf life.
    • Add Moisture - Add a tablespoon of water or melted butter. The added moisture prevents foods from drying out when being reheated. Whole pan - Add ¼ cup of water if reheating an entire pan of rolls.
      Individual Roll - Add a teaspoon of water over the top before reheating.
    • Cover - Cover the rolls with aluminum foil (oven), or damp paper towel (microwave) so that steam is trapped surrounding the rolls as they reheat. This will keep the rolls soft and prevent them from drying out.
    • Room Temperature - For best results, bring leftover rolls up to room temperature before reheating them. They will require less cooking time and will be less likely to dry out as a result.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 331kcal
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    1. Russ B says

      February 15, 2023 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      Always delicious the second day!!

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      • Seanna Borrows says

        February 15, 2023 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you! They're completely irresistible when they are soft and gooey!

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