Ingredients · Herbs & spices
Cinnamon
Warm bark spice for apples, cookies, and sweet rubs. Cassia is the common grocery type.
In the air fryer. Toss with fruit or sugar before the basket.
Nutrition
Typical values per 1 tsp (3g)
6kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Fiber
- 1g
Approximate kitchen reference. Not a lab label. Brands and cuts vary.
Origin
Sri Lanka (true cinnamon) and Southeast Asia (cassia).
Herbal & culinary notes
Culinary spice. Large cassia doses raise coumarin concerns. Kitchen pinches are fine.
How to store
Airtight, dark. Ground cinnamon fades in months.
Food safety
Keep dry. Replace if musty.
Food hazards
Large cassia doses raise coumarin intake. Kitchen teaspoons are the intended use.
Recipes using Cinnamon
American · 375°F · 12 min
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples
Sliced apples tossed in butter, cinnamon and brown sugar until tender and caramelized. A fast dessert that tastes like pie filling without the crust.
American · 350°F · 8 min
Air Fryer French Toast
Custard-soaked bread with crisp edges and a soft center. Weekend breakfast without a skillet of butter smoke.