Use store-bought refrigerated biscuits to make air fryer donuts in minutes! Scroll to the end for printable recipes and video how-tos.
air fryer donuts
Oh, air fryer, how I love thee. I’ve been cooking up a storm with these genius appliance. I’ve already tried air fryer dinner recipes and plenty of air fryer vegetable recipes, so I thought I’d give desserts a go with air fryer donuts.
I use store-bought refrigerated jumbo biscuits to make these air fryer donuts.
The air fryer cooks the biscuits perfectly: Crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside. So really, these are donut-shaped biscuits.
To add sweetness, you’ll need to coat them in butter and cinnamon sugar.
I have a smaller appliance, the 4 quart Nina Air Fryer.
how do air fryers work?
Air fryers work by circulating very hot air mixed with tiny drops of oil. This combination quickly crisps the food to a golden brown. Because you aren’t immersing your food in oil, air fryers are healthy cooking alternative.
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I clearly have a thing for appliances and biscuits.
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how to make air fryer donuts
you will need:
- 1 16 ounce tube of refrigerated biscuits (Grands size)
- coconut oil spray
- 3 tablespoons butter
- cinnamon sugar and/or sprinkles
Turn on the air fryer to 360 degrees F and preheat for 3 minutes.
Open the tube of biscuits and separate. Use a 1-inch circle cutter to cut out the centers. Lightly spray each side of the biscuits with coconut spray. Do NOT use Pam cooking spray, as it can damage the surface of the air fryer.
Place 3 to 4 donuts in the air fryer basket, making sure the edges don’t touch each other. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping once, until both sides are well-browned. Turn out on a baking tray lined with a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining biscuits.
Melt the butter and brush over the donuts. Top generously with cinnamon sugar (see below) and/or sprinkles.
how to make air fryer donut holes
Follow the instructions above to bake the centers! Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, shaking to overturn halfway through.
how to make cinnamon sugar
The ratio for cinnamon sugar is 1 tablespoon cinnamon to 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Place in a bowl and stir with a whisk. Store in an air-tight container or old spice jar.
more donut toppings ideas
- donut glaze recipe
- dust with confectioner’s sugar
- store-bought chocolate or vanilla frosting
- buttercream frosting
- drizzle with melted caramel candies
- drizzle with honey or maple syrup
- spread Nutella on the donuts
supplies to make air fryer donuts
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printable air fryer donut recipe
air fryer donuts
Use refrigerated biscuits to make easy cinnamon sugar air fryer donuts.
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce tube of refrigerated biscuits (Grands size)
- coconut oil spray
- 3 tablespoons butter
- cinnamon sugar and/or sprinkles
Instructions
Turn on the air fryer to 360 degrees F and preheat for 3 minutes.
Open the tube of biscuits and separate. Use a 1-inch circle cutter to cut out the centers. Lightly spray each side of the biscuits with coconut spray.
Place 3 to 4 donuts in the air fryer basket, making sure the edges don't touch each other. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping once, until both sides are well-browned. Turn out on a baking tray lined with a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining biscuits.
Melt the butter and brush over the donuts. Top generously with cinnamon sugar (see below) and/or sprinkles.
Notes
For cinnamon sugar, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
Do NOT substitute Pam cooking spray for the coconut oil. Pam can damage the air fryer surface.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8 donutsServing Size:
1 donutAmount Per Serving: Calories: 338Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 364mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 3gSugar: 20gProtein: 4g
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