Quick Air Fryer Donuts (Print View)

Fluffy, golden donuts air-fried and coated with cinnamon sugar for a quick delicious treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Donuts

01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
02 - Nonstick cooking spray

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (60 g)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Separate the biscuit dough into 8 biscuits and cut a 1-inch (2.5 cm) hole in the center of each using a small round cutter.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Arrange donuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and puffed. Cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
06 - Brush the hot donuts with melted butter on all sides, then toss thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
07 - Serve the coated donuts warm. Repeat the process with remaining donuts and donut holes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Four minutes of cooking means you can satisfy donut cravings on a whim without the guilt of a bakery trip.
  • Real biscuit dough turns into something fluffy and tender that tastes nothing like a shortcut.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating is addictive enough that your family will politely ask if you can make these again tomorrow.
02 -
  • The timing is tight, so don't skip the halfway flip or you'll get one golden side and one sad, pale side that taste completely different.
  • Coating them while they're warm is non-negotiable if you want that bakery finish, not a sad dry donut with sugar that won't stick.
  • Biscuit dough brands vary slightly, so watch your first batch carefully because some cook faster than others.
03 -
  • Don't skip preheating the air fryer because it's the difference between evenly cooked golden donuts and frustratingly uneven results.
  • Cut your holes with a firm downward press rather than twisting, which tears the dough and makes them cook unevenly.
  • If you want powdered sugar or glaze instead of cinnamon sugar, apply it after the donuts cool slightly so it doesn't melt off immediately.
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