Description
These Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts are a quick and easy way to make delicious homemade donuts without the hassle of frying in oil. Using refrigerated biscuit dough, these donuts are air-fried to perfection, golden and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Coated with cinnamon sugar or topped with a sweet glaze, they’re the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the donuts: Open the biscuit dough and separate the biscuits. Use a small round cutter (or a bottle cap) to punch a hole in the center of each biscuit to create the donut shape. You can also use your fingers to gently create the hole.
- Air fry the donuts: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper. Place the donuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between each one. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip halfway through for even cooking.
- Coat the donuts: While the donuts are cooling slightly, melt the butter in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Once the donuts are done, dip each donut into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
- Optional glaze: For a sweet glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the donuts after they’ve been coated with cinnamon sugar.
- Serve: Enjoy your warm, freshly made air fryer biscuit donuts!
Notes
- For a different coating, you can sprinkle the donuts with powdered sugar instead of cinnamon sugar or add sprinkles for a fun twist.
- You can also add chocolate glaze by dipping the donuts in melted chocolate instead of the glaze for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer a healthier option, you can use an air fryer donut pan to bake the donuts instead of frying them.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg