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Easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 donuts

Description

Enjoy a quick and delightful treat with these Easy Air Fryer Donuts. Using refrigerated biscuit dough, this recipe delivers soft, fluffy donuts coated in a classic cinnamon-sugar mixture, all cooked perfectly in the air fryer for a healthier alternative to traditional frying. Ready in just 15 minutes, these donuts make a perfect breakfast or snack for any occasion.

Ingredients

Donut Dough

  • 1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits

Topping

  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F and allow it to fully preheat before cooking the donuts to ensure an even bake.
  2. Prepare the dough: Using a small 1-inch cutter, cut out a circle from the center of each biscuit to create the donut shape and donut holes.
  3. Arrange dough in the air fryer: Place 4 to 5 pieces of biscuit dough in the air fryer basket, making sure they have space to expand and cook evenly.
  4. Cook the donuts: Air fry the donuts for 3 minutes, then flip them over and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Butter and sugar coating: Remove the donuts while warm and brush each one with melted butter. Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together, then toss the buttered donuts in this sugar mixture until well coated.
  6. Repeat and cook donut holes: Repeat the cooking and coating process with the remaining donuts. For the donut holes, place them in the air fryer and cook for 3 minutes until browned. Brush with butter and toss in cinnamon sugar if desired.

Notes

  • The recipe yields about 10 donuts depending on biscuit size and cutter used.
  • Ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
  • Use a small cookie cutter or knife to create donut holes and centers.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Donuts are best served warm for optimal softness and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/easy-air-fryer-donuts-recipe/