Air Fryer Donut Recipe

Introduction

These air fryer donuts are a quick and delicious treat you can make at home with minimal ingredients. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated with cinnamon sugar, they’re perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

• 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough
• ½ cup melted butter
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Step 2: Using a donut cutter or a bottle cap, cut out the centers of the biscuit dough to form donut shapes.
3. Step 3: Lightly spray the donuts with avocado oil spray and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
4. Step 4: Air fry the donuts for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown.
5. Step 5: Remove the donuts from the air fryer and add the donut holes (the dough cutouts) to the basket.
6. Step 6: Spray the donut holes lightly with cooking oil and air fry for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Step 7: While the donut holes cook, pour the melted butter into a shallow bowl.
8. Step 8: In a separate bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
9. Step 9: When the donuts and holes are done, immediately dip each first in the melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
10. Step 10: Serve the donuts warm for best flavor and texture.

Tips & Variations

• Use a non-stick cooking spray if you don’t have avocado oil spray to prevent sticking in the air fryer.
• For a sweeter twist, drizzle glazed frosting over the cinnamon sugar coating once cooled slightly.
• Try swapping the cinnamon sugar for powdered sugar or cocoa powder for different flavors.

Storage

Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To refresh, warm them briefly in the air fryer or microwave before serving to restore softness and flavor.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade dough instead of refrigerated biscuit dough?

Yes, homemade dough can work well as long as it’s rolled to a similar thickness and can hold its shape when cooked in the air fryer.

How do I prevent the donuts from sticking to the air fryer basket?

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or use parchment paper designed for air fryers to keep the donuts from sticking.

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Delicious and easy-to-make air fryer donuts using refrigerated biscuit dough, coated with cinnamon sugar for a perfect sweet treat ready in minutes.

• Author: Lily
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 8 donuts and donut holes 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Donuts

• 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• Avocado oil spray (for cooking)

Topping

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat fully to ensure even cooking.
2. Prepare donuts: Using a donut cutter or a bottle cap, cut the center out of each biscuit to create the classic donut shape.
3. Apply oil and air fry donuts: Lightly spray the donuts with avocado oil and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
4. Cook donuts: Air fry the donuts for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they turn golden brown and cooked through.
5. Cook donut holes: After removing the donuts, add the cut-out centers (donut holes) to the basket, spray them with cooking oil, and air fry for 4 minutes or until golden and crisp.
6. Prepare coatings: While donut holes cook, pour melted butter into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
7. Coat donuts and holes: Quickly dunk each warm donut and donut hole first into the melted butter, then coat them generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.
8. Serve: Enjoy the air-fried donuts immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

• Donuts are best enjoyed warm right after coating for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• You can substitute avocado oil spray with any neutral oil spray for air frying.
• If you don’t have a donut cutter or bottle cap, a small round cookie cutter or a knife can work to cut out the center.
• Refrigerated biscuit dough is a convenient shortcut to homemade donut dough.
• To keep donuts crispier longer, avoid stacking and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day.

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