Description
These quick and easy donuts are made with refrigerated biscuit dough or homemade dough, then air-fried to golden perfection. No need for deep frying—just a few minutes in the air fryer, and you’ll have warm, fluffy donuts that taste just like your favorite bakery!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Donuts:
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Simple Vanilla Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prep the Donuts
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Open the biscuit dough and separate each piece.
- Use a small round cutter (or bottle cap) to cut out the center of each biscuit to create a donut shape. Save the holes for donut holes!
2️⃣ Air Fry the Donuts
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Place the donuts in a single layer, without overcrowding.
- Air fry at 350°F for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.
- Remove and immediately brush with melted butter.
3️⃣ Add Toppings
- For Cinnamon Sugar: Mix sugar & cinnamon in a bowl, then dip each warm donut in the mixture.
- For Vanilla Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth. Dip or drizzle over the donuts.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Let the donuts set for a minute, then enjoy them warm!
Notes
- Homemade Dough Option: Use yeast dough for a bakery-style donut.
- Chocolate Glaze: Mix ½ cup melted chocolate chips with 1 tbsp milk.
- Storage: Best eaten fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for 1-2 days.