Description
These air fryer donuts are light, fluffy, and ready in under 15 minutes! Made with pre-made biscuit dough, they’re a quick and fun treat topped with cinnamon sugar or a simple glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack without the mess of frying.
Ingredients
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1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
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2 tablespoons melted butter
For Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Optional Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2-3 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat Air Fryer:
Preheat air fryer to 350°F for 3–5 minutes. -
Cut Donuts:
Separate biscuit dough and use a small round cutter (or bottle cap) to cut holes in the center of each biscuit to create a donut shape. Save the holes for donut bites! -
Air Fry:
Place donuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Air fry for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown. -
Coat or Glaze:
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For Cinnamon Sugar: Brush hot donuts with melted butter and toss in cinnamon sugar mixture.
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For Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into glaze and let set.
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Serve:
Enjoy warm with your favorite coffee or hot cocoa!
Notes
Donut holes only take about 3–4 minutes to cook.
Add sprinkles to the glaze for a fun twist.
Best enjoyed the same day—these are hard to resist anyway!