Air Fryer Donuts Recipe
Introduction
Enjoy a quick and delicious treat with these easy Air Fryer Donuts. Made from simple biscuit dough and coated in cinnamon sugar, they’re perfect for a cozy breakfast or an indulgent snack.
Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 2: Cut the center out of each biscuit using a donut cutter or a bottle cap from a water or soda bottle to create the donut shape.
- Step 3: Lightly spray the donuts with avocado oil spray and arrange them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Step 4: Air fry the donuts for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown, flipping them halfway through cooking for even color.
- Step 5: Remove the donuts and place the cut-out donut holes into the air fryer basket.
- Step 6: Spray the donut holes with cooking oil and air fry for about 4 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Step 7: While the donut holes cook, pour the melted butter into a shallow bowl.
- Step 8: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring well to blend.
- Step 9: Once cooked, dunk the warm donuts and donut holes first in melted butter, then coat them evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Step 10: Serve the donuts warm for the best flavor and texture.
Tips & Variations
- Try using flavored oils or adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for a twist on the classic flavor.
- For a richer taste, brush the donuts with melted butter twice before coating them in cinnamon sugar.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the donuts in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Storage
Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven for a few minutes to restore their crispness before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use homemade dough instead of biscuit dough?
Yes, homemade biscuit or doughnut dough works well, but keep the dough similar in thickness for even cooking in the air fryer.
What if I don’t have a donut cutter?
You can use a small round bottle cap for the center hole and a larger glass rim or cookie cutter for the outer shape to create donut shapes.
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Air Fryer Donuts Recipe
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts and donut holes 1x
Description
This easy Air Fryer Donut recipe uses refrigerated biscuit dough to create delicious, golden brown donuts and donut holes coated in cinnamon sugar. Ready in under 30 minutes, these treats are perfect for a quick breakfast or snack made effortlessly with an air fryer.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough
- Avocado oil spray, for spraying the donuts
Coating
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F and allow it to fully preheat to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the Donuts: Using a donut cutter or a bottle cap, cut out the centers of each biscuit to create donut shapes.
- Spray Donuts with Oil: Lightly spray both sides of your donut shapes with avocado oil to promote browning and prevent sticking.
- Air Fry Donuts: Place the donuts in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown.
- Cook Donut Holes: Use the cut-out centers as donut holes. Spray them with cooking oil and air fry for 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare Coatings: While the donuts and holes are cooking, pour the melted butter into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Coat the Donuts: Once cooked, quickly dunk the donuts and donut holes first in the melted butter, then coat them evenly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy the air fryer donuts fresh and warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- You can substitute butter for a non-dairy alternative if you prefer a dairy-free coating.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract to the cinnamon sugar mix.
- Store leftover donuts in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the air fryer for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Air Fryer Donut, Easy Donut Recipe, Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, Quick Breakfast Donuts, Biscuit Dough Donuts
