Quick Fluffy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe
Introduction
These quick fluffy air fryer donuts are an easy and delightful treat you can make in minutes. Using refrigerated biscuit dough, they come out soft, golden, and coated in a classic cinnamon sugar blend—perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Step 2: Separate the biscuit dough into 8 biscuits and use a 1 inch (2.5 cm) round cutter to create holes in the center, forming donut shapes. Save the holes for donut holes, if you like.
- Step 3: Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Step 4: Place the donuts in a single layer inside the basket and air fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
- Step 5: While the donuts cook, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Step 6: Immediately brush the hot donuts with melted butter on all sides, then toss thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Step 7: Serve the coated donuts warm. Repeat the cooking and coating process for the remaining donuts and donut holes.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- You can use flavored biscuit dough like honey butter for a sweeter twist.
- If you don’t have a round cutter, use the edge of a small glass or bottle cap to make the holes.
Storage
Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm in the air fryer at 325°F (160°C) for 2–3 minutes to restore crispness. Avoid microwaving, which can make them soggy.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use frozen biscuit dough for this recipe?
It’s best to use refrigerated biscuit dough and let it come to room temperature before shaping. Frozen dough may not cook evenly and can affect texture.
Can I make these donuts without an air fryer?
Yes, you can bake them in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10–12 minutes or until golden, but the texture may differ slightly from air frying.
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Quick Fluffy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts (plus donut holes from centers) 1x
Description
These quick fluffy air fryer donuts are a delightful treat made from easy-to-use refrigerated biscuit dough. They are air fried to golden perfection, then coated with a luscious cinnamon sugar mixture, resulting in soft, airy donuts with a crisp, buttery cinnamon exterior. Perfect for a fast homemade dessert or breakfast snack.
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes to ensure the cooking environment is evenly heated for the donuts.
- Prepare Donut Shapes: Separate the biscuit dough into 8 individual biscuits. Use a 1-inch (2.5 cm) round cutter to cut out the centers of each biscuit, creating donut shapes. Reserve the cut-out centers to cook as donut holes if desired.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the donuts from sticking during cooking.
- Cook Donuts: Place the donuts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping the donuts halfway through the cooking time until they are golden brown and puffed up.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: While the donuts cook, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl, stirring until well mixed.
- Coat Donuts: Once the donuts are cooked, immediately brush them on all sides with the melted butter. Then, thoroughly toss the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture to evenly coat.
- Serve: Serve the coated donuts warm. Repeat the cooking and coating process for the remaining donuts and donut holes to enjoy fresh batches each time.
Notes
- Using refrigerated biscuit dough makes these donuts quick and simple with no yeast or rising time needed.
- Make sure to flip the donuts halfway to achieve even cooking and browning.
- Donut holes can be cooked alongside or separately and coated in the same cinnamon sugar mixture.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free biscuit dough if available.
- Serve the donuts warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes per batch
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer donuts, quick donuts, fluffy donuts, cinnamon sugar donuts, easy homemade donuts, biscuit dough donuts, breakfast donuts
