For a sweet treat in no time at all, this air fryer donuts recipe will hit the spot.
Fluffy, crispy, and with a cinnamon sugar coating, these donuts are not only delicious, but you can feel a little less guilty indulging in these healthier, air-fried treats. So fire up that air fryer and satisfy that sweet tooth in no time!
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Easy Air Fryer Donuts
When I first found out about air fryer donuts I could not believe that biscuits could make donuts. I thought they would taste bready or yeasty and just not right… But somehow they work magic in the air fryer. They come out resembling everyone’s favorite fair mini donuts and I can’t get enough.
- Only a few minutes of prep time and 5 minutes in the air fryer.
- Air fryer donuts with biscuits use only a few simple ingredients you likely have on hand, and come out better than from scratch.
- Healthier than the fair donuts you crave as these are made with no oil.
- Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and rolled in a delicious cinnamon sugar coating.
Ingredients
- Biscuits: This recipe uses a can of Pillsbury biscuits which makes it so easy! These can usually be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
- Butter: Helps the cinnamon sugar stick to the donuts (and makes these extra delicious).
- Cinnamon Sugar: The perfect combination of cinnamon and sugar bring the flavor and sweetness to these donuts.
You will also need an air fryer, a silicone brush, and a 1-inch circle cookie cutter. If you do not have a 1-inch circle cutter you can use any object you can find about that size to cut it (we used a to-go utensil holder one time to cut them out!).
How to Make Air Fryer Donuts
This air fryer donuts recipe is so easy, it will become your go-to for guests or whenever your sweet tooth hits.
- Cut out donut shape from biscuit dough.
- Air fry until golden.
- Brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Enjoy!
Pro Tip: Use the center cut outs to make air fryer donut holes which are just as yummy as the donuts!
More Sweet Treats
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Easy Apple Crisp Recipe – Easy, flavorful, and delicious
Zucchini Brownies – Sneak some veggies into your dessert
Mini Key Lime Pie Tarts – 3 ingredient flavorful dessert
Chickpea Cookie Dough – Only 5 minutes for this healthy treat
Air Fryer Donuts Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 can biscuits
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ cup cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Put cinnamon sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Using a 1-inch circle cutter, cut out center of biscuits to create donut shape.
- Place 4 donuts in air fryer.
- Air fry for 3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned. Remove first batch from air fryer, and air fry second batch.
- In the meantime, brush first batch of donuts with butter.
- Add donuts to cinnamon sugar, and gently roll until fully coated. Repeat with remaining donuts.
Notes
Adapted from Spend with Pennies
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