Quick Fluffy Air Fryer Donuts (Printable)

Fluffy biscuit dough air-fried to golden, coated in cinnamon sugar for a quick sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Donuts

01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
02 - Nonstick cooking spray

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (60 g)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Separate biscuit dough into 8 pieces. Cut a 1-inch hole from the center of each biscuit using a small round cutter to form donut shapes, reserving holes if desired.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Place donuts in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and puffed. Cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
06 - Brush the cooked donuts immediately with melted butter on all sides, then toss thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
07 - Serve the donuts warm. Repeat the process with remaining donuts and donut holes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely done in under ten minutes, which means spontaneous dessert cravings can actually be satisfied.
  • The inside stays fluffy while the outside gets that perfect golden crust, all thanks to the air fryer's magic touch.
  • Cinnamon sugar coating tastes indulgent but comes together with just three pantry staples you probably already have.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway flip—I learned this the hard way when one batch came out unevenly cooked, and now I set a phone timer to remind me.
  • Coat the donuts immediately while they're warm or the butter won't stick properly and you'll end up with granular sugar instead of a smooth, even coating.
03 -
  • Keep your air fryer basket from getting overcrowded—donuts need space to puff up evenly, so two batches of four donuts beat one cramped basket every time.
  • If your biscuit dough is slightly frozen when you open it, let it sit for two minutes before cutting so the cutter goes through cleanly without tearing the dough.
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