Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Air Fryer Donuts, a quick and easy treat that transforms store-bought biscuits into golden, cinnamon-sugar coated delights. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or an afternoon snack, these donuts offer all the satisfaction of traditional fried donuts with a fraction of the effort and oil.
Ingredients
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- 16.3 ounce can refrigerated flaky large biscuits
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the biscuits
Cut the biscuits into donut shapes by removing them from the can, separating them, and placing them on a work surface. Use a 1-inch round cookie cutter or similarly-sized bottle cap to cut holes out of the center of each biscuit. - Prepare the air fryer
Lightly coat your air fryer basket with cooking oil to prevent sticking. - Arrange donuts
Place 4 donuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch each other. - Air fry the donuts
Close the air fryer and set the temperature to 350°F (no preheating required). Cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the donuts are lightly browned and the layers of biscuit start to separate. - Repeat cooking process
Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining biscuits. - Prepare cinnamon sugar coating
In a small, shallow bowl or pie plate, mix together sugar and ground cinnamon. - Coat the donuts
Baste both sides of the warm donuts with melted butter, then toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. - Serve
Serve the donuts immediately while they’re still warm and fresh.
Notes
- Avoid using nonstick cooking sprays like Pam, as they can damage the air fryer basket coating. Instead, use a spritz of olive oil or avocado oil.
- The donut holes can be cooked following the same process, but reduce the cooking time to 4 minutes.
- For variety, try different toppings like powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, or fruit-flavored glazes.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
