Description
Air Fryer Donuts are a healthier, quicker version of the classic treat, made with simple ingredients and topped with either a sweet glaze or cinnamon sugar. They are light, fluffy, and crispy, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (preferably buttermilk)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar topping, optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar topping, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Donuts: Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Shape the Donuts: Open the biscuit dough and use a small round cutter (such as a bottle cap) to cut out holes in the center of each biscuit, creating a donut shape. Alternatively, use your hands to shape them into rounds.
- Brush with Butter: Lightly brush each donut with melted butter on both sides to achieve a golden, crispy texture once cooked.
- Air Fry the Donuts: Place the donuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for air circulation. Air fry at 360°F for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking. Once golden brown, remove the donuts from the air fryer.
- Make the Topping: If using cinnamon sugar, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. After the donuts are cooked, brush them with more melted butter and dip them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Optional Glaze: To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Dip each donut into the glaze, letting any excess drip off.
- Serve: Let the donuts cool slightly, then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter glaze, you can add maple syrup instead of milk.
- For filled donuts, pipe in your favorite filling, such as jam, cream, or chocolate, after air frying.
- If you’re craving something spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cinnamon sugar topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
