Quick fluffy air fryer donuts (Print View)

Fluffy donuts made from biscuit dough, air-fried to golden brown and coated with cinnamon sugar for a quick treat.

# Components:

→ Donuts

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

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
02 - 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; reserve holes for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
04 - Place donuts in a single layer inside the basket and air fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden brown and puffed.
05 - While donuts cook, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
06 - Immediately brush the hot donuts with melted butter on all sides, then toss thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
07 - Serve the coated donuts warm. Repeat the cooking and coating process for remaining donuts and donut holes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Golden, fluffy donuts are ready in under 10 minutes total, which beats any drive-through.
  • You probably already have everything in your pantry, making this the perfect last-minute dessert when unexpected guests arrive.
  • The air fryer does all the heavy lifting, no messy oil splatters or burnt fingers like deep frying.
02 -
  • The butter must go on while the donuts are still hot, otherwise the coating slides right off instead of sticking beautifully.
  • Don't skip the halfway flip, or you'll end up with pale bottoms that look undercooked even though they're not.
03 -
  • Use an instant-read thermometer if you're unsure about doneness, they should be around 160°F inside, though honestly they look perfect when they're puffed and golden.
  • Don't preheat longer than 3 minutes or you risk the air fryer getting too hot and browning the donuts too fast before they cook through.
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