Description
This Air Fryer Donuts recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy warm, fluffy donuts without the hassle of deep frying. Made from refrigerated biscuit dough, these donuts are air fried to golden perfection, then coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture for a deliciously sweet treat. Perfect for a speedy breakfast or an indulgent snack, they come together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Donuts
- 12 ounces refrigerated jumbo biscuits (1 can, approximately 340 grams)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (6 grams)
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Coating
- 4 tablespoons salted butter (57 grams, ½ stick)
Instructions
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined. Set this mixture aside to use for coating the donuts later.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) to ensure an even cooking temperature for perfectly golden donuts.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: Separate the refrigerated jumbo biscuit dough into individual biscuits and place them on a clean work surface. Using a rolling pin, roll each biscuit out to about 1-inch thickness. Cut a 1-inch hole out of the center of each rolled biscuit using a biscuit or donut cutter, creating the classic donut shape.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the bottom of the preheated air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the donuts from sticking during air frying.
- Arrange Donuts for Cooking: Place the prepared biscuit donuts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each donut for even air circulation. If there isn’t enough room for all the donuts, cook them in multiple batches.
- Air Fry Donuts: Cook the donuts in the air fryer for 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown all around. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- Melt Butter: While the donuts are cooking, melt the salted butter by placing it in a shallow microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted, stirring if needed.
- Coat Donuts: Once the donuts finish cooking, immediately dip each donut on both sides into the melted butter, then roll them thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated.
- Serve: Serve the donuts warm for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use jumbo refrigerated biscuits for fluffier, larger donuts.
- Ensure the air fryer is preheated for even cooking.
- Donuts are best served fresh but can be reheated briefly in the air fryer to regain crispness.
- For a different flavor twist, try adding a pinch of ground cloves or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Be careful when dipping the hot donuts in butter to avoid burns.
- Donut holes can be cooked alongside or separately for bite-sized treats.
