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Easiest Air Fryer Donuts Recipe - Air fryer donuts: Make these incredibly easy, fluffy donuts in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick sweet treat anytime!

Easiest Air Fryer Donuts Recipe

The quest for the perfect homemade donut often leads to complex recipes and long wait times. However, this air fryer donuts recipe revolutionizes the process, offering a delightfully fluffy and golden treat with minimal effort and time. Utilizing refrigerated biscuit dough, this method bypasses traditional frying, making it a safer and quicker option for any home cook. Ideal for busy mornings, impromptu dessert cravings, or fun family baking sessions, these air fryer donuts are surprisingly vers
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can refrigerated flaky biscuits (like Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Biscuits)
  • Preferred topping, glaze, or frosting
  • Oil spray for the air fryer basket
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter (for topping)

Method
 

  1. Separate the biscuits and use a 1-inch cutter to create holes in the center. Save the cut-outs for donut holes.
  2. Lightly coat the air fryer basket with oil spray. Arrange donuts and donut holes in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
  3. Air fry at 330°F (165°C) for 6-7 minutes, then gently wiggle and flip. Continue air frying for another 1-3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. While donuts are warm, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Melt butter in a separate bowl.
  5. Dip warm donuts in melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.
  6. If using glaze or frosting, apply while donuts are still warm.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, homemade air fryer donuts!

Notes

- Use a biscuit cutter that is about 1 inch in diameter for perfect donut holes.
- Ensure donuts are not overcrowded in the air fryer basket for even cooking and crispiness.
- For donut holes, check for doneness around the 4-5 minute mark as they cook faster.
- Experiment with different toppings like chocolate glaze, powdered sugar, or even a cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.