Easy Air Fryer Donuts (with Biscuit Dough)
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Easy Air Fryer Donuts (with Biscuit Dough)
Description
These Easy Air Fryer Donuts rely on refrigerated biscuit dough divided into eight pieces, each flattened and cut with a central hole to form a classic donut shape. Air frying at 350°F for a few minutes per side crisps the outer layer to a golden color while maintaining a flaky, soft texture inside. This cooking process avoids oil bathing, offering a cleaner and quicker preparation compared to traditional frying.
The donuts are finished in two ways: rolling in a cinnamon sugar mixture after brushing with melted butter, which adds sweetness and a slightly crunchy coating, or coating with a vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. The glaze can be customized with sprinkles for decoration. Both toppings enhance the flavor and provide texture contrast to the tender dough.
This recipe makes homemade-style donuts accessible without complex frying equipment. They can be served warm as breakfast or a snack and provide a comforting baked treat with cinnamon and sugar or glazed sweetness. The use of biscuit dough simplifies the doughmaking process while still delivering a flaky, layered crumb typical of biscuits.
Ingredients
Air Fryer Donuts
- 1 can biscuit dough refrigerated, store-bought, flaky
- 1 tbsp coconut oil spray
Cinnamon Sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp butter melted, unsalted
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Air Fryer Donuts
- Remove the biscuit dough from the can and place it on a cutting board. Slice the dough into eight equal pieces. Using a rolling pin, flatten each piece of dough.
- Cut a hole in a center of each dough circle.
- Spray the air fryer basket with coconut oil. Air fry the donuts at 350°F for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown.
Cinnamon Sugar
- In a shallow bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. Stir and set aside.
- Brush each donut with melted butter. Dip each donut into the cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated well. Enjoy!
Glaze
- In a shallow bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the glaze is perfectly smooth.
- Coat each donut with the glaze. Optionally, top it with sprinkles.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8donuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 548mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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