Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts — just four ingredients and about five minutes to make quick, crispy donuts. They air-fry to a golden exterior, then get brushed with melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a classic, irresistible finish.
These treats aren’t health food, but they’re a lighter alternative to deep-fried donuts and they eliminate the greasy cleanup. They come together quickly, making them perfect for busy mornings or last-minute snacks.
Ingredients needed to make Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts:
- One can of refrigerated biscuits — jumbo or flaky layers work best (for example, an 8-count can of jumbo flaky refrigerator biscuits).
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Oil spray for the air fryer basket (coconut oil spray or another neutral cooking spray)
Equipment needed for this recipe:
- An air fryer with a basket large enough to fit several biscuits at once.
- A small round cookie cutter or a donut cutter to remove the centers from each biscuit.
Recipe Tips:
Air fryer models cook differently, so use the suggested time as a guideline. Start checking the donuts at around four minutes and poke the center of one to ensure it’s not doughy before removing the batch. Donut holes often cook faster than the full donuts; if they’re done early, remove them and continue cooking the larger donuts until fully set.
Other air fryer ideas to try:
- Air Fryer Bacon
- Air Fryer Breakfast Stuffed Poblanos
- Air Fryer French Toast Sausage Roll-Ups
- Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
Quick and crispy doughnuts made from refrigerated biscuits, finished in melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-count) can jumbo flaky refrigerator biscuits
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
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Use a small round cookie cutter or donut cutter to remove the center from each biscuit.
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Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Arrange 4 biscuits (and the cut-out holes) in the basket without overcrowding.
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Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. Begin checking at 4 minutes and test the center of a donut to ensure it’s cooked through.
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While they cook, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
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Dip each warm donut in melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
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Repeat with remaining biscuits and donut holes, removing holes early if they finish before the larger donuts.
Disclosure: Nutritional info is provided as an estimate and can vary based on brands, measurements, and cooking methods.
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