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Simple Air Fryer Donuts

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Making donuts might seem daunting, but it’s surprisingly easy when you use a few shortcuts and your air fryer. This air fryer donut recipe will win over even the toughest critics! After trying these, I definitely prefer them to the calorie-laden store-bought options.

Simple Air Fryer Donuts

Ingredients You’ll Need For Air Fryer Donuts Recipe:

  • Flaky biscuits: This is the secret shortcut! No need to make batter from scratch.
  • Cinnamon sugar: Mix sugar with cinnamon, or add a twist with pumpkin spice mix.
  • Confectioner’s sugar and milk: For glazed donuts, mix these together and add flavorings like lemon juice, almond, or vanilla extract.
  • Butter: Melted butter helps the cinnamon sugar stick to the donuts.
  • Vegetable oil: For brushing the inside of your air fryer.

How to Make Donuts in the Air Fryer:

How to Make Donuts in the Air Fryer:

Air fryer donuts are so simple to make that even a child can do it (with adult supervision, of course)!

    1. Make the cinnamon sugar by mixing ½ cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Prepare the glaze by combining ½ cup of confectioner’s sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk.

    2. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and use a 1-inch round biscuit cutter (or bottle cap) to cut out a hole in the center of each biscuit.

    3. Brush the inside of the air fryer with vegetable oil. Place 3 or 4 donuts inside, making sure they don’t touch, as they will expand while cooking.

    4. Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook for 6 minutes, flipping them over halfway through.

    5. Brush the cooked donuts with melted butter, then dip the buttered side into the cinnamon sugar or glaze.

    6. Don’t forget to air fry the dough balls left over from cutting the holes!

Easy Air Fryer Donuts recipe

How to Cut Donuts:

If you’re a baker, you might have a 1-inch biscuit cutter. If not, a bottle cap with a 1-inch diameter works just as well. Place it in the center of the biscuit and press down to cut out the hole.

How to Make Donut Holes:

Donut holes are simply the small balls cut from the center of the donuts. Place them in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. After cooking, dip them in melted butter and roll them in cinnamon sugar.

How to Make Donut Glaze:

Mix 1 cup of confectioner’s sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. For added flavor, include vanilla or almond extract, or substitute the milk with orange, lemon, or other fruit juice.

Simple Air Fryer Donuts recipe

Tips for Perfect Donuts:

  • Flip the donuts halfway through cooking for even browning.
  • Brush the donuts with butter before dipping in cinnamon sugar to help it stick.
  • Flavor the glaze with extracts or fruit juices for extra deliciousness.
  • Glaze or butter the donuts while they’re still hot, ensuring the toppings adhere properly.

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Simple Air Fryer Donuts

Simple Air Fryer Donuts

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Making donuts might seem daunting, but it's surprisingly easy when you use a few shortcuts and your air fryer. This air fryer donut recipe will win over even the toughest critics! After trying these, I definitely prefer them to the calorie-laden store-bought options.

Ingredients

  • 1- 16.3 oz can of large flaky biscuits (like Grands! Flaky Biscuits)
  • Vegetable oil for brushing the air fryer
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

For the cinnamon sugar:

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (or juice, or water)
  • A few drops of vanilla or almond extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cinnamon sugar by mixing ½ cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon in a shallow dish. Make the glaze by mixing ½ cup of confectioner’s sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk.
  2. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet and cut a hole in the middle of each using a 1-inch round biscuit cutter or a bottle cap.
  3. Brush the air fryer basket with vegetable oil and place 3 or 4 donuts inside, ensuring they don’t touch. Cook at 350°F for 6 minutes, flipping halfway.
  4. Brush the cooked donuts with melted butter, then dip them into the cinnamon sugar or glaze. Don’t forget to air fry the leftover dough balls!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 189Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 1g

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