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    Air Fryer Donuts

    August 9, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

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    If you’re looking for fun new recipe ideas for your Air Fryer, these Easy Air Fryer Donuts are a must-make! Flaky biscuits cook up perfectly with a crispy exterior and fluffy layers inside, and are topped with vanilla glaze, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate ganache for a delicious treat.

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    Let’s be real. For most of us, it’s a rare occasion to make donuts at home! It’s an ordeal. Frying with oil, whipping up a yeast dough, the whole 9 yards.

    This is probably a good thing, lol.

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    But what if I told you that you can whip up a delicious donut-like treat at home quickly, easily, with minimal ingredients and effort, and almost no cleanup?!

    Air Fryer Donuts make good use of refrigerated flaky biscuits. They’re crisp outside with gorgeous layers inside. And the beauty is that they’ll taste like whatever you put on the outside!

    air fryer donuts recipe

    A simple vanilla glaze is classic, and of course you can add sprinkles. Chocolate ganache is also quick, easy, and delicious. Or you could go old-school with cinnamon sugar. Yum.

    Enter this Easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe.

    In This Article
    • The Best Easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe
    • Tips for Making Air Fryer Donuts
    • Air Fryer Donuts FAQs
    • More Air Fryer Dessert Recipes
    • Did You Make This?
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    The Best Easy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe

    Ingredients

    easy air fryer donuts ingredients

    Donuts:

    • 16.3 ounce can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Biscuits
    • Coconut oil

    Glaze:

    • Powdered sugar
    • Heavy whipping cream
    • Vanilla extract
    • Water

    How to Make Donuts with Biscuits in an Air Fryer

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    1. Use a 1-inch round cookie cutter to stamp out holes in the center of each biscuit.
    2. Brush the basket of an air fryer with coconut oil.
    3. Place 4 donuts in the air fryer.
    4. Air fry at 350F until the donuts are puffed and golden, about 4 to 6 minutes, checking at 4 minutes. Cook the remaining donuts the same way.
    5. Whisk together all ingredients for the glaze.
    6. Dip the top of each donut in glaze.

    Equipment for This Recipe

    • Air Fryer
    • Small circle cookie cutter or biscuit cutter

    How to Store Air Fryer Donuts

    Like any donuts, these are best served fresh within an hour or so of making. However, they will keep ok for about one day if stored in an airtight food storage container at room temperature.

    If they get a little hard you can reheat them briefly in a microwave (start with 5 seconds and check them).

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    Variations on This Recipe

    • Sprinkle, sprinkle, sprinkle. You can go with rainbow sprinkles, chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, coconut, or whatever else you can dream up.
    • Chocolate lovers. Skip the glaze and dip the tops in chocolate ganache. To make a quick chocolate ganache, heat together 1/4 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips and 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream until the chocolate is melted.
    • Cinnamon sugar. Instead of glaze, once the donuts are cooked (but before they’re cooled), brush them with melted butter and roll them in cinnamon sugar.
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    Tips for Making Air Fryer Donuts

    • If you don’t have a small circle cookie cutter or biscuit cutter, you can use something about the size of a quarter, such as a bottle cap or shot glass.
    • Air fry the center holes to make donut holes after these are cooked. Cook them at 350F and start checking them at 3 minutes.
    • Be careful not to overcrowd these when you cook them. In an Air Fryer, the air needs to be able to circulate around the food its cooking.
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    Air Fryer Donuts FAQs

    Are Biscuit Air Fryer Donuts Really Donuts?

    Well, no! Truthfully, not even a little bit.

    They’re biscuits with the centers stamped out that are cooked in the Air Fryer and then glazed.

    They look like donuts and they’re a delicious sweet treat. They’re easy to make and even easier to clean up.

    And the best news is that they may just satisfy a donut craving!

    But really, they aren’t donuts.

    air fryer donuts with biscuits

    Are Air Fryer Donuts Healthy?

    Compared with deep fried donuts, these are lower in fat. However, they are still a treat-type food.

    Can I Reheat These Donuts in the Air Fryer?

    Yes, you can reheat these in an Air Fryer at 350F for about 2 to 3 minutes. Just make sure not to glaze them first.

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    More Air Fryer Dessert Recipes

    • Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
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    Did You Make This?

    Please rate this recipe and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you!

    You can also tag my handle @dailydesserting or use the hashtag #dailydesserting on social media.

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    Xoxo, Faith

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    Air Fryer Donuts

    By: Faith
    If you’re looking for fun new recipe ideas for your Air Fryer these Easy Air Fryer Donuts are a must-make! Flaky biscuits cook up perfectly with a crispy exterior and fluffy layers inside, and are topped with vanilla glaze, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate ganache for a delicious treat.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 283 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • 1-inch Round Cookie Cutter or biscuit cutter

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 16.3 ounce can Pillsbury Grands Flaky Biscuits
    • Coconut oil for the air fryer basket
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Instructions
     

    • Use a 1-inch round cookie cutter to stamp out holes in the center of each biscuit.
    • Brush the basket of an air fryer with coconut oil. Place 4 donuts in the air fryer and air fry at 350F until the donuts are puffed and golden, about 4 to 6 minutes, checking at 4 minutes. Cook the remaining donuts the same way, and then cook the round centers the same way to make donut holes.
    • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and water in a medium bowl.
    • Dip the top of each donut in glaze and then place it in a wire rack so the excess glaze can drip off.
    • Let the glaze set before serving.

    Faith's Tips

    • Air Fry the Centers to Make Donut Holes: After these donuts are cooked, you can air fry the center holes to make donut holes! Cook them at 350F and start checking them at 3 minutes.
    • Air Fryer: This recipe was made with an Instant Vortex 6 Quart Air Fryer. It will work in any air fryer, but cooking times may vary.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Air Fryer Donuts
    Amount Per Serving (1 donut)
    Calories 283 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 6mg2%
    Sodium 546mg24%
    Potassium 133mg4%
    Carbohydrates 43g14%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 17g19%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 56IU1%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 31mg3%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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