Air Fryer Fluffy Donuts (Printable Version)

Light, fluffy donuts air-fried and coated in cinnamon sugar for a quick, golden treat.

# What You Need:

→ Donuts

01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
02 - Nonstick cooking spray

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (60 g)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set air fryer temperature to 350°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - Open biscuit dough and separate into 8 biscuits. Use a small round cutter (1 inch) to cut center holes, forming donuts. Reserve dough holes for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Arrange donuts in a single layer inside basket. Cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and puffed. Cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
06 - Brush warm donuts with melted butter on all sides, then thoroughly toss in cinnamon sugar coating.
07 - Serve donuts warm, repeating with remaining dough and holes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Homemade donuts in under 10 minutes with just biscuit dough as your secret weapon.
  • No yeast, no proofing, no messy deep frying—just crispy-outside, fluffy-inside magic from an air fryer.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating hits that perfect balance between sweet and spiced without being heavy.
02 -
  • Coat the donuts while they're still hot—cold donuts won't hold the butter and sugar the same way, and you'll miss that glazed, caramelized finish.
  • Don't skip flipping halfway through; one side will brown faster than the other, and flipping ensures they cook evenly and puff properly.
03 -
  • Check your biscuit dough label before cooking if anyone has allergies—different brands sometimes use different fillers and additives, and some contain egg.
  • A small cookie cutter or shot glass works just as well as a donut cutter if you don't have one, which means you can make these even if you have to improvise.
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