Quick Fluffy Air Fryer Donuts (Printable)

Fluffy, air fried dough circles with cinnamon sugar, crisped quickly and ready to enjoy warm.

# What you'll 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)

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Separate the biscuit dough into 8 pieces. Cut a 1-inch hole in the center of each to form donut shapes, reserving holes for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
04 - Arrange donuts in a single layer without overlapping. Air fry 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 toss thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
07 - Serve the donuts warm. Repeat the coating process with remaining donuts and donut holes.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely done in under ten minutes, which means you can satisfy a donut craving without the guilt of a drive-through trip.
  • The air fryer makes them fluffy inside with a tender exterior, nothing like the dense mess I've created trying to fry them in oil.
  • One can of dough feeds the whole family, and the donut holes are an unexpected bonus your kids will fight over.
02 -
  • Don't skip the butter step—it's what makes the sugar coating actually adhere instead of falling off in your lap.
  • Flipping halfway through isn't optional; it's the difference between fluffy donuts and dense ones with a hard bottom.
03 -
  • If your biscuit dough is frozen solid, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes so it's easier to work with and the holes cut cleanly.
  • Don't crowd the air fryer basket—those donuts need space to puff up, so cook them in batches if necessary rather than squishing them together.
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