These Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts can be made with just four ingredients and are better for you than traditional donuts. This is good news if you love donuts but don't often have the time to make them from scratch. Air fryer recipes make cooking a breeze!
Deep-frying donuts isn't exactly the best for you, and air-frying can be healthier. Luckily, making easy air-fried donuts using biscuit dough could not be easier or more tasty!
When you are done with these, you'll want to try our Strawberry Shortcake Donuts or make your own biscuits with the Best Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe.
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- Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Donuts From Grands Biscuits
- Donut Recipes
- Ingredients For Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
- Supplies for Air Fryer Donuts From Biscuits
- How To Make Biscuit Donuts Air Fryer
- Tips For Making Donuts Out Of Biscuits In Air Fryer
- FAQs for Making Donuts Out of Biscuits in Air Fryer
- Recipes With Biscuits
- Air Fryer Recipes
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Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Donuts From Grands Biscuits
- Healthier than traditional donuts – Skip the deep fryer and still get that golden, fluffy texture.
- So easy to make – Just a few ingredients and your air fryer does all the work.
- Kid-approved flavor – These taste just like the donuts from your favorite shop (but fresher and homemade!).
- No messy oil – Say goodbye to splattering and cleanup.
- Fun to make together – A great recipe to whip up with little kitchen helpers.
- Ready in minutes – Perfect for quick weekend treats or surprise dessert cravings.
Donut Recipes
Homemade donut recipes are a great way to bring bakery treats right into your kitchen. Whatever kind of donut you like, making them at home lets you be creative with the ingredients. Treat yourself to the magic of freshly made donuts with these easy donut recipes!
- Homemade Mini Baked Donuts
- Baked Cinnamon Donuts
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts
- Strawberry Shortcake Donut
Ingredients For Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
- Biscuit Dough: For convenience and the best results, opt for biscuit dough like Pillsbury Grands. The pre-made dough simplifies the donut-making process.
- Sugar: For the outside of the donut.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon offers a warm flavor to doughnuts and is mixed with sugar for the donut topping.
- Butter: Provides a rich flavor and helps the toppings to stick to the donuts.
- Powdered Sugar (Optional for powdered sugar donuts): Powdered sugar is ideal for dusting the doughnuts.
Supplies for Air Fryer Donuts From Biscuits
When you are getting ready to make donuts, especially in an air fryer, you'll need a few key supplies to have a great experience. You'll want to have a quality air fryer on hand. Donut molds will come in handy for shaping the dough before air frying.
Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer
Ninja SP101 Digital Air Fry Countertop Oven with 8-in-1 Functionality,Nordic Ware 6 Cavity Donut Pan, MetalDASH Mini Donut Maker Machine for Kid-Friendly Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
How To Make Biscuit Donuts Air Fryer
1.Preheat and seperate
Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees. Remove the biscuits from the tube and separate them.
2.Form the donut
Cut the center out of each biscuit using a 1 inch circular cookie cutter. Set aside the holes that have been cut out. If you don't have a round cookie cutter, you can also use a bottle cap that is about 1 inch wide.
3.Set donuts on tray
Spray the air fryer tray with an air fryer-safe cooking spray (like this coconut oil spray) and place the donuts on the tray.
4.Air fry and prepare sugar
Air fry the doughnuts for 5 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove the donuts from the air fryer and place them on a plate.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
4.Brush and Dip
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Brush the tops and bottoms of the doughnuts with the melted butter using a pastry brush.
Dip the butter-covered donut into the bowl with cinnamon sugar mixture until it is completely covered.
Cinnamon sugar air fryer donuts are best served warm. If you want powdered sugar-covered donuts, follow the same steps but dip them in a bowl of confectioner's sugar.
At this point, you can also make donut holes. Remember the insides of the biscuits you set aside? Roll them into balls and place them in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes at 350 degrees. Follow the directions above to coat them with sugar.
Enjoy the fresh, warm taste of these air fryer doughnuts with your favorite toppings. Air fryer donuts from biscuits are the easiest way to satisfy a donut craving!
Tips For Making Donuts Out Of Biscuits In Air Fryer
Tip 1: Ensure your air fryer is preheated properly to get the perfect cooking temperature for the donuts.
Tip 2: After air frying, brush the donuts with melted butter while they're still warm to add richness and flavor to each bite.
Tip 3: Feel free to experiment with other toppings like a glaze or sprinkles for variety.
FAQs for Making Donuts Out of Biscuits in Air Fryer
You have a variety of yummy options to top your delicious air-fried donuts. I love a classic powdered sugar topping or cinnamon sugar, but there are so many delicious options. You can drizzle them with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
For a decadent treat, try dipping the air fryer donuts biscuits in melted chocolate. You can them top them with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut.
To store these homemade donuts, make sure they are completely cooled. Place them in a single layer in an airtight container. When they are stored this way, they will stay fresh for up to 2 days at room temperature.
If you plan to keep them longer, consider refrigerating the donuts for up to 5 days, although that may slightly affect the texture. You can also freeze the donuts in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 1 month. Simply thaw them at room temperature when ready to enjoy again.
Recipes With Biscuits
Biscuits are versatile ingredients in breakfast recipes that add a comforting touch to a range of recipes. However you use them, they bring warmth and comfort to any meal. From breakfast sandwiches to sweet desserts, biscuits can be used in a variety of easy recipes.
- Bubble Pizza Casserole
- Air Fryer Nutella Biscuit Bites
- Crockpot Biscuit and Gravy Casserole
- Biscuits And Gravy Casserole With Sausage And Eggs
With just four simple ingredients, you can enjoy a healthier twist on traditional donuts right in the comfort of your own home. So, go ahead and treat yourself to these guilt-free donuts that are quick to make and sure to brighten your day.
Air Fryer Recipes
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Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
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Ingredients
- 1 can Jumbo Flaky Biscuits
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Separate the biscuits from the tube and lay them out.
- Using a 1-inch circular cookie cutter, remove the centers of each biscuit and set the holes aside.
- Air fry the biscuits for 5 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Transfer the donuts to a plate.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Using a pastry brush, coat each donut with the melted butter.
- Dip the buttered donuts into the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
- If you want powdered sugar covered donuts, follow the same steps, but dip in a bowl of confectioner's sugar.
- To make donut holes, air fry the reserved centers for 5-7 minutes at 350°F, then coat them with sugar as described above.
Notes
- Donuts are best served warm.
- Go ahead and try out different toppings like a glaze or sprinkles for some variety!
Nutritional Info: The numbers here are estimates, calculated using online tools. Your actual values may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
Amanda | The Kitcheneer says
My younger brother will love these! Thank you for making an easy make at home donut recipe!
Tayler Ross says
I love how easy these are! My kids love donuts, so we will be making these all the time!
Juliane says
This will be my brother's favorite, that's for sure!
Andrea says
These look so easy. I know my kids will enjoy making them. Thank you!
Suja md says
Every bite does indeed look amazing! All of the flavors are incredible. And I love these vibrant colors.