1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts (Print Version)

Fluffy biscuit dough transformed into golden cinnamon sugar coated air fried bites, ready in minutes.

# 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)

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Separate the biscuit dough into 8 biscuits and use a small round cutter (1 inch diameter) to create holes in the center, forming donuts.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Arrange donuts in a single layer in the basket and air fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
06 - Immediately brush fried donuts with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar to coat thoroughly.
07 - Serve the donuts warm. Repeat the process with remaining dough and donut holes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in under 10 minutes, which means you can satisfy a donut craving without planning ahead or leaving the house.
  • Using biscuit dough means you skip all the yeast waiting and mixing hassle, yet still get that fluffy, pillowy texture people love.
  • The air fryer does the heavy lifting while you prep the cinnamon sugar, so you're never standing over hot oil.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through—one side will brown before the other, and flipping ensures even, golden results on both sides.
  • The cinnamon sugar coating only works if you do it immediately after cooking and while the butter is wet; cold donuts won't hold the sugar, no matter how much you try.
03 -
  • If your biscuit dough is still cold from the fridge, let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before cutting—it's easier to work with and punches cleaner holes.
  • A small cookie scoop or the back of a measuring spoon works as a donut-hole cutter if you don't have a proper round cutter, giving you perfect little circles every time.
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