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Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Fluffy donuts made from refrigerated biscuit dough, air-fried until golden and rolled in buttery cinnamon sugar - ready in under 20 minutes.

20 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count can)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • as needed cooking spray

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Open 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count can) and separate into individual rounds. Use a small round cutter or bottle cap (about 1 inch) to cut a hole from the center of each biscuit. Set the holes aside - they'll be cooked as donut holes.

  3. 3

    Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the donuts and donut holes in a single layer, leaving space between each.

  4. 4

    Air fry at 350°F for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes until puffed and deep golden.

  5. 5

    In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 2 tsp ground cinnamon.

  6. 6

    Brush the warm donuts and holes all over with 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Serve immediately.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts?

For Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts, the air fryer is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 5 minutes, in step 4. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until puffed and deep golden. Step 6: cook until fully coated.

Can I make Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts is 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8-count can). Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 4 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts within two hours and eat it within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

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