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Air Fryer Donuts — American Baking recipe, 18 min, serves 8American

Air Fryer Donuts

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Fluffy golden donuts made from biscuit dough. Coated in cinnamon sugar, ready in under 20 minutes.

18
min
10
prep
🔥
8
cook
👥
8
servings
195
kcal / serving
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Instructions

1

Use a small round cutter to cut holes from the center of each biscuit.

2

Air fry donuts and holes at 180°C / 350°F for 5-6 minutes until golden.

3

Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

4

Brush warm donuts with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar.

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Common Questions

How long does it take to cook donuts?
Total time is about 18 minutes, with 8 minutes of actual cooking. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your equipment and ingredient size.
How many servings does this donuts recipe make?
This recipe yields 8 servings as written. You can easily scale the recipe up or down using the serving size adjuster above the ingredient list.
Why is my refrigerated biscuit dough not crispy in the air fryer?
For maximum crispiness, avoid overcrowding the basket, pat ingredients dry before cooking, and shake or flip halfway through. A light coating of oil also helps achieve a golden finish.
What can I serve with donuts?
This dish pairs well with a fresh salad, roasted vegetables, rice, or crusty bread. Check our related recipes below for more ideas.

What to drink with this

🍷
Wine
Zinfandel or California Cabernet — bold reds match smoke and umami.
🍺
Beer
American IPA or amber ale.
🍸
Cocktail
Old Fashioned with a bourbon base.
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Non-alcoholic
Sparkling water with lemon or a craft root beer.

Ingredient substitutions

IngredientReplace withRatioNotes
sugarerythritol1:1Zero-glycemic. Slight cooling sensation on tongue.
monk fruit blend1:1Zero-glycemic, no aftertaste.
The story behind this recipe ▾
Air Fryer Donuts is listed under the baking category within the american culinary tradition. The recipe is built around 4 ingredients, with refrigerated biscuit dough, sugar, cinnamon as the main components. Total time from start to serving runs about 18 minutes: 10 minutes of preparation followed by 8 minutes of cooking. The method is kept deliberately straightforward, and the ingredient list stays within what a standard home pantry typically covers. Yield is 8 servings as written.
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This recipe is for inspiration only. We do not provide food safety, storage, or nutritional advice. Always follow your local food safety guidelines. Check all ingredients for allergens.
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