Crispy Air Fryer Donuts Recipe Easy Homemade Canned Biscuit Dough Treats
Quick and easy air fryer donuts made from canned biscuit dough, featuring a crispy outside and fluffy inside with a nostalgic cinnamon sugar coating. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack without the mess of frying.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Total Time: 13-14 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 can canned biscuit dough (preferably Pillsbury flaky layers)
- Vegetable or canola oil spray (for greasing the air fryer basket)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: powdered sugar or glaze for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C), about 3-5 minutes depending on your model.
- Open the canned biscuit dough and separate each biscuit. Using a small cookie cutter or the rim of a bottle cap (about 1 inch/2.5 cm), cut a hole in the center of each biscuit to create a donut shape.
- Melt about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of unsalted butter in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon (8 g) ground cinnamon and stir well.
- Lightly spray your air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the donuts in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space between each so they crisp evenly. Cook in batches if needed.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then carefully flip the donuts with tongs or a fork. Cook an additional 3-4 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Immediately brush the hot donuts with melted butter, then toss them gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Repeat the air frying and coating process with the donut holes for about 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Let the donuts cool slightly on a rack or paper towel-lined plate to avoid sogginess. Serve warm.
Notes
[‘Cutting out the center hole helps donuts cook evenly and creates tasty donut holes.’, ‘Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil to prevent sticking.’, ‘Flip donuts halfway through cooking for even crispness.’, ‘Brush and coat donuts with cinnamon sugar immediately after air frying for best adhesion.’, ‘Avoid overcrowding the basket to ensure proper air circulation and crisp texture.’, ‘Use fresh, cold biscuit dough for best puff and texture.’, ‘Adjust cooking time slightly based on your air fryer model and donut size.’, ‘For vegan option, use plant-based butter and dairy-free biscuit dough.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 320°F (160°C) for 2-3 minutes to restore crispiness.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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