Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Print View)

Fluffy donut shapes air fried until golden, brushed with butter, and coated in cinnamon sugar.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)

→ Coating

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Remove biscuits from the can and cut out the center of each using a small round cutter or bottle cap to form donut shapes; reserve centers for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Place donut shapes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch; cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
06 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
07 - Brush each hot donut with melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
08 - Repeat cooking and coating steps with reserved centers, reducing air frying time to 3 to 4 minutes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get fresh, warm donuts in less time than it takes to brew a pot of coffee.
  • Theres no deep fryer to clean, no oil splatters on the stove, just a quick toss in cinnamon sugar and youre done.
  • The biscuit dough puffs up into something so tender and golden that nobody believes you didnt make it from scratch.
02 -
  • If you skip the butter and go straight to the sugar, it wont stick, youll just end up with sad, naked donuts and a pile of wasted cinnamon sugar in the bowl.
  • Dont overcrowd the basket or the donuts will steam instead of fry, and youll lose that crispy outer shell that makes them so good.
03 -
  • Use a shot glass or the cap from a spice jar to cut the centers if you dont have a small round cutter, it works just as well and saves you from buying another kitchen gadget.
  • If you add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar, it gives the coating a deeper, warmer flavor that people always notice but can never quite place.
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