Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Printer View)

Golden, fluffy air-fried donuts coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar blend, ready quickly.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Method Steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Remove biscuits from can and cut out centers using a small round cutter or bottle cap to form donuts; 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 without touching; cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes, turning halfway through, until donuts are 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 cinnamon sugar mixture to fully coat.
08 - Repeat process with reserved centers, air frying for 3 to 4 minutes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're ready in less time than it takes to get dressed, but taste like you've been fussing all morning.
  • No deep frying means your kitchen stays clean and your conscience stays clear.
  • Eight donuts for the effort of opening a can—this is the kind of math that makes weekends better.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway flip—it's what gives you that even golden color and ensures they puff properly on both sides.
  • The butter has to go on while the donuts are still hot, or the coating won't grip the way it should and you'll lose that satisfying sugary crunch.
03 -
  • Keep your melted butter warm in a small bowl while you're coating—cool butter won't brush on smoothly and won't help the sugar adhere as well.
  • If you're making donut holes, fry them at the same temperature but watch them closely; they cook faster and can brown too quickly if you're not paying attention.
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