Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Printable)

Golden, fluffy donuts air-fried and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar for a quick homemade treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

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

→ Coating

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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes before beginning.
02 - Remove biscuits from the can. Using a small round cutter or bottle cap, cut out the center of each biscuit to form a donut shape; reserve the centers for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
04 - Arrange the 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 5–6 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
06 - While donuts are cooking, mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl until well combined.
07 - Immediately after air frying, brush each donut with melted butter, then toss in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
08 - Repeat with remaining dough and reserved centers for donut holes, reducing cook time for holes to about 3–4 minutes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 20 minutes using ingredients you probably already have in the fridge
  • The air fryer gives you that crispy fried texture without all the oil and mess
  • Nothing beats the satisfaction of turning a simple can of biscuits into something that feels like a bakery treat
02 -
  • Work quickly when coating the donuts because the cinnamon sugar adheres best while they are still hot from the air fryer
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. The donuts need space to puff up properly and cook evenly.
03 -
  • The donut holes only need about 3 to 4 minutes, so keep an eye on them or they will dry out
  • If the cinnamon sugar is not sticking well, give the donuts a slightly heavier brush of melted butter
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