Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Printable)

Golden air-fried donuts from biscuit dough, coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Ready in 18 minutes, perfectly fluffy.

# 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

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes before beginning.
02 - Remove biscuits from can. Using a small round cutter or bottle cap, cut out center of each biscuit to form donut shape. Reserve centers for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Place donut shapes in single layer in air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch. Cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Air fry for 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time, until golden brown and puffed.
06 - While donuts cook, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in shallow bowl, mixing thoroughly.
07 - Immediately after air frying, brush each donut with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
08 - Repeat process with remaining dough and donut holes, reducing cook time for holes to approximately 3-4 minutes.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • These donuts come together in under 20 minutes from start to finish—perfect for those mornings when you want something special but don't have hours to spend.
  • The contrast between the slightly crisp exterior and pillowy center creates a texture that'll make you forget these started as packaged biscuits.
02 -
  • The air fryer basket must be preheated or your donuts will stick horribly—I learned this the hard way when half my first batch remained glued to the bottom.
  • Working in batches is crucial as overcrowding leads to uneven cooking and donuts that steam rather than crisp.
03 -
  • If your air fryer runs hot, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees to prevent the outside from browning too quickly while the inside remains doughy.
  • For an even more decadent version, try replacing half the granulated sugar with brown sugar in your coating—the slight molasses flavor adds amazing depth.
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