1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts (Printable)

Fluffy, golden air-fried donuts coated in cinnamon sugar, made from biscuit dough for a quick indulgence.

# Ingredient list:

→ Donuts

01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
02 - Nonstick cooking spray

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

03 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, melted

# Cooking steps:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Open the biscuit dough can and separate into 8 biscuits. Using a small round cutter (approx. 1 inch/2.5 cm), cut out the center of each biscuit to form donut shapes, reserving holes for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Arrange donuts in a single layer inside the basket (cook in batches if necessary). Air fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
05 - While the donuts cook, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
06 - As soon as the donuts finish cooking, brush all sides with melted butter, then toss thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
07 - Serve the donuts warm. Repeat the cooking and coating process with remaining donuts and donut holes.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Actual homemade donuts from start to finish in under ten minutes, no yeast, no rising time, no excuses.
  • The air fryer makes them impossibly fluffy inside with just the right crispy exterior that tastes nothing like a shortcut.
  • One can of biscuit dough yields eight perfect donuts, making it the most efficient sweet fix you can pull off on a weeknight.
02 -
  • Timing matters when coating—brush with butter and toss in sugar immediately while the donuts are still hot, or the coating slides right off and you'll be frustrated.
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket; donuts need a little space to puff up evenly, and cooking in batches takes just a few extra minutes.
03 -
  • If your biscuit dough is still cold from the fridge, cut the holes while it's cold but let the donuts sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before frying—they'll puff even more evenly.
  • Double-check that your air fryer basket is at room temperature before spraying; cold metal can make the spray bead up instead of coating evenly.
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