Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Printable)

Fluffy biscuit dough donuts air-fried until golden and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Ready in under 20 minutes.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes to ensure proper cooking temperature.
02 - Remove biscuits from the can. Using a small round cutter or bottle cap, cut out the center of each biscuit to form donut shapes; reserve centers for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
04 - Arrange 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 cooking, until golden brown and puffed.
06 - While donuts cook, mix granulated sugar and ground 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 centers for donut holes, reducing cook time for holes to approximately 3 to 4 minutes.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The entire process from can to plate takes less than twenty minutes perfect for impatient sweet cravings
  • You get that warm sugary donut shop experience right at home without a pot of hot oil or complicated yeast dough
02 -
  • Working quickly while the donuts are hot is crucial because the cinnamon sugar will not stick properly once they cool down
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or your donuts will cook unevenly and lose that perfect shape
03 -
  • Pat those donut holes dry with a paper towel before tossing them in cinnamon sugar to prevent clumping
  • Let the melted butter cool slightly so it does not melt your sugar coating right off
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