1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts (Printable Format)

Fluffy donuts air-fried to golden with cinnamon sugar coating for a quick, delightful treat.

# What's Needed:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Separate the biscuit dough into 8 individual biscuits. Use a 1-inch diameter round cutter to cut a hole in the center of each biscuit, creating a donut shape. Reserve the dough centers for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
04 - Place donuts in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and puffed. Cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl and mix thoroughly.
06 - Brush the hot donuts evenly with melted butter on all sides, then immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat completely.
07 - Serve the donuts warm. Repeat the cooking and coating process with remaining donuts and donut holes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The shortcut that actually feels like a real treat
  • Warm sugary donuts in less time than it takes to order delivery
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  • Working quickly while donuts are hot makes all the difference for coating adherence
  • A single layer in the air fryer prevents steaming which leads to soggy dough
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  • Flip donuts with tongs rather than a fork to avoid puncturing the dough
  • Let them cool for literally 30 seconds before coating so the butter does not drip off
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