Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Printable)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
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 - Arrange donut shapes in single layer in 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 sugar and cinnamon together in shallow bowl.
07 - Immediately after air frying, brush each donut with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
08 - Repeat with remaining dough and centers for donut holes, reducing cook time for holes to about 3–4 minutes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These come together in under 20 minutes start to finish
  • The air fryer gives them that perfect golden crunch without the mess of deep frying
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
  • The sugar coating only sticks properly if the donuts are warm and freshly buttered
  • Do not skip the butter step or the cinnamon sugar will fall right off
03 -
  • Use a bottle cap if you do not have a donut cutter
  • Spray your air fryer basket between batches to prevent sticking
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