Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts (Print)

Golden, fluffy donuts coated in sweet cinnamon sugar. Made from biscuit dough in an air fryer—ready in 18 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)

→ Coating

02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
04 - 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Remove the biscuits from the can. Using a small round cutter or bottle cap, cut out the center of each biscuit to form a donut shape; reserve the centers for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Arrange the donut shapes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. (You may need to cook in batches.)
05 - Air fry for 5–6 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and puffed.
06 - While the donuts are cooking, mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl.
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 about 3–4 minutes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can go from craving to first bite in under twenty minutes without leaving the house.
  • The air fryer gives you that golden, lightly crisp outside without a drop of frying oil.
  • Kids love punching out the centers, and honestly, so do adults.
02 -
  • Do not skip the butter step, without it the cinnamon sugar just slides right off and you lose all that flavor.
  • Flip the donuts halfway through or one side stays pale and doughy while the other gets too dark.
03 -
  • Work quickly after air frying, the donuts coat best when they are still warm and slightly tacky.
  • If you do not have a small cutter, use the cap from a water bottle or even a shot glass.
  • Let the air fryer cool slightly between batches or the second round may cook unevenly.
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