Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts — Who doesn’t love a delicious, warm donut? And with an air fryer, you can make them at home without all the guilt! This recipe for air fryer donuts with chocolate glaze is simple and quick to follow, and the end result is mouth-watering. So put on your apron, and let’s get started!

Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts
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Today, we are making Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts. Everyone loves donuts, but not everyone loves to sit and wait for the donuts to rise in the morning. If you have an air fryer, you know this is one of the greatest baking hacks. Today, I present to you the Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Donut, which is ready in about 5 minutes.

I have been eating these air fryer biscuit donuts, ever since I got an air fryer, and I am hooked.

What Are Biscuit Donuts?

Have you ever heard of biscuit donuts? They are a type of pastry that is made from biscuit dough that are either deep=fried, or air-fried and shaped into a donut shape. Biscuit donuts are often coated in a sugar or cinnamon-sugar mixture and served with butter or jam. They are popular in the Southern United States, where they are known as “biscuits and gravy” donuts.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts

  • Biscuits
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Milk
  • Pure Vanilla Extract

How To Make Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts

Start by preparing the biscuit dough for the air fryer.  Today, I used Trader Joe’s Biscuits, I find that they are sweeter, if you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you, then my second favorite is Buttermilk Biscuits.

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Open up the package, then, use a biscuit cutter and cut out the middle. You can either make the holes into one big donut, as well as, use these later to make mini donuts, munchkins.

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Then, spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray, do not use non-stick spray on your basket.  Then, place your biscuit dough (I needed to do it in 2 batches, as you don’t want them crowded)

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Lastly, set the temperature to 350 degrees F, for 5 minutes. Then, after 5 minutes, remove the biscuits, place on a cutting board, and place the second batch in the air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts

Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, mix together the powdered sugar,  vanilla, and milk. Mix well, until everything is well blended. Then, mix well.  Wait a few minutes, until the donuts are cooled, and then spread the vanilla frosting on the donuts.

Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts

FAQ’s:

How To Store:

The best way to make air fryer biscuit donuts is the same day you want to eat them. Nothing is better than a fresh donut, straight from the air fryer. A great advantage of the air fryer is you can make one donut or ten donuts. So, if you want two donuts make two donuts. Place any unused biscuit dough into a sealed container or Ziploc bag, for later.

What Biscuit Dough Works Best?

My favorite is Trader Joe’s Biscuit dough, it’s light and fluffy. My other favorite would be Pillsbury Grands.

Any Tips to Make The Best Biscuit Donuts?

Way before the rage of the air fryers, grandmothers in the South were making biscuit donuts in a skillet. With lots and lots of oil. I found after about two years of playing with biscuit donuts, that if you dredge them into melted butter, before placing them into the air fryer, they come out SO much better.

How Do You Heat Up A Donut In An Air Fryer?

Everyone loves a warm donut, but who has time to heat one up in an oven? Not to worry, your air fryer can do the trick!

Place your donuts into the air fyrer basket and set the temperuar efor 300 degrees F, anad heat until your dounuts are warmed up! This will work with either homemade or store-bough donuts!

Wait a few minutes, until the donuts are cooled, and then spread the vanilla frosting on the donuts.

How Do You Cut Donuts Without A Donut Cutter?

Donuts are delicious, but they can be a pain to cut. Without a donut cutter, it can be difficult to get that perfect shape.

You can always use a bottlecap or a small round object. I love my biscuit cutters, and they come in really handy when cooking with the air fyrer!

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Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts

Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts

Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts

5 from 5 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts are a fun and easy way to make donuts at home. There is no yeast involved so these come together quickly, and the air fryer does all the work for you! These are perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Serve with coffee or tea for a delicious treat your guests will love. Enjoy!

Ingredients 

  • 1 package Biscuit Dough

Vanilla Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Use a biscuit cutter and cut out the middle. You can use these later to make mini donuts.
  • Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  • Place your biscuit dough into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 5 minutes.
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  • After 5 minutes, remove the biscuits, place on a cutting board, and place the second batch in the air fryer basket
    Air Fryer Donuts With Chocolate Glaze Recipe
  • Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, mix together the powdered sugar,  vanilla, and milk. Mix well, until everything is well blended.
  • Wait a few minutes, until the donuts are cooled, and then spread the vanilla frosting on the donuts.
    Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!
    Air Fryer Vanilla Glazed Biscuit Donuts

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Biscuit Cutter

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 546mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 7IUCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

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