Ultimate Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze Recipe

Enjoy the flavors of your favorite donut shop without leaving your kitchen. This is the only air fryer donuts with glaze recipe you’ll ever need.

Homemade donuts are delicious and easy to make for a tasty breakfast or satisfying dessert. These addictive little treats are simple to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Plus, thanks to the air fryer, they’re healthier than traditional fried donuts. So why not give them a try today? You won’t be disappointed!

Nothing is better in the morning than chocolate frosted donuts, regardless of age. Whether you are 3 or 50, they make a morning extra special. And thanks to this recipe, you don’t have to leave your house to eat them.

This is one of the simplest donuts with chocolate glaze recipes you will ever make.

My kids are not breakfast eaters, but they come running the minute I make these donuts. They pair nicely with a cold glass of milk or a great hot cup of coffee.

Besides the taste, the best thing about these donuts is that they take about 10 minutes to make from start to finish. Trust me, this will be the best Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze Recipe you’ll ever make.

How-To Video

If you’re a visual learner, watch this video to see how to make biscuit donuts in the air fryer.

What Are Biscuit Donuts?

They’re like regular biscuits but in the shape of a donut and deep-fried instead of baked. But, in our case, we’re using an air fryer.

These donuts have been made for generations! That’s because the biscuit dough is easy to work with and fries perfectly, resulting in a delicious, doughy treat for breakfast or dessert.

Biscuit donuts are quicker to make than traditional ones. Anyone who has ever made classic doughnuts knows they can be a bit of a process. There is the doughnut mixture to make, the deep-frying process, and then making the frosting or glaze. But what if I told you there was an easy way to make delicious and fluffy doughnuts without all that fuss?

The air fryer allows you to make perfect doughnuts every time with little effort. They are healthier than traditional fried doughnuts because they are cooked using less oil.

Ready to try them for yourself? Here’s how to make this delicious Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze Recipe.

Ingredients Needed

To make the biscuits and chocolate glaze recipe for donuts, you’ll need:

Remember, the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list for this recipe, as well as the nutritional information, can be found below in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

⦁ Refrigerated Dough Biscuits: Skip the measuring and stirring and just use a can of refrigerated biscuit dough. Any brand will work.
⦁ Powdered Sugar: This is the base of the sweet chocolate glaze.
⦁ Unsweetened Baking Cocoa: This is an essential ingredient if you want your glaze to have a chocolate flavor.
⦁ Butter: This makes the glaze rich; use salted butter for the best flavor.
⦁ Milk: Any type of milk will taste delicious in the glaze.
⦁ Pure Vanilla Extract: This rounds out the flavors in the glaze.

3-Step Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze Recipe

To make this Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze recipe, follow these three simple steps.

Step 1: Cut The Donuts

Use a biscuit cutter and cut out the middle of the dough. You can use these later to make mini donuts.

Step 2: Air Fry The Donuts

Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place your biscuit dough (I needed to do it in 2 batches, as you don’t want them crowded). Set the temperature to 350 degrees F, and set cook time for 4-5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the biscuits, place them on a cutting board, and place the second batch in the air fryer basket.

Step 3: Glaze The Donuts

Meanwhile, mix the powdered sugar, unsweetened baking cocoa, butter (melted), vanilla, and milk in a small mixing bowl. Mix well until everything is well blended. Wait a few minutes until the donuts are cooled, and then spread the chocolate frosting on the donuts.

5 Pro Tips for the Best Air Fryer Donuts with Chocolate Glaze Recipe

• Donut Holes: Don’t toss the donut holes! Roll the extra dough into balls and carefully drop them into the air fryer. They will only take about 3 to 5 minutes to cook.
• Cooking Spray: You can use any cooking spray without propellants. A spray with propellants has chemicals inside that can cause damage to your air fryer basket.
• Crowding: For perfectly cooked donuts, do not crowd your air fryer basket; otherwise, they will not cook up correctly.
• Flipping: Depending on which air fryer you own, you may need to flip the donuts halfway during the cooking process.
• Making These in An Air Fryer Oven: If you want to make these in an air fryer oven, make sure to put the shelf or rack in the middle of the oven so the top and inside of the donuts cook simultaneously.

Best Toppings for Chocolate Glazed Donuts

• Cinnamon-Sugar Topping: Give this chocolate glaze recipe for donuts a fun twist by dipping it in butter, and then topping it with cinnamon and sugar. This will give you an extra hit of flavor that is sure to please!
• Glazed Topping: Dipping donuts in a sweet and sugary glaze is an experience worth repeating. To make your own chocolate glaze recipe for donuts, mix powdered sugar with milk or vanilla and cocoa powder until it’s enough for dipping purposes. Make sure to add sprinkles afterward! You can also eliminate the cocoa powder for a classic vanilla glaze.

How to Decorate Air Fryer Donuts

Donuts are a delicious treat that you can enjoy at any time of the day. They are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. No matter when you choose to enjoy them, you can use a variety of glazes and toppings to add more flavor and fun.

For this donuts with chocolate glaze recipe, some great add-ons include:

• Chocolate Chips
• Sprinkles or Jimmies
• Chopped Nuts
• Coconut Flakes

How To Store Air Fryer Donuts

You can keep them in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature. These also freezer well, be sure to let them cool to room temperature, wrap them individually in saran wrap, and then place them into a freezer bag. They will keep for about 2 to 3 months.

If you are going to freeze these donuts, do not coat them in chocolate icing until they are thawed.

FAQs

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