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Jelly Filled Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts

Name: Jelly Filled Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 1 can buttermilk biscuits (found in the dairy department); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 tablespoon butter, melted, unsalted; 6 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry jam, seedless

Author: Laurie Fleming
Published: January 27, 2021

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Make these jelly filled Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts the next time you crave a healthier jelly donut option! Thanks to the air fryer, enjoy this delicious dessert without all the excess oil. Say goodbye to sugary fried dough and hello to fresh air fryer donuts with biscuits.

Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts

In the mood for donuts but don’t want to fry them? I have a fool-proof recipe that will make your mouth water. These air fryer biscuit donuts are a delicious treat and so easy to make.

They take only about 15 minutes to make – including baking time – and my recipe yields six jumbo-sized donuts. I also use a special ingredient to make things even easier. If you have an air fryer, this is a must-try!

Jelly donuts are a classic dessert that never goes out of style. My air fryer version is accessible and makes preparing homemade filled donuts so simple and quick. You can use strawberry or raspberry jelly and a light cinnamon sugar coating on top.

Making air fryer donuts from Grands Biscuits (AKA my special ingredient!) is such a great hack. Use this recipe the next time you want to make breakfast or a special dessert at home. This one is also great for a festive morning meal after the holidays!

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Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Donuts From Grands Biscuits

Family-friendly
Easy to make
Simple ingredients
Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert
Make with your favorite jelly

Watch How to Make Air Fryer Donuts with Biscuits

Ingredients Needed

Using Pillsbury Grands Biscuits as the base of your air fryer jelly donuts is the ultimate time-saver! No need to worry about making the dough yourself. You’ll need just a handful of other ingredients before getting started.

For complete ingredients and quantities, as well as the nutritional information, keep on scrolling until you get to the bottom with a printable recipe card.

Pillsbury Grand Biscuits: The key to making these jelly donuts the easy way. I like Southern Homestyle, but you can use your favorite variety to make air fryer donuts from Grand Biscuits as long as they aren’t the “flaky layer” ones.
Jam: Use your favorite! Strawberry, raspberry, blueberry… all of these (and more!) fruit jams are on the table.
Melted Butter: I usually roll the air fried donuts in some melted butter before adding the cinnamon sugar coating — it helps everything stick.
Granulated Sugar & Ground Cinnamon: Your sweet garnish! Would it really be a jelly donut without a coating of sugar?

How To Make Air Fryer Jelly Donuts

Below you’ll find the step-by-step instructions on how to make jelly filled air fryer donuts from biscuits. Refer to the pictures if you get confused — that’s what they’re there for!

overhead process shot: air fryer donuts with biscuits in the air fryer basket

Step 1: Prepare the biscuits

Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray so the biscuits don’t stick, then place into the air fryer basket.

Air fry for 7 minutes at 350 degrees F.

overhead process shot: brushing butter on biscuits in air fryer

Step 2: Make the cinnamon sugar coating

While the donuts are air frying, add the sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl and mix.

Place the butter in another bowl and microwave until it’s melted.

process shot: dipping an air fryer jelly donut into the cinnamon sugar

Step 3: Assemble the filled donuts

Fill your injector up with strawberry jelly. I mixed mine in a small bowl until it was loosened to make it easier to work with.

As the donuts come out of the air fryer, roll them in the butter, then the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Use the injector to fill with jelly. Enjoy!

overhead: air fryer biscuit donuts with a jelly injector visible

Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts Pro Tips

Use Cooking Spray: And don’t be shy about it! To keep your donuts from sticking to the air fryer basket, use a generous amount of cooking spray. You can also line the basket with parchment paper if you want to be extra careful.
Let the Butter Cool: Don’t dunk your jelly donuts directly into the hot melted butter. Let it cool just slightly first — the cinnamon sugar will stick a lot better!
You don’t technically need an injector to fill jelly donuts, but if you’re going to make these repeatedly, it’s best to have the best tools on hand for the job! In the past, I’ve filled a Ziploc bag with strawberry jam and then cut the tip off, and it worked just fine.
Storage Tips: Air fryer donuts from Grand Biscuits are best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days, or up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Use your air fryer to reheat if you need to. Set it to 320 degrees F and heat in a single layer for about 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.

FAQs

Can I use flaky layer biscuits in this recipe?

You can if that’s all you can find, but I strongly recommend using a regular biscuit for my jelly donuts recipe. As you fill the donuts with the jam, the flaky layers will come apart. For air-fried biscuit donuts, reach for the regular biscuits.

What kind of jelly is used in jelly donuts?

You can use any of your favorite jams or preserves for this recipe. I used strawberry jam, which is my son’s favorite. My other son’s favorite jelly donut uses raspberry preserves because he loves the jelly donuts at Dunkin’, although those donuts are made with a blend of apple and raspberry jelly filling. Feel free to use your own favorite or whatever you have on hand!

Are jelly donuts the same as sufganiyot?

They’re very similar but not quite the same. If you’re unfamiliar with sufganiyot, it’s a Jewish jelly donut typically served at Hanukkah. It’s made by frying and filling the dough with jam and then coating it with powdered sugar. You can use this recipe to make them, but replace the cinnamon sugar coating with powdered sugar.

Are air fried donuts better than deep fried?

It all depends on your preference! The best part about making air fryer donuts with biscuits is that you don’t have to worry about any excess oil. That said, the texture and feel of your end results will be a bit different than deep fried donuts. I personally like the lighter texture.

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