Sink your teeth into these sweet and fluffy air fryer glazed biscuit donuts. They’re made completely from scratch and taste just like they came from your favorite donut shop.
These donuts don’t require special ingredients or equipment and are perfect for a quick and satisfying snack. Plus, they’re so cute and festive that they would be great for entertaining! Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Glazed Biscuit Donuts
To put it simply, they are amazing! They make a great breakfast or dessert, and they only take a few minutes to make.
Everyone has a day when they need something sweet to start their morning—this recipe is perfect if you’re having one of those days.
These donuts are also great for holiday-themed desserts. You can add any sprinkles you want for a special Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and even Christmas treat!
If you are looking for some other great Air Fryer Donut Recipes, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER BANANA DONUTS, AIR FRYER COPYCAT KRISPY KREME DONUTS, AIR FRYER STRAWBERRY JELLY DONUTS, and AIR FRYER CHOCOLATE FUDGE DONUTS.
What Is An Air Fryer Donut?
There are two types of donuts: traditional homemade donuts and biscuit donuts!
Air fryer donuts are made with the help of a special donut pan, which we do not use when making biscuit donuts normally. This allows you to get a perfect batch of donuts without the need for any oil. It also makes them a healthy and delicious alternative.
What Are Biscuit Donuts?
Biscuit donuts are not new, although they have become increasingly popular with the rise of air fryers. Both are commonly found in most Southern households. While both are delicious, they can often be time-consuming to make from scratch.
My grandmother was making biscuit donuts back in the 1950s, with my mom and her sisters and brothers. They were traditionally fried in a hot skillet filled with oil.
Making air fryer donuts with biscuit dough is the perfect way to make biscuit donuts since it doesn’t require much oil. As a result, they are considered relatively healthy.
This Air Fryer Glazed Biscuit Donuts recipe combines the best of both worlds into one easy-to-make dish. Plus, these homemade donuts are much healthier than their store-bought counterparts. So, what are you waiting for? Start making your yummy donuts today!
Ingredients Needed
Donuts from biscuit dough are the best things to make in the air fryer. They are so easy and only require a few ingredients. To get started making these Air Fryer Glazed Biscuit Donuts, you’ll need:
- Biscuits: You can make air fryer donuts with biscuit dough from any brand. You can use any refrigerated biscuits from Trader Joe’s, Aldi’s, or even Pillsbury Grand Biscuits!
- Butter: Use unsalted butter for the best flavor!
- Confectionary Sugar: This sugar is used to make the donut glaze.
- Milk: If you have a milk allergy, you can use oat milk, almond milk, or even lactose-free milk.
How To Make Air Fryer Glazed Biscuit Donuts in 6 Steps
Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Cut Them
Layout the biscuits on a cutting board. Then, using your biscuit cutter, cut the center out.
Soak Them In Butter
Melt your butter and soak your biscuits in it for a minute or two. This is a great way to make them more donut-like. As you dip them, place them in your air fryer basket or air fryer oven tray. Both should be greased with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Air Fry Them
Place the basket or tray with the donuts into your air fryer (middle shelf if you’re using an air fryer oven). Set the timer for 4 minutes at 330 degrees F, according to the air fryer setting. Remove the Air Fryer Glazed Biscuit Donuts when golden brown.
Make The Glaze
Mix your confectionary sugar and milk in a small bowl to make the biscuit donut glaze. Add one tablespoon of milk at a time until you have a glaze to dip the donuts in. You don’t want it to be extremely runny, but it shouldn’t be too hard.
FAQs
Yes, you can cook Pillsbury dough biscuits in an air fryer. Pillsbury is a great choice for making air fryer donuts with biscuit dough.
Yes, biscuit donuts made in the air fryer are delicious! They can also be considered relatively healthy than traditional biscuits fried in oil.
Both air-fried and deep-fried donuts taste great! Air-fried donuts can be considered healthier since the air fryer cuts back on the oil. Instead, the fryer circulates air evenly around the donut to create a crispy exterior.
If you have any donuts left over, place them into an airtight container and leave them at room temperature. They will harden as they cool, so for best results, eat within the first couple of hours after you make them.
Air Fryer Glazed Biscuit Donuts are so much better warm! If you have any leftovers, place them into the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 300 degrees F. Reheat for 2 to 3 minutes or until warmed through.
You will have to make a new batch of glaze since reheating will melt off what’s already there. But a new glaze will really help to freshen up your Air Fryer Glazed Biscuit Donuts!
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Air Fryer Glazed Biscuit Donuts
Description
Ingredients
- 1 package biscuits (refrigerator)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Layout the biscuits on a cutting board, and then using your biscuit cutter, cut the center out.
- Melt your butter, which is a great way to get them to be more donut-like than a biscuit.
- Soak your biscuit in for a minute or two.
- As you dip them, please place them in your air fryer basket or air fryer oven tray. Both should be greased with cooking spray.
- Place them into your air fryer (middle shelf if you have an oven) and set the timer for 4 to 6 minutes at 330 degrees F, air fryer setting.
- Remove when golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix your confectionary sugar and milk. Add 1 tablespoon of milk in at a time until you have a glaze that you can dip the donuts in. You want it not extremely runny, but not hard either.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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Lando
Super easy and tasty! My 6 year old loved helping me make these.
Aryn
These worked really well in a pinch! Helped that sweet tooth during this self isolation. I added 1/2 tsp of vanilla to the icing sugar and reduced part of the milk. I also just left the biscuits whole took maybe an extra 30 seconds to a minute longer to cook.
Nancy
That’s a great idea ! Thanks !!
Debra Street-Woodcroft
I read your reply on FB to the person who was being a biatch about you not making these from scratch. Touché unless you are June Clever who has the time. Keep on with fun simplified goodies.
I am forever grateful for the FB page. I actually began using my AF after it sat on the floor for 2 years. Thank you.
Deb