Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Donuts are soft, golden treats with a gooey caramel center that’s absolutely irresistible. Made with biscuit dough and just a few ingredients, they come together quickly in the air fryer—no deep frying needed. Perfect for a sweet breakfast, dessert, or anytime indulgence!
Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Donuts are a deliciously indulgent treat that’s surprisingly easy to make at home!
Using refrigerated biscuit dough, each donut is filled with soft, melty caramel and air fried until golden and fluffy.
Finished with a dusting of sugar or a drizzle of glaze, these donuts deliver that bakery-style sweetness with a gooey surprise inside—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you’re craving something extra special.
✅ Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- 🍩 Gooey caramel center – A sweet surprise in every bite.
- 🌪️ No deep frying needed – Air fryer makes it quick and mess-free.
- 🕒 Ready in under 15 minutes – Perfect for a fast treat!
- 🛒 Minimal ingredients – Uses simple store-bought biscuit dough.
- 🎉 Fun and crowd-pleasing – Great for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients Needed
- Pizza Dough: Use pre-made or homemade pizza dough
- Apples: Use peeled, diced apples
- Butter: Use unsalted butter for the best flavor
- Caramel Sauce: You can also use caramel squares, unwrapped
- Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: For the coating
- Ground Cinnamon, Apple Pie Spice
How To Make Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Donuts
Step One: Start by peeling and dicing the apples, then add 1/2 teaspoon of butter to a small skillet or saucepan and saute them for a couple of minutes until they are softened. Add the apple pie spice and caramel sauce and remove from heat.
Step Two: Roll out your pizza dough on a flat surface or a cutting board. Lay out the pizza dough so they’re about 6 inches long and about 2 inches wide (6×2). You can use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough.
Step Three: Place the caramel apple mixture down the center of the dough, leaving space on both sides. Then use your fingers, and pinch the dough together. Then create a circle shape with your dough, and pinch the ends together.
Step Four: Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper or nonstick cooking spray. And then, add your donuts to the air fryer basket, set the air fryer temperature to 350 degrees F, and set the cooking time for 8-10 minutes; remove when golden brown.
Step Five: Brush the top of the donuts with melted butter, then dip them into the cinnamon sugar; set for a couple of minutes on a wire rack before serving.
🍩 Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Donuts Recipe Tips
🧊 Use cold caramel candies – This helps prevent the caramel from leaking out during cooking.
🥐 Seal dough tightly – Pinch the edges well so the filling stays inside.
🌪️ Don’t overcrowd the basket – Give each donut room to rise and brown evenly.
⏱️ Keep an eye on cook time – They go from golden to overdone quickly!
🍬 Dust or glaze while warm – Toppings stick best when the donuts are fresh and hot.
Storing, Freezing & Reheating
- 🧊 Storing: Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. 🍩 For longer freshness, refrigerate and reheat before serving.
- ❄️ Freezing: Freeze cooled donuts in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. 🧊 Thaw at room temperature or reheat directly from frozen.
- 🔥 Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes until warm and gooey inside. 🌪️ Avoid microwaving, as it may make the dough rubbery.
❓ Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Donuts Recipe FAQs
🍬 Can I use soft caramel candies for the filling? Yes! Soft caramels like Werther’s or Kraft work great—just keep them chilled before stuffing to prevent melting too quickly.
🌪️ What temperature should I air fry the donuts at? Air fry at 350°F for about 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
🥐 Can I use crescent roll dough instead of biscuit dough?
Yes, just be sure to seal the edges well so the caramel doesn’t leak during cooking.
🧊 Can I make them ahead of time? You can prep them ahead and refrigerate until ready to air fry—just bring them to room temp first for even cooking.
🔥 How do I reheat leftover donuts? Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 minutes to bring back the gooey center and fluffy texture.
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Air Fryer Caramel Stuffed Donuts
Description
Ingredients
Caramel Stuffed Donuts Ingredients:
- 1 package pizza dough, or 1/2 pound of prepared pizza dough
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
Topping:
- 1/4 cup Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, unsalted, melted
Instructions
- Start by peeling and dicing the apples, then add 1/2 teaspoon of butter to a small skillet or saucepan and saute them for a couple of minutes until they are softened. Add the apple pie spice and caramel sauce and remove from heat.
- Roll out your pizza dough on a flat surface or a cutting board. Lay out the pizza dough so they're about 6 inches long and about 2 inches wide (6×2). You can use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough.
- Place the caramel apple mixture down the center of the dough, leaving space on both sides. Then use your fingers, and pinch the dough together. Then create a circle shape with your dough, and pinch the ends together.
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper or nonstick cooking spray. And then, add your donuts to the air fryer basket, set the air fryer temperature to 350 degrees F, and set the cooking time for 8-10 minutes; remove when golden brown.
- Brush the top of the donuts with melted butter, then dip them into the cinnamon sugar; set for a couple of minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray, optional
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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