Air Fryer Cookie Monster Donuts

These Air Fryer Cookie Monster Donuts are soft, sweet, and packed with cookie-filled goodness in every bite. Made quickly in the air fryer, they’re a fun, playful dessert perfect for parties, holidays, or baking with kids.

These Air Fryer Cookie Monster Donuts are a fun, colorful treat that’s guaranteed to steal the show.

Soft, fluffy donuts get a bright blue glaze and are topped with crunchy cookie pieces, all made quickly in the air fryer without the mess of deep frying.

Perfect for kids’ parties, themed celebrations, or anytime you want a playful dessert that’s easy and totally irresistible.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Fun, colorful donuts that instantly grab attention.
• Soft, fluffy texture without deep frying.
• Quick and easy to make in the air fryer.
• Perfect for kids’ parties, birthdays, or themed treats.
• Loaded with cookie flavor in every bite.

Ingredients Needed

• All-Purpose Flour: Forms the base structure for soft donuts
• Ground Nutmeg: Adds warm flavor and classic donut taste
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the batter and helps browning
• Baking Powder: Helps donuts rise and stay fluffy
• Kosher Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor
• Whole Milk: Adds moisture for tender, soft donuts
• Egg: Binds ingredients and adds richness to batter
• Pure Vanilla Extract: Adds sweet aroma and boosts flavor
• Canola Oil: Keeps donuts moist without overpowering flavor

How To Make Air Fryer Cookie Monster Donuts

Step One: Lightly spray a donut pan with baking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, nutmeg, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, gently fold in the milk, egg, vanilla, and oil until just combined.

Step Two: Stir the dry ingredients until smooth and fully blended. Transfer the batter to a piping bag and fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full. Place the pan in the air fryer, set it to 320°F on the air fryer setting, and cook for 10–12 minutes.

Step Three: Remove from the air fryer and turn the pan over onto a wire rack and allow to cool.

Ingredients Needed For Blue Cookie Monster Frosting

• Butter: Softened butter for rich, creamy frosting base
• Powdered Sugar: Fine powdered sugar for smooth, fluffy icing
• Pure Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds sweet, classic bakery flavor
• Heavy Whipping Cream: Heavy cream creates light, pipeable frosting texture
• Sky Blue Gel Food Coloring: Sky blue gel coloring for Cookie Monster look
• Piping Bag with Large Star Tip: Piping bag with star tip for swirls
• Edible Eyes: Candy eyes for fun Cookie Monster donut faces

How To Make Cookie Monster Frosting

Step One: Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy whipping cream until creamy, smooth, and stiff, with peaks  Mix in the sky blue gel food coloring until color is thoroughly mixed in 

Step Two: Scoop the frosting into the piping bag and set it aside.

How To Assemble Air Fryer Cookie Monster Donuts

Step One: Once donuts are cooled, pipe dollops of frosting all over the top half of the donut Place two eyes in the top middle of the donut. 

Step Two: Cut a chocolate chip cookie in half and place the half cookie in the bottom corner of the donut, where it looks like the cookie is in the cookie monster’s mouth.

Step Three: Allow the frosting to harden for 30 minutes before enjoying!

Air Fryer Cookie Monster Donuts Recipe Tips

• Use a piping bag: Makes filling the donut cavities easier and cleaner.
• Don’t overfill: Fill each donut about ¾ full to prevent overflow while cooking.
• Check air fryer early: Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model.
• Cool completely before frosting: Ensures the frosting doesn’t melt and slide off.
• Decorate last: Add edible eyes and cookie pieces after frosting for best presentation.

Storing Instructions

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerate: Keep in the fridge for 3–4 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
• Freezing: Wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before adding frosting and decorations.

Other Cooking Methods

• Oven Method: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray and fill each cavity about ¾ full with batter. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
• Stovetop / Skillet Option: You can pan-fry the donuts in a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Cool completely before decorating.

Air Fryer Cookie Monster Donuts Recipe Faqs

Can I use store-bought frosting? Yes! Store-bought blue frosting works fine if you want to save time.

Can I make this gluten-free? Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for the all-purpose flour.

How do I keep the frosting from sliding off? Make sure donuts are completely cooled before piping or spreading frosting.

Can I make smaller or mini donuts? Yes, adjust air fryer time down to 6–8 minutes for mini sizes and watch closely.

How do I store leftovers? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for 3–4 days.

Can I freeze the donuts? Yes! Freeze unfrosted donuts in a single layer for up to 1 month. Thaw completely before decorating.

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