Air Fryer, Easy Maple Frosted Donuts

This is one of the greatest baking hacks, I have come across in recent history, the donut making started innocently enough, when I was experimenting with my air fryer, and remembered my mother baking these in a skillet, and I thought why not?

So this was the result of our first air fryer recipe: 

My kids were pretty happy as was I since I found a new and easy breakfast food.

These donuts are great, you do not need to play with flour or yeast, and you can get them to your table in about 7 minutes. More if you are frosting and decorating them. This also saves you a stop at Dunkin Donuts (my favorite, since I am a Boston gal) and my husband’s favorite Krispy Kreme (since he is a Mid-western guy)

My mother was a great baker, she baked every evening so that we would have something delicious to bring to school the next day. Back in the olden days, we actually walked and during those walks, we ate our breakfast, as we were always running late.

My kids have the same problem, we are always running late. My youngest son commutes half an hour to school, so he always eats in the car. My oldest one is barely making it to school on time, so he eats,  in the car, while my husband is driving him.  Both my husband and I try to gulp our coffee down during the commutes. He eats on the way to work, I prefer to wait and eat alone when I get home. And I usually sit and figure out what I am going to make for my blog that day.

I have a long laundry list of items, I would like to make, so if you have any suggestions, I am always open to them.

Kitchen Items Used: (Note: Affiliate links are included in this post)

Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Vortex (Today< I used the OMNI)

J.A. Henckels 6-Inch High Carbon Stainless Steel Chef’s Kitchen Knife

 Stainless Steel Measuring Cups, 5 Piece Set

Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set-6 Piece Stackable Set with Spout

Anchor Glass Measuring Set–This is one of the handiest tools in the Kitchen 

OXO Good Grips 12 Inch Stainless-Steel Locking Tongs

EVOO Air Fryer, Best Friend

Pans, I had a hard time finding pans that fit, but then one day, I ran around this amazing, which even includes a muffin tin, talk about a score!

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Air Fryer, Easy Maple Frosted Donuts

Air Fryer, Easy Maple Frosted Donuts

Just like my grandmother used to make them, the only difference is they are not deep fried in oil. While they not be as Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme, they wil give a perfect and easy breakfast for any family member. I found that you get a better result if you soak them in butter. (Of course, LOL)

• Author: ForkToSpoon.com
• Prep Time: 5
• Cook Time: 10
• Total Time: 15
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Baked Goods
• Method: Air Fryer
• Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

Donuts:

• 1 package Grands Biscuits
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Maple Icing:

• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon maple extract

Instructions

1. Start by separating your biscuits.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan over the stove.
3. Dip your biscuit into the butter, and leave for about a minute.
4. Then place your buttered biscuits on the air fryer tray or basket (both sprayed with olive oil, so they don’t stick)
5. Set the temperaure to 350 degree F, (air fryer setting) for 5 minutes.
6. Then flip the biscuits and air fry for 1 minute at 250 degrees F (air fryer setting) so both sides have  chance to get browned. if you need longer than a minute, add another minute. The exact time is going to depend on your air fryer.
7. Then in a small bowl, add the melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar and maple extract, mix until smooth.
8. Spread the icing over the donuts.
9. Plate, serve and enjoy!

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