These Air Fryer Puff Pastry Donuts are light, flaky, and golden, offering a quick and delicious homemade treat. Made in the air fryer, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a sweet, flaky snack.
Enjoy a flaky, golden treat in minutes with these Air Fryer Puff Pastry Donuts! Made with simple puff pastry and cooked in the air fryer, they’re light, buttery, and perfectly crisp on the outside while soft and tender inside.
Quick and easy to prepare, these donuts are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack anytime. Top them with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or glaze for a fun and customizable treat everyone will love.
Why You Will Love This Recipe!
- Quick & Easy – Ready in minutes with simple ingredients.
- Flaky & Light – Perfectly golden, buttery, and tender inside.
- Mess-Free – Air fryer eliminates the need for deep frying.
- Customizable Toppings – Dust with powdered sugar, cinnamon, or glaze.
- Perfect Anytime Treat – Great for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients Needed
- Puff pastry sheets – buttery, flaky dough that creates light, airy donuts.
- Egg: For the simple egg wash.
- Butter (optional) – adds richness and helps achieve a golden crust.
- Granulated sugar – provides sweetness and helps create a crisp coating.
- Ground cinnamon (optional) – adds warm, aromatic flavor to the donuts.
- Powdered sugar (optional) – perfect for dusting and finishing the donuts.
- Chocolate glaze (optional) – for a sweet, indulgent topping variation.
- Vanilla extract (optional) – enhances sweetness and adds a warm flavor note.
How To Make Easy Air Fryer Puff Pastry Donuts
Step One: Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions. Once thawed, roll out the pastry slightly to even out the folds. Use a donut cutter or two differently sized round cutters to cut out donut shapes from the pastry.
Step Two: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200°C). This ensures the pastry puffs up and gets a nice golden color.
Step Three: Lightly brush each puff pastry donut with the beaten egg. This will give them a beautiful golden finish.
Step Four: Place the donuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t touch for proper air circulation. Cook for about 8 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed. Flip halfway through cooking for even browning.
Air Fryer Puff Pastry Donuts Recipe Tips
- Thaw pastry properly – Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for even puffing.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket – Leave space between donuts for proper air circulation.
- Brush with egg wash – Gives donuts a beautiful golden finish.
- Flip halfway through cooking – Ensures even browning on both sides.
- Customize toppings – Try powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, glaze, or chocolate.
- Serve warm – Best enjoyed fresh for maximum flakiness and flavor.
Storing, Freezing & Make Ahead Instructions
- Storing: Store cooled donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Keep them separated with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Freezing: Wrap each donut individually in plastic wrap or foil and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Make Ahead: Cut and shape the donuts ahead of time, then refrigerate the raw pastry until ready to cook. Brush with egg wash and air fry just before serving for best results.
Air Fryer Puff Pastry Donuts Recipe Faqs
Do I need a donut pan for this recipe? No, you can use a donut cutter, cookie cutters, or even pipe the pastry directly onto parchment paper.
Can I use frozen puff pastry? Yes, but make sure it’s fully thawed before cutting and cooking for even puffing.
How do I prevent the donuts from sticking? Lightly spray the air fryer basket or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Can I add toppings? Absolutely! Try powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, glaze, or chocolate drizzle for extra flavor.
Can these donuts be made ahead? Yes, you can cut and shape the donuts in advance and refrigerate until ready to cook.
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Air Fryer Puff Pastry Donuts
Description
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Start by laying out the defrosted puff pastry on a flat surface. Then use your biscuit cutter and cut out the larger circle.
- Continue to cut out all of the circles until you run out of puff pastry. Then use the smaller biscuit cutter and cut the middle out. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
- As you cut them out, place them on a greased air fryer basket or greased air fryer tray.Then crack the egg, and place it into a small bowl. Use a fork to beat the egg.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash over the puff pastry. Place the air fryer basket or tray into the air fryer and set the temperature to 330 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- In one bowl, add the melted butter, and in another both mix the sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Then dip the donuts into melted butter and then into the sugar/cinnamon mixture.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Biscuit Cutter
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
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Diana
These were excellent and dare I say way too easy.
Monique
Omg….that is absolutely brilliant!