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Air Fryer Maple Bar Donuts, golden and crispy, topped with a sweet maple glaze, ready to enjoy for breakfast or as a snack.

Air Fryer Maple Bar Donuts

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Air fryer maple bar donuts made with canned biscuits stretched into bars, brushed with butter, air fried until golden and dipped in a thick maple glaze. Bakery-style maple bars in about 20 minutes, no yeast or deep frying.

Ingredients 

Ingredients: Maple bars

  • 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuits, 16.3 oz large refrigerated biscuits, such as Pillsbury Grands (8 biscuits)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Olive or avocado oil spray, for the basket

Ingredients: Maple glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
  • 3 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
  • 1 pinch salt, about 1/8 teaspoon

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 3 minutes.
  • Separate the biscuits. Stretch each one into an oblong about 5 inches long and 2 inches wide, then press it to an even thickness.
  • Brush both sides of each bar with melted butter.
  • Lightly spray the basket. Place 3 to 4 bars in a single layer with space between them.
  • Air fry at 360°F for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and puffed. Check at 4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining bars.
  • While the bars cook, whisk the powdered sugar, maple syrup, maple extract, milk and salt until smooth and thick. Adjust with milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  • Cool the bars for 2 to 3 minutes. Dip the top of each bar in the glaze, let the excess drip off, and place on a wire rack.
  • Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Air fryer (basket or oven style)
  • Pastry Brush
  • Small microwave-safe bowl (for melting the butter)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Tongs or a thin spatula, for flipping
  • Olive or avocado oil spray
  • parchment liners (optional)

Notes

  • For a thicker glaze layer, let the first coat set for 5 minutes and dip again.
  • In an air fryer oven, use the middle rack and add 1 minute if needed.
  • Store in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat at 300°F for 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 98IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg