Cinnamon Sugar Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
Description
Fluffy, golden biscuit donuts coated in a buttery cinnamon sugar crust — made in just 5 minutes with 4 ingredients. No deep frying, no yeast, no mess. These actually taste like donuts!
Ingredients
- 16.3 ounces refrigerated biscuit dough, (Pillsbury Grands recommended)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F for 2–3 minutes. Spray basket with olive or coconut oil spray.
- Open biscuit can and separate dough. Use a 1-inch round cutter or bottle cap to punch a hole in the center of each biscuit. Save the holes.
- Pour melted butter into a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of each raw donut in butter, letting excess drip off.
- Place 3–4 butter-coated donuts in a single layer in the basket (not touching). Air fry at 360°F for 4–5 minutes, flip, then cook another 3–4 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cook in batches.
- Air fry donut holes at 360°F for 3–4 minutes, flipping once, until golden.
- While donuts cook, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- As each donut comes out hot, immediately roll in cinnamon sugar. Roll a second time for a thicker coat. Place on a cooling rack. Repeat with all batches.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Equipment
- Air Fryer, Basket or Oven-Style
- Parchment Paper, or Cooking Spray
- Biscuit Cutter
Notes
Tips & notes
- Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk = chewier, denser. Flaky Layers = lighter, pull-apart. Both work great.
- Do NOT use Pam or soy-lecithin sprays — they can damage air fryer nonstick coating. Use olive or coconut oil spray.
- Don't overcrowd the basket — leave space between each donut for the air to circulate.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar while HOT — it won't stick properly if donuts cool first.
- Use turbinado (raw) sugar instead of granulated for a crunchier, caramelized crust.
- Store in airtight container at room temp up to 2 days. Reheat in air fryer at 300°F for 2–3 min, then re-roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Freeze uncoated donuts up to 2 months. Thaw, reheat, then coat in fresh cinnamon sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 545mgPotassium: 133mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg