1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts (Print Version)

Fluffy donuts air-fried to golden perfection and coated with cinnamon sugar in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Donuts

01 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
02 - Nonstick cooking spray

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (60 g)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
02 - Separate the biscuit dough into 8 individual biscuits and cut a 1-inch diameter hole in the center of each biscuit using a small round cutter to form donut shapes.
03 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Place the donuts in a single layer inside the basket and air fry for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and puffed. Cook in batches if necessary.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
06 - Brush the hot donuts with melted butter on all sides, then toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
07 - Serve the donuts warm. Repeat the process with remaining donuts and biscuit holes as desired.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • They're genuinely done in under 10 minutes from cold fridge to cinnamon-sugar coating, which makes them perfect for weekend mornings or unexpected cravings.
  • Using biscuit dough means no starter, no proofing, no fussy yeast timing—just open a can and move forward.
  • The air fryer gives you that crispy-outside, fluffy-inside texture without deep frying your kitchen in oil.
  • You end up with donut holes too, which somehow taste even better than the full-sized ones.
02 -
  • The moment they come out of the air fryer is critical—don't let them cool more than 30 seconds before brushing with butter, or the butter will sit on top instead of being absorbed by the warm dough.
  • Flipping halfway isn't just a suggestion; it's what prevents one side from browning too dark while the other side stays pale and slightly dense.
  • If you're making multiple batches, let the air fryer cool for just one minute between rounds so the temperature stays consistent.
03 -
  • Buy the biscuit dough cold and keep it refrigerated until the moment you open it; cold dough is easier to cut and holds its shape better in the cutter.
  • If you're doubling the recipe, prep all the coating ingredients ahead so you're not scrambling while donuts pile up hot from the air fryer.
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