Craving warm homemade donuts without deep frying?
These quick biscuit donuts turn golden, fluffy, and sweet in minutes with a simple cinnamon coating and creamy icing everyone loves.
Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, pillowy donut with a golden-brown, crispy exterior that gives way to a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. These Air Fryer Canned Biscuit Donuts will satisfy your cravings for that perfect donut experience, and you won't believe how easy they are to make!
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Why This Recipe Works
Air Fryer Magic The first key to the success of this recipe is the remarkable air fryer. Its rapid, hot air circulation ensures that your donuts turn out perfectly golden on the outside while remaining tender inside. Say goodbye to deep frying with its mess and extra calories; the air fryer delivers the same delightful results with a fraction of the oil.
Biscuit Brilliance The second secret lies in the clever use of pre-made biscuit dough. It provides a quick and hassle-free shortcut to achieving the perfect donut texture. The biscuits puff up beautifully, creating that iconic donut shape while remaining incredibly soft and flaky. This approach not only saves you time but also guarantees consistently delicious results, making it an ideal recipe for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Whether you're a busy parent or a donut enthusiast, these air fryer donuts with biscuits are bound to become your go-to treat.
Ingredients
Biscuits: These fluffy dough discs are the heart of your donuts. You can use canned biscuits for convenience. Substitutes: Yeast dough or homemade biscuit dough.
Cooking Spray: Keeps your air fryer donuts from sticking to the basket. Substitutes: Oil or butter for greasing.
Sugar: Adds sweetness and that irresistible donut flavor. Substitutes: Honey or maple syrup.
Cinnamon: Gives your donuts a warm, cozy flavor. Substitutes: Nutmeg or pumpkin spice.
Icing: A simple mix of powdered sugar and milk to drizzle over your donuts. Substitutes: Chocolate glaze or caramel.
Tips
- Flatten the biscuits slightly before cooking to create the donut shape.
- Preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking.
- Brush donuts with melted butter before air frying for a golden finish.
- Experiment with different toppings like sprinkles or crushed nuts.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
How to Serve
Air fryer biscuits donuts are best served fresh and warm. You can enjoy them plain or get creative:
- Classic Glazed: Drizzle icing over the donuts for a traditional treat.
- Cinnamon Sugar: Toss donuts in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar for a sweet and spicy twist.
- Fruity Delight: Top with fruit preserves or fresh berries for a fruity burst.
FAQs
Can I make the donut holes too?
Absolutely. Cook the cut-out centers alongside the donuts for about 3 to 4 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through so they brown evenly.
Why is my icing too thick or too thin?
If it's too thick, add milk a few drops at a time. If it's too thin, mix in a little more powdered sugar until it reaches a smooth drizzling consistency.
How do I know when they're fully cooked?
The donuts should be puffed, golden brown, and no longer doughy in the center. If they're thicker, add another 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time.
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Ingredients
- 1 can biscuit dough refrigerated
- cooking spray
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar for the icing
- 2 tablespoons milk for the icing
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Open the biscuit can and separate the biscuits. Using your fingers, flatten the center of each biscuit to create a hole, forming the donut shape.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Dip each biscuit donut into the sugar-cinnamon mixture, coating both sides.
- Place the coated donuts in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them.
- Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 4-5 minutes, or until the donuts are golden brown and cooked through. You may need to cook them in batches.
- While the donuts are cooking, prepare the icing. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and milk until you have a smooth, drizzle-able consistency.
- Once the donuts are done, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool for a minute.
- Drizzle the icing over the warm donuts.
- Serve your homemade donuts and enjoy 🙂
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Notes
- Flatten the biscuits slightly before cooking to create the donut shape.
- Preheat your air fryer to ensure even cooking.
- Brush donuts with melted butter before air frying for a golden finish.
- Experiment with different toppings like sprinkles or crushed nuts.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
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