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A plate of colorful air fryer donuts topped with icing and various sprinkles

4 Ingredients Air Fryer Donuts

Light, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet, these Air Fryer Donuts are a true game-changer. Made with just four simple ingredients and no need for deep frying, they deliver all the joy of a classic donut with none of the mess. Whether
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 donuts
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Biscuit cutter or small round cookie cutter bottle cap or knife can be used as alternatives
  • Small bowl
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Pastry brush optional, for butter application

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 2 TBSP melted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes.
    Separate the biscuit dough and use a small round cutter to create the donut shape, reserving the centers to make donut holes.
    Hands shaping raw donut dough rings on a floured wooden board
  • Place the donuts in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don't touch. Cook in batches if necessary.
    Air fry for 5–6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
    Air fryer basket filled with golden-brown donuts after cooking
  • Immediately brush the hot donuts with melted butter.
    In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Roll each donut in the mixture until fully coated.
    Plate of golden air fryer donuts coated in cinnamon sugar
  • Serve warm and enjoy!
    Stack of warm cinnamon-sugar air fryer donuts on a white plate

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Notes

Nutrient Amount per Serving (1 donut)
Calories 220
Carbohydrates 26g
Protein 3g
Fat 12g
Serving Size ~65g
Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
Sodium 450mg
Potassium 70mg
Fiber 1g
Sugar 10g
Vitamin A 120 IU
Vitamin C 0mg
Calcium 20mg
Iron 1.2mg

Cooking Tips

  • For extra crispy donuts, air fry an additional minute.
  • Add a glaze or dip in melted chocolate for a different twist.
  • If you don’t have a biscuit cutter, a bottle cap or knife works fine.
  • Use parchment paper liners in your air fryer to avoid sticking.
Keyword Air Fryer, Snack, Vegetarian