Got 5 Minutes? Make these Air Fryer Donuts!
Wake up – It’s time to make air fryer donuts!
What if I said that you can make warm and delicious homemade donuts as a genius breakfast idea in just five minutes using your air fryer?! Yep, they are that quick to make and are definitely worth getting out of bed for.
This is one of my favorite air fryer recipe ideas, and I hope your family loves it, too! It results in a yummy batch of flaky, warm donuts that taste delicious, yet are so low effort.
These five-minute donuts are a fun, once-in-a-while treat that my kids get so excited for!
Tips for making yummy air fryer donuts:
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- The secret to these super-fast, magical donuts is store-bought biscuit dough, such as Pillsbury Grands! I make these using my beloved Power Air Fryer XL, which I use just about every day in the kitchen!
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- Use a small biscuit cutter or a shot glass (or even a plastic disposable medicine cup – that’s what Collin used!) to cut holes in the middle of each biscuit. Don’t forget to cook all your donut holes at the end, too!
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- We usually top ours with butter and then powdered sugar or a cinnamon/sugar mixture. You could also create a sweet glaze by mixing 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk and a splash of vanilla extract. Dip the tops in the glaze after air frying and let dry for a bit before enjoying. SO good!
5 Minute Air Fryer Donuts
yield: 8 SERVINGS
prep time: 2 MINUTES
cook time: 5 MINUTES
total time: 7 MINUTES
Your mornings just got brighter with these quick and delicious donuts made from store-bought biscuit dough!
Ingredients
- butter or oil, to grease air fryer basket
- 1 can flaky pre-made biscuit dough, such as Pillsbury Grands
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Directions
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Separate and place biscuits on a cutting board or flat surface. Use a biscuit cutter (or a small shot glass or plastic medicine cup) to cut holes in the middle of biscuits.
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Grease the air fryer basket with butter or oil, to avoid any possible sticking.
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Place a few donuts in the air fryer at a time, making sure they aren't touching.
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Close the air fryer and set to 350 degrees for 4-5 minutes. They will be done once flaky and slightly browned.
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Open air fryer, brush donuts with a little melted butter, and roll them in either the powdered sugar or cinnamon/sugar mixture.
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Enjoy your donuts!
These air fryer donuts are super yummy!
My family loves this hack to make donuts as a special treat, and I enjoy that they’re fun and easy to make. In fact, my kids always request these donuts on their birthdays, which I think is so funny as it’s such a simple idea. Enjoy!
Want to see Collin make air fryer donuts? Watch this old video filmed years ago. 😆
Collin and her sister Bryn demonstrated how easy they are to make in a Facebook live video.
Collin here – if I can make donuts in the air fryer, anyone can! 🙌
Check out all the reasons why I’m obsessed with my air fryer!
