1-Minute Air Fryer Donuts (Printable)

Fluffy donuts made quickly in the air fryer with cinnamon sugar coating for a warm, sweet snack.

# 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
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Method:

01 - Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
02 - Separate biscuit dough into 8 biscuits and use a small round cutter (1 inch) to cut a hole in the center of each biscuit to form donuts; reserve holes for donut holes if desired.
03 - Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
04 - Arrange donuts in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 3-4 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 cooked donuts immediately with melted butter on all sides, then toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
07 - Serve the donuts warm. Repeat the frying and coating process with remaining donuts and holes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The entire process takes 9 minutes from fridge to plate, making it perfect for unexpected cravings or last-minute guests.
  • Using refrigerated biscuit dough means you get bakery-quality fluff without any yeast waiting or dough rising overnight.
  • The air fryer creates that perfect golden-brown exterior while keeping the inside impossibly soft and tender.
02 -
  • Timing is everything with the coating—if you wait more than 30 seconds after they come out of the air fryer, the butter won't adhere properly and your coating will be sad and patchy.
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through cooking, as it ensures both sides brown evenly and the donuts cook through without drying out.
03 -
  • If your cinnamon sugar coating isn't sticking evenly, your donuts probably cooled for too long—work fast and coat them while they're still warm enough to steam slightly.
  • Different brands of biscuit dough puff differently, so the first batch might need slight timing adjustments; watch for that golden-brown color rather than strictly following the timer.
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