Description
Heavenly air fryer donuts bring bakery-style magic straight to home kitchens with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Crisp exterior, pillowy centers, and sweet glaze create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16.3 oz/462.3 g) refrigerated biscuit dough (like Pillsbury Grands)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sprinkles (optional)
- chocolate chips (optional)
- cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Transformation: Liberate the biscuit dough from its container, delicately separating each round. Craft donut shapes by excising a central core using a petite round cutter or bottle cap, reserving the extracted circles for miniature companions.
- Thermal Calibration: Ignite the air fryer to 350F (175C), allowing 3-5 minutes for precise temperature equilibration.
- Culinary Elevation: Caress donuts with liquefied butter, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Strategically position donuts within the air fryer basket, maintaining spatial intervals. Orchestrate a golden transformation by air frying at 350F for 5-6 minutes, executing a midpoint flip. Simultaneously, crisp the donut holes for 3-4 minutes.
- GlazeAlchemy: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla into a silky elixir, adjusting viscosity through calculated milk or sugar additions.
- Embellishment Ritual: While donuts radiate residual warmth, immerse them in the glistening glaze or cascade the coating artistically. Embellish with sprinkles or cinnamon sugar for textural complexity.
- Presentation: Allow the glaze to solidify momentarily, then surrender to the irresistible allure of freshly crafted air fryer donuts.
Notes
- Lightly coat donuts with melted butter to ensure even browning and prevent sticking in the air fryer basket.
- Arrange donuts in a single layer with enough space between them for proper air circulation, guaranteeing crispy exterior and even cooking.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding milk or powdered sugar gradually – aim for a smooth, drizzle-able texture that coats donuts perfectly without being too runny or thick.
- Experiment with different toppings like crushed nuts, chocolate chips, or flavored sugars to customize your donuts and add exciting texture and flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg