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Air Fryer Biscuit Doughnuts

Air Fryer Biscuit Doughnuts: Irresistibly Soft & Sweet Treats

Enjoy Air Fryer Biscuit Doughnuts, soft and sweet treats made from refrigerated biscuit dough, perfect for breakfast and easy to customize.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 doughnuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Doughnuts
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuits Extra-flaky or buttermilk varieties work best.
  • 1 spray cooking spray Prevents sticking during air frying.
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter (melted) Can be swapped with margarine.
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Can be replaced with pumpkin spice.
For the Chocolate Glaze
  • 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Ensure it’s sifted for smoothness.
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed for richer taste.
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons whole milk Can be substituted with almond or soy milk.
Optional Decoration
  • sprinkles For adding color and visual appeal.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Cooling Rack
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 360°F (182°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Open the can of refrigerated biscuits and gently separate each biscuit. Flatten and cut into a round shape, creating a hole in the center.
  3. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the shaped doughnuts and holes in a single layer.
  4. Set the air fryer to cook the doughnuts for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In a small bowl, combine sugar and ground cinnamon until well mixed.
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and dip each cooled doughnut into the melted butter.
  7. Roll each butter-coated doughnut in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully covered.
  8. Prepare the chocolate glaze by whisking together confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and whole milk until smooth.
  9. Dip each cooled doughnut into the chocolate glaze and place on a cooling rack.
  10. Allow the glazed doughnuts to sit for about 5 minutes to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow doughnuts to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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