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Making air fryer biscuit donuts with canned biscuits is the easiest breakfast to make in the air fryer! You can be enjoy these warm, flaky donuts in about 10 minutes. There's no need to deep fry these donuts in oil, let your air fryer do all the work!
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When you get a craving for donuts, all you need to do is grab a can of biscuits and your air fryer for simple and satisfying air fryer biscuit donuts! Canned buttermilk biscuits are transformed into these mouth watering glazed donuts. They are perfect for breakfast or brunch!
It's so easy and perfect for those new to using the air fryer!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made using canned biscuit dough.
- Better than baked and less fat than deep-fried!
- They are perfectly fluffy and topped with a simple glaze!
- Skip the pot of hot oil and make a healthier version in the air fryer.
- From prep to plate, they take less than 15 minutes to make.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Canned Biscuit Dough - Grands are my favorite, but store brand works too!
- Butter - Melted butter to dip the biscuits in.
- Powdered Sugar - Mixed with milk to create the glaze.
- Milk - Mixed with the powdered sugar to create the glaze.
How To Make This Recipe
Step 1:
Lay the biscuits out in a single layer and cut the center out with a donut hole cutter or something with a small round circle.
Step 2:
Melt the butter and drench the biscuits in the butter for a couple minutes before air frying.
Step 3:
Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and place the biscuits in a single layer in the basket.
Step 4:
Set the timer to 330 degrees F and air fryer for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove once they're golden.
Step 5:
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk. Add about 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until you get the right consistency.
Step 6:
Once the donuts have cooled, dip the donuts in the glaze coating the entire donut. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Try making donut holes! Place the center of the donuts in the air fryer basket and cook for 2 minutes.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, since these donuts can rise and spread.
- If you don't have a donut hole cutter, try using a milk cap!
Variations
- Make the donuts even more fun by adding candy, nuts or sprinkles to the glaze before it dries.
- Not a fan of glaze? Make a cinnamon sugar mix and coat the donuts when they come out of the air fryer.
- Make the glaze with maple syrup instead of milk.
- Add some food coloring to get the color you need or want for special occasions.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: Keep the donuts in zip top bags or an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
Freezing: Place the donuts in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to six months.
FAQ
Yes! If you don't have an air fryer, you can also bake these donuts in the oven.
You can use a round cookie cutter, or even a drinking glass or a lid. Anything that is round will work.
Biscuit donuts will taste more like cake donuts, but they are still delicious!
The donuts are at their best right after cooking, but you can store them at room temperature for a couple days.
Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 package canned biscuit dough
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Lay the biscuits out in a single layer and cut the center out with a biscuit cutter or something with a small round circle.
- Melt the butter and drench the biscuits in the butter for a couple minutes before air frying.
- Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray and place the biscuits in a single layer in the basket.
- Set the timer to 330° F and air fryer for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove once they're golden.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk. Add about 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until you get the right consistency.
- Once the donuts have cooled, dip the donuts in the glaze coating the entire donut. Enjoy!
Notes
- Try making donut holes! Place the center of the donuts in the air fryer basket and cook for 2 minutes.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, since these donuts can rise and spread.
- If you don’t have a donut hole cutter, try using a milk cap!
- Storing: Keep the donuts in zip top bags or an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
- Freezing: Place the donuts in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to six months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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