Air Fryer Donuts Using Biscuit Dough with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

How to Make Air Fryer Donuts Using Biscuit Dough with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze

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   Step 1: Make cinnamon-sugar and cinnamon glaze

   In a shallow bowl combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until evenly mixed to make the cinnamon-sugar coating. In a separate small bowl whisk the powdered sugar with milk, vanilla, and a tiny pinch of cinnamon until smooth and pourable; add a splash more milk if needed and set the glaze aside.

   For this step

   • 1/2 cupGranulated sugar
   • 2 teaspoonsGround cinnamon
   • 1 cupPowdered (confectioners') sugar
   • 3 tablespoonsMilk
   • 1 teaspoonVanilla extract
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   Step 2: Prep the biscuit donuts

   Separate the refrigerated biscuits and use your thumb or a small cutter to press a hole through the center of each to form a donut (save the centers for air-fried 'holes' if desired). Let the formed donuts sit for 1–2 minutes at room temperature while you preheat the air fryer.

   For this step

   • 8 countRefrigerated biscuit dough (counted biscuits)
   
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   Step 3: Air fry until golden

   Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and lightly brush or spray the basket with the neutral oil to prevent sticking. Working in a single layer, place donuts in the basket without overcrowding and air fry for 5–6 minutes until golden, flipping once halfway through; adjust time for your fryer and fry remaining batches as needed.

   For this step

   • 3 tablespoonsUnsalted butter, melted
   • 1 tablespoonNeutral oil (or nonstick cooking spray)
   
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   Step 4: Butter and coat with cinnamon-sugar

   Immediately after each batch comes out of the fryer, brush both sides with melted butter and toss the warm donuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated. Use tongs to transfer coated donuts to a cooling rack so excess sugar can settle.
   
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   Step 5: Finish with cinnamon glaze and serve

   Drizzle the prepared cinnamon glaze over the slightly cooled donuts using a spoon or a small piping bag for thin lines, or dip the tops for a heavier coating. Serve warm for best texture and flavor, and enjoy within a few hours for peak freshness.
   

1. In a shallow bowl combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, stirring until evenly mixed to make the cinnamon-sugar coating. In a separate small bowl whisk the powdered sugar with milk, vanilla, and a tiny pinch of cinnamon until smooth and pourable; add a splash more milk if needed and set the glaze aside.
2. Separate the refrigerated biscuits and use your thumb or a small cutter to press a hole through the center of each to form a donut (save the centers for air-fried 'holes' if desired). Let the formed donuts sit for 1–2 minutes at room temperature while you preheat the air fryer.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and lightly brush or spray the basket with the neutral oil to prevent sticking. Working in a single layer, place donuts in the basket without overcrowding and air fry for 5–6 minutes until golden, flipping once halfway through; adjust time for your fryer and fry remaining batches as needed.
4. Immediately after each batch comes out of the fryer, brush both sides with melted butter and toss the warm donuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated. Use tongs to transfer coated donuts to a cooling rack so excess sugar can settle.
5. Drizzle the prepared cinnamon glaze over the slightly cooled donuts using a spoon or a small piping bag for thin lines, or dip the tops for a heavier coating. Serve warm for best texture and flavor, and enjoy within a few hours for peak freshness.