Air Fryer Donuts with Biscuits

Breakfast or Dessert!

Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts don’t have to be kept just for breakfast! These are also perfect for a quick dessert after dinner or even for curing that late-night sweet tooth!

This Air Fryer Donut recipe uses just 4 ingredients, 3 of which you’re likely to have on hand! Grabbing a can of refrigerated biscuits is an inexpensive way to keep a quick treat on hand when the craving for these tasty fun donuts hit!

Like chocolate on your donut? Try making my Boston Cream Donuts that also uses Grands Biscuits to deliver the cream-filled, chocolate topped favorite!

Air Fryer Donut Ingredients

For these donuts all you’ll need is Grands! Flaky Layers Original Biscuits, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salted butter.

If you want a sweet glaze topping just mix up powdered sugar, water, and vanilla extract!

Recipe Substitutions & Alternative Topping Ideas

• Glazed – Everyone loves glazed donuts – they’re actually my personal favorite! I’ve included a glaze recipe in the full recipe notes you can make!
• Chocolate – Make the chocolate sauce from my Boston Cream donuts and dip these in that and top with sprinkles, if desired!
• Powdered – An old fashioned classic! After frying, simply toss the donuts in powdered sugar to coat!
• Grands! Flaky Layers Honey Butter Biscuits – To replace the original biscuits as a delicious variation to try! You could add a little honey to the glaze to really amp up that sweet flavor, too!
• Regular Jumbo Biscuits – You can also use regular Jumbo biscuits, but the biscuit dough is different, and the texture will change. Non-flaky biscuits are the best to use if you want to make filled donuts, like jelly or cream.

Oh. My. Goodness. These were so quick and easy. I grew up on doing this but fried in oil. This is so much better on the calorie side and there’s no difference in the taste.

– Amy

How To Make Donuts In An Air Fryer

1. Prepare by preheating the air fryer and cutting the center out of each biscuit using a round biscuit cutter. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or coconut oil or brush on vegetable oil.
2. Air Fry batches of the biscuits until they’ve reached how dark or firm you prefer them. Repeat until all of the biscuits have been cooked.
3. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Place the donuts on a wire rack and brush melted butter all over them.
4. Dip the donuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture making sure they get completely coated. Enjoy!

How To Store Leftover Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts

Place any leftover donuts in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you want to enjoy them warm, simply pop them in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

Here are more of my favorite breakfast recipes to start your day with!

• Cinnamon Roll Casserole – Cinnamon, maple, and pecans create a lazy weekend breakfast!
• Apple Fritter Monkey Bread – Made with refrigerated cinnamon roll dough!
• Triple Berry Coffee Cake – Loaded with strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries!
• Chocolate Chip Muffins – Uses pantry staples to whip up everyone’s favorite breakfast muffin!
• Strawberry Scones – A classic breakfast option packed full of fresh, juicy berries!
• Air Fryer Bacon – The best way to make perfect bacon every time!