• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

One Sweet Appetite

Easy Everyday Recipes

  • Recipe Index
    • Breakfast
    • Camping Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Holiday
    • Party
  • Breakfast
    • Muffins and Pastries
    • Egg Recipes
    • Jelly and Jam Recipes
    • Pancakes, Waffles, French toast
    • Oat Recipes
    • Smoothie Recipes
  • Easy Dinners
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Slow Cooker Meals
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Condiments and Sauces
  • Desserts
    • Brownie and Bar Recipes
    • Cake and Cupcake Recipes
    • Cookie Recipes
    • Frozen Dessert Recipes
    • Pie Recipes
  • Drinks
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Non Alcoholic Drinks
Home » 5-Ingredient or Less Recipes » Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts

Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts

Rate Recipe By Jesseca on February 6, 2023

Jump SaveSaved! Share Pin

Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase.

These Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts are insanely delicious, and made with canned biscuits! You only need 4 basic ingredients to whip up a batch and they will quickly become a favorite treat recipe! Easily my favorite air fryer recipe.

Want to make even more delicious recipes in the air fryer? Be sure to try my Air Fried Burgers, S’mores, Toasted Ravioli, and Fried French Toast!

white round plate with a slightly rounded lip topped with a mound of cinnamon and sugar donuts with a teal napkin off in the background

Recipe Features

  • 4 Ingredients: One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it only calls for 4 very basic ingredients.
  • QUICK Donut Recipe: Ready, from start to finish, in less than 15 minutes.
  • Family Favorite: These are requested on repeat. Super simple and the perfect way to add a little sweetness to your day.

Listen, I claim zero credit for thinking of this recipe. We saw it on TikTok and slowly adapted this recipe to make the absolute best biscuit donuts. There is almost zero prep, beyond cutting out the center of each biscuit, and you get a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, donut that is sprinkled with the perfect amount of cinnamon and sugar.

If you are new to the air fryer, I suggest starting with this recipe. It is practically no-fail and makes the most delicious cinnamon sugar donuts in minutes. Try other toppings like chocolate ganache, vanilla frosting, and don’t forget the sprinkles!

can of Pillsbury grands flaky layers honey butter biscuits sitting on a wooden cutting board with a teal napkin and bowl of cinnamon and sugar

Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Donut Ingredients

If you don’t already own an air fryer this air fryer donut recipe is about to convince you to add it to your kitchen. You only need a handful of ingredients and there is basically zero prep.

  • Canned Biscuits: We tested over 10 varieties of donuts and found that all work with this recipe. Our favorite are any of the biscuits that come in flaky layers, but we also have been told the classic grands with butter are a hit.
  • Butter: A tablespoon of melted butter, preferably salted, is brushed onto the donuts once they are done baking. This gives you the most dreamy finishing touch and something for the cinnamon and sugar to hold on to.
  • Cinnamon and Sugar: You can buy a premade mix (affiliate) or make your own by mixing 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
biscuit dough sitting on a wooden cutting board with the center being cut out by a tall shot glass

How To Make Donuts In The Air Fryer

  1. PREP: Open the canned biscuits and place on a cutting board. Use a small cookie cutter, or a shot glass, to cut the center of each biscuit, saving the centers to the side.
  2. AIR FRY: Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees and set the timer for 7 minutes. Once warm, add the biscuits. Cook, turning once halfway through, until golden brown.
  3. BUTTER: Carefully remove the donuts from the fryer using tongs and place on a clean surface. Brush with melted butter and top in cinnamon sugar.
  4. ENJOY: Serve immediately and enjoy a nice warm donut!
  5. DONUT HOLES: For the centers of the biscuits, cook at 330 degrees for three to five minutes. Brush with butter and cinnamon sugar.

Helpful Tools

  • Air Fryer: There are so many different air fryer’s out there and it can be somewhat overwhelming knowing which one works best. For a versatile option with different cook features I suggest the Instant Vortex (affiliate). For a more basic and beginner friendly, opt for the Wolfgang Puck (affiliate).
  • Shallow Dish: Wide shallow dishes (affiliate) can come in handy for so many things. Dipping donuts, ravioli, French toast, and even chicken is made so much easier.
  • Kitchen Tongs: Using kitchen tongs (affiliate) makes it easy to transfer the food in and out of the fryer without the risk of burning.
cooked donut that has been brushed in butter sitting in a rectangle glass dish with cinnamon and sugar.

Recipe Notes:

Which biscuits are best for donuts?

You can’t go wrong with any canned biscuit. You can also use a frozen biscuit dough, as long as it has been thawed. Some canned doughs will rise more than others, so start checking doneness around five minutes.

Can you bake this recipe?

Yes, however we find air fry or oil frying to be the best option.
To bake, simply preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the donuts for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Can you fry biscuit dough into donuts?

Yep! To fry the donuts, heat 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium high heat for roughly 5 minutes, or until it reaches 375 degrees. Cook the donuts until browned on both sides, roughly 1 minute per side. Remove and allow to drain onto a paper towel.

What are other donut toppings?

While we find cinnamon and sugar delicious, you can also dip the tops of these in a chocolate ganache, melted vanilla frosting, and sprinkles!

How do you store leftovers?

We find that these keep the best when stored in an airtight container for one to two days. When ready to enjoy, heat in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, or until just warmed through.

white round plate with a lip topped with a stack of biscuit donuts that have been coated in cinnamon and sugar sitting on a wooden cutting board with a teal napkin off to the side

More Must Try Donut Recipes

  • Maple Bacon Donuts

  • Apple Cider Donuts Recipe

  • Copycat Krispy Kreme Donuts

  • Chocolate Cake Donut Recipe

Still Hungry? Follow One Sweet Appetite on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook!

Be the first to rate this recipe

Biscuit Donuts


Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
8 servings
These Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts are insanely delicious, and made with canned biscuits! You only need 4 basic ingredients to whip up a batch and they will quickly become a favorite treat recipe! Easily my favorite air fryer recipe.
Print
Pin
Share
Rate
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Open the canned biscuits and place on a cutting board. Use a small cookie cutter, or a shot glass, to cut the center of each biscuit, saving the centers to the side.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees and set the timer for 7 minutes. Once warm, add the biscuits. Cook, turning once halfway through, until golden brown.
  • While the biscuits are cooking, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish.
  • Carefully remove the donuts from the fryer using tongs and place on a clean surface. Brush with melted butter and top in cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy a nice warm donut!

Donut Holes

  • For the centers of the biscuits, cook at 330 degrees for three to five minutes. Brush with butter and cinnamon sugar.

Notes

You can’t go wrong with any canned biscuit. You can also use a frozen biscuit dough, as long as it has been thawed. Some canned doughs will rise more than others, so start checking doneness around five minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

Did You Make This Recipe?

Share it with me on Instagram @1sweetappetite and follow pinterest for more!

Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe
pinterest graphic image. Closeup of a donut that is sitting on a white plate with cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top. A teal napkin is in the background sitting on a wooden cutting board. Text overlay reading "air fryer biscuit donuts.

Sharing is caring!

17 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
« Previous
Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Next »
Irish Cream Cold Brew

Reader Interactions

Find even more recipes!

Be sure to share it in the comments below and follow me on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram for even more delicious recipes.

Leave a Review! Cancel reply

Share your thoughts below, I love to see your creations!
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Jesseca - Author of One Sweet Appetite

Welcome, I'm Jesseca!

I could not be more excited to have you join me in my kitchen! Everyday easy recipes are my specialty, which means you will find so many fast, quick, and delicious recipes throughout my site. My goal is to create go-to recipes using simple ingredients and pantry staples.

More About Me

New Weekly Recipes

Subscribe for the latest recipes in your inbox!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Find a Recipe

Featured Recipes

  • Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes
  • Savannah Smiles Recipe
  • Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Amazing Lemon Cheesecake Bars
  • Coconut Lime Frosted Sugar Cookies
  • Cherry Pie Bars

Browse Topics

  • Breakfast
  • Desserts
  • Air Fryer Recipes
  • Main Dish Recipes
  • Pasta Recipes
  • Salad Recipes
  • Side Dish Recipes
  • Slow Cooker Meals
  • Drink Recipes

New Weekly Recipes

Subscribe for the latest recipes in your inbox!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

©2023, One Sweet Appetite. Contact Disclosure Privacy Policy Back To Top
Design by Pixel Me Designs
×

New Weekly Recipes

Subscribe for the latest recipes in your inbox!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

17 shares