Our easy air fryer biscuit donuts recipe using refrigerated Grands biscuits come out fluffy and sweet in less than 10 minutes. NO oil needed but with the same great results as deep fried with fewer calories and fat.
These air fryer biscuit donuts can be made in a Cosori, Foodi, AirWave or fried in oil. Either way they’re an easy breakfast idea that everyone will love. Best way to make refrigerated biscuits better!
We will show you how to make donuts in an air fryer, as well as frying them on the stovetop or deep fryer. Of course hot air is going to have a lot fewer calories and fat than the other. I really really don’t like submerging any food in oil. Not only is it horrible for my cholesterol but it always has a weird after taste.
Another tweak to this is we love making air fryer apple fritters too. Those use a homemade batter so it will take a bit longer to get everything together but as for “baking” them there isn’t much of a difference between the two. You should try both and see which you prefer.
Ninja Foodi Biscuit Donuts
Tips: My Favorite models are the Cosori or making Ninja Foodi recipes with the lid that is attached.
It is best practice to put food into a hot basket. This is how to preheat air fryer first before adding your food so it becomes as crispy as possible. For best results, here’s a printable free air fryer cooking time chart here for your fridge.
Can you make donut holes with canned biscuits?
You can in fact use homemade dough like our Biscuit Donut Holes, but this way is easier. We chose to leave them hole with a space in the center. You could break in half and roll into a ball and cook that way too. If you choose to fry in oil you can do that as well. I would use a cast iron pan and a thermometer. Optimal temperature should be 350 degrees F when you drop those babies in to get them nice and crispy.
How do you make canned biscuits better?
We have done a lot with them! We’ve made peanut butter and jelly donuts and you should make our refrigerated biscuit pull apart bread too.
Choose this style versus the smaller versions. They will come out fluffier and the size you’d expect when visiting Krispy Kreme or Dunkin’ Donuts. As of the toppings the world is your oyster. Use your imagination and go for it!
Can you make biscuit donuts with refrigerated cinnamon rolls?
Another option if you want to make donut bites is to cut refrigerated cinnamon rolls into 4ths and air fry. For the classic shape you love you’ll need Grands though. They’re nice and flaky with a buttery taste. I remember making these with my Girl Scout troop WAY back in the day.
Anything that made us smile that was easy to teach us how to do, and super cheap was the focus of our troop.
Needless to say these bring back a lot of memories for me. I am sure you’ve had them before too, if not you’re in for a treat! Perfect Christmas brunch menu item or for Sunday breakfast.
How Long to Cook Biscuit Donuts in Air Fryer
You need to preheat for 5 minutes first. Then lay 4 pcs into air fryer and close basket. Cook at 330 F for 4-7 minutes until outsides are golden brown. Then it will take a minute or two to brush on a bit of butter and dip into cinnamon and sugar or powdered sugar to stick and make it sweet but in less than 10 minutes it’s done.
These semi homemade donuts just rock! Your kids will help you and they will love all the different toppings they can add on to the outsides.
Topping Ideas
Whether you just want fine sugar on top, melted chocolate or a glaze you’ll follow this same method. Hold donut with 3 fingers upside down and gently dip into donut frosting. Twist and turn right side up. Put on rack to dry/stiffen up. Once you have some butter or sticky glaze or frosting on top the possibilities for toppings are endless!
Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 1 shallow dish
Ingredients
Instructions
- Separate biscuits. Lay on cutting board.
- Use an apple corer to push a hole into the center to get that donut shape.
- Preheat air fryer to 330 degrees F, or heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees F.
- Spray basket with non stick spray. Lay 4 pcs into air fryer and close basket.
- Cook at 330 F for 4-7 minutes until outsides are golden brown. Remove and allow to cool on top of paper towels for 5 minutes.
- Brush melted butter on top of each on, flip over and dip into small bowl of sugar so it sticks.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Now you have to decide how you want to “fry” these babies. I do not deep fry anything, ever. I don’t like the aftertaste left from the oil, and it adds fat where it’s not needed.
Other easy breakfast recipes you’ll love
Looking for other easy dessert recipes to make at home? We have a bunch but our easy monkey bread recipe and donut muffins might top the list! Not done yet? Ready for a few more to try this week to see which one is your very favorite? Make sure you sign up for our newsletter below too because I share new ones each week too.
- We used refrigerated biscuits to make this cinnamon pull apart bread too. With apples inside, it’s amazing.
- Fresh apple monkey bread is fabulous too.
- If you just want to make air fryer frozen biscuits we have directions for that too.
Can you make the peanut butter and jelly donuts in the air fryer instead of using oil? If so, how long would you could them and what temperature?