Description
These easy air fryer biscuit donuts are made from canned biscuit dough and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re golden, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or dessert with minimal mess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- Cooking spray or melted butter (for greasing the air fryer basket)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (30–45ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: Sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Pop open the biscuit can and separate the biscuits. Use a small round cutter or bottle cap to punch a hole in the center of each biscuit. Save the donut holes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with oil or melted butter. Arrange donuts in a single layer, leaving space between each. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry donuts for 3 minutes, then flip each donut. Cook another 2–3 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Donut holes take about 2 minutes total, flipping halfway.
- While donuts cook, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more sugar or milk as needed.
- Transfer warm donuts to a cooling rack or plate. Dip tops into glaze or drizzle with a spoon. Add sprinkles or toppings immediately so they stick.
- Let the glaze set for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; flip donuts halfway for even browning. Glaze while warm for best results. Customize with different toppings or glazes. For dairy-free, use plant-based milk and coconut oil spray. For gluten-free, use gluten-free biscuit dough. Donut holes cook faster—watch closely. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut with glaze
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 340
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: air fryer donuts, biscuit donuts, easy donuts, glazed donuts, quick dessert, kid-friendly, breakfast treat