Easy Cinnamon Donuts are a delicious and effortless treat that can be made in no time! With only 4 ingredients and an air fryer, anyone can whip up these tasty sugared donuts in the comfort of their own home.
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This easy donut recipe is straightforward and easy to follow, making it perfect for beginners or those who want a simple yet delicious treat. Making air fryer biscuit donuts gives you all the deliciousness of this morning treat, without all the effort!
We love donuts in our house and have several recipes for them (made from scratch and with biscuits), but these air fryer cinnamon sugar donuts are amongst our favorites. While we love these CHOCOLATE COVERED DONUTS and this COPYCAT DUNKIN DONUTS CRULLERS RECIPE, we keep a special place in our hearts for any recipe that gives us another excuse to use the Air Fryer.
Simple & Delicious Biscuit Donuts Everyone Will Love
These easy cinnamon donuts are made with a can of biscuit dough, which makes them incredibly simple to whip up in the morning. They are perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
What makes these donuts so great is their simplicity. With only four ingredients, they are easy to make and require minimal prep time. To make these delicious donuts, all you need is a can of biscuit dough, cinnamon, sugar, and a little bit of butter. Plus, they are cooked in an air fryer, which means they are a healthier alternative to traditional fried donuts.
Why you’ll love this amazing donut recipe
- They’re lower in fat! Grease/oil = fat, and with most donut recipes, you would need several inches of oil in a pot. With the air fryer, we can remove the need for oil and make these donuts feel lighter and healthier.
- They are made quickly. How long would it take to drive to the local donut shop for a fresh batch of donuts? Can you guarantee that they are still soft and warm? This recipe can produce several donuts and some air fryer cinnamon sugar donut holes in just a few minutes. Soft, warm, and rolled in spiced sugar.
- It’s a simple recipe. This recipe only needs 4 ingredients and a few minutes of time. No real effort is necessary, thanks to the air fryer, so enjoy a tasty batch of donuts for breakfast or a sweet treat after a long day.
Cinnamon Donut Ingredients
Biscuits: You will need one 8-count can of your favorite refrigerator biscuit dough. We like to use the Pillsbury Flaky biscuits, they turn out amazing.
Sugar: Use ⅓ cup of granulated sugar for the sweet donut coating.
Cinnamon: Adding 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to the sugar will make it nicely spiced and flavorful.
Butter: Help the cinnamon sugar coating adhere to your cooked donuts by using 2 tablespoons of butter, melted.
How to make Easy Cinnamon Donuts
Prep
Start by unwrapping the biscuits and place them all on a flat surface.
Then use a small cookie cutter, or any small cutter, to cut holes out of the centers of the biscuits and separate the holes from the rings. This creates the donut shape, and you can make donut holes with the center pieces.
Cook
Proceed to place the donut rings into the air fryer and cook at 370 degrees F for about 4 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Depending on how big your air fryer is, you might have to cook a couple at a time.
Continue to repeat this process for the donut holes, these will take less time, check on them around the 2-minute mark.
Donut coating
In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar until well mixed.
Next put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat until it is fully melted. Proceed to brush the melted butter on top of the cooked donuts to coat them fully.
Continue to dip the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture and cover them well. Repeat this step for all the donuts and the donut holes.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Variations and Customizations for Homemade Donuts
There are many ways to customize and add variety to these easy cinnamon donuts. Here are a few ideas to try:
- Glazed Donuts: For a sweeter treat, try adding a simple glaze to the donuts. Mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let them set for a few minutes before serving.
- Chocolate Donuts: For those who love chocolate, melt some chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave and dip the tops of the donuts into the melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate to set before serving. This will create a rich and indulgent topping that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover.
- Spiced Donuts: Add a little extra spice to the donuts by mixing cinnamon with other warm spices like nutmeg, ginger, or allspice. Sprinkle the spiced sugar mixture over the donuts before serving.
EASY CINNAMON DONUTS
Ingredients
- 8 ct refrigerator biscuit dough
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 TBSP butter melted
Instructions
- Prep: Unwrap the biscuits and place them all on a flat surface. Use a small cookie cutter, or any small cutter, to cut holes out of the centers of the biscuits and separate the holes from the rings. This creates the donut shape, and you can make donut holes with the center pieces.
- Cook: Place the donut rings into the air fryer and cook at 370 degrees F for about 4 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Depending on how big your air fryer is, you might have to cook a couple at a time.
- Repeat this process for the donut holes, these will take less time, check on them around the 2-minute mark.
- Donut coating: In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar until well mixed. Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and heat until it is fully melted. Brush the melted butter on top of the cooked donuts to coat them fully.
- Dip the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture and cover them well. Repeat this step for all the donuts and the donut holes. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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What can I use if I don’t have a small round cookie cutter?
Any small round shape can work well. You can use a shot glass instead of a cookie cutter if you don’t have one. Even a kid’s liquid medicine cup works well in a pinch (just make sure it’s clean first).
What if my donuts are not fully cooked?
If you overcrowd your donuts, you will notice that some spots may not be fully cooked with the rest of it. For this reason, it is important not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. You can flip the donuts over and rearrange them to help get more air exposure to the raw spots. Cook for another minute or two and check to see if they’re done. If not, add another minute and repeat.
How long are biscuit donuts good for?
You can keep these cinnamon donuts in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. These donuts taste best when fresh and warm from the fryer, and it may be hard to keep leftovers on hand for later.
Can I make dairy-free cinnamon donuts using an air fryer?
Yes, it is possible to make dairy-free cinnamon donuts using an air fryer. Simply use a can of dairy-free biscuit dough, such as Pillsbury Grands! Southern Homestyle Original Biscuits, and follow the same recipe instructions. You can also use a dairy-free butter substitute, such as Earth Balance, to coat the donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Tips for perfect donuts when using an air fryer
To ensure that your cinnamon donuts come out perfectly when using an air fryer, it is important to preheat the air fryer before adding the donuts. This will help to ensure that the donuts cook evenly and have a crispy texture.
It is also important to space the donuts out in the air fryer basket, allowing enough room for air to circulate around each donut. This will help to ensure that the donuts cook evenly and do not stick together.
Finally, be sure to keep an eye on the donuts as they cook, checking them every few minutes to ensure that they do not overcook or burn. With these tips in mind, you can enjoy delicious and perfectly cooked cinnamon donuts every time!
For more breakfast recipes, check out these suggestions:
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- VANILLA BUTTER PANCAKE SYRUP RECIPE
- HAM AND CHEESE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
- EASY CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE
- 3 INGREDIENT BANANA PANCAKES
- AIR FRYER APPLE FRITTERS
- FLAKY HAM & CHEESE SLAB PIES
- BANANA PECAN PANCAKES
- BREAKFAST BURRITO
- TRIPLE BERRY GREEN SMOOTHIE
- BISCUITS AND GRAVY BREAKFAST ROLLS
- DOUBLE CHOCOLATE WAFFLES
- BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE MUFFINS
- BACON EGG & CHEESE BREAKFAST POCKETS
- RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE COFFEE CAKE
- PROTEIN BREAKFAST WRAPS
- OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS
- TATER TOT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH SAUSAGE
Easy Cinnamon Donuts are a quick and delightful treat, made with just 4 simple ingredients! These sugared donuts are made with a can of biscuit dough, making this an easy dish to whip up in the morning.
Tamara Morton says
I love this idea and your recipe, but I haven’t gotten around to buying an air fryer yet. Ten min at 350