Air Fryer Donut Holes

Name: Air Fryer Donut Holes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 16 oz Refrigerated biscuits ( (I use Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers)); 1 stick Butter (meled); 1/2 cup Cinnamon; 3 tbsp Sugar; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 tbsp Milk; 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Published Date: January 27, 2023

Category: Air Fryer Breakfasts

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With a few simple ingredients, you can make these Air Fryer Donut Holes at home for a tasty treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and make the whole family happy.

This simple recipe is so good you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with deep-fried donuts in the first place.

Why You’ll Love These Easy Air Fryer Donut Holes

This easy donut recipe uses pre-made biscuit dough to make the most delicious donuts that come out golden brown on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.

You can whip these up as an easy dessert or a delicious treat, and they can even be made last minute because these simple donut holes have minimal preparation and cooking time.

The best part is that the biscuit pieces make the perfect small bite sized donuts, so you can pop them in your mouth without feeling guilty.

This really is such an easy way to make air fryer donuts, and you don’t have to worry about a deep fryer or all the mess that comes along with it.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

16 oz can Refrigerated biscuits (I use Pillsbury Grands Flaky Layers)
1 stick of Butter, melted
3 Tablespoons Cinnamon
½ cup Sugar

Optional Icing

1 cup Powdered Sugar
2-3 Tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

*see recipe card for detailed amounts

How To Make Air Fryer Donut Holes

Cut each biscuit into four equal pieces, they will look like small triangles.
Place each donut hole into your air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes total, shaking halfway through at the 4 minute mark.
While the donuts are cooking, pour the cinnamon and sugar into a gallon size freezer bag and set aside.
Now melt 1 stick of butter in a large mixing bowl.
Remove the air fried donut holes from the basket, place them into the large bowl of melted butter and toss to fully coat.
Transfer the coated donut holes to the cinnamon sugar mixture and shake until all sides of each donut hole are covered.
If you want to make an icing, just whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until you get your desired consistency and drizzle on top or serve alongside the donut holes in a small bowl for dipping.

Tips When Making Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts

Be sure to use a large freezer bag for your cinnamon-sugar mixture so there is enough room to shake the donuts properly, and be sure not to overcrowd the bag.
It is also important to not overcrowd the basket of the air fryer and stick to a single layer of donut holes at a time. This will allow the hot air to circulate properly and cook evenly.
Allow the cooked donut holes to cool a little on a wire rack before eating as they can be very hot inside.

Variations For Air Fryer Donut Bites

If you’re not a fan of the cinnamon sugar coating you can opt for icing or glaze (see recipe card)
You can use plain sugar or powdered sugar as a classic topping that adds a nice sweet touch to the donut bites.
Make a chocolate glaze by adding cocoa powder to the icing recipe below and pour over the donut bites for a chocolatey treat.
Drizzle some store-bought or homemade caramel sauce over the donut bites for a rich and delicious topping.
Add some fun to your donut bites with colorful sprinkles or add coloring to your icing.
Melt some white chocolate and drizzle over the donut bites or dip them in the white chocolate for a different chocolatey twist.

How To Store Leftover Donut Holes

Store leftover donut holes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

You can also place them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How To Reheat Leftover Donut Holes In The Air Fryer

Reheat leftover donut holes by air frying them at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes or until heated all the way through.

FAQS

Can I Make This Air Fryer Donut Recipe In Advance?

Yes, if you’d like to make the donuts in advance, simply cut and shape the biscuit pieces and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to cook, place the donut holes into the basket for 8 minutes at 350 degrees F making sure to give them a shake at the halfway mark.

Alternatively, you can cook them in advance and then reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes or until heated all the way through.

How Can I Make The Donut Holes Round?

If you’d rather your donut holes look like traditional donuts then you can use a pastry cutter, a small biscuit cutter, a shot glass, or simply roll the biscuit dough into dough balls to create more spherical donut pieces.

How Long Does It Take To Cook Biscuit Donut Holes In The Air Fryer?

Your cook time can vary based on the size of your donut holes.

If you make your donut holes the same size as mine then they’ll take 8 minutes.

If you’d prefer smaller donut holes then allow less cooking time, and for larger donut holes, allow a little more cooking time.

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