Air Fryer Donuts
TikTok's viral 3-ingredient donuts - ready in minutes, no deep frying required
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
8 min
Servings
8 donuts
These air fryer donuts went viral on TikTok for being incredibly easy and delicious. Using just biscuit dough, butter, and cinnamon sugar, you can have fresh, warm donuts in under 15 minutes—no deep frying required!
Ingredients
- •1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- •2 tbsp melted butter
- •1/4 cup granulated sugar
- •1 tsp ground cinnamon
- •Cooking spray
Instructions
- 1Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 2Separate biscuit dough into 8 pieces. Use a small round cutter or bottle cap to cut holes in the center of each biscuit.
- 3Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- 4Place donuts in air fryer basket in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- 5Air fry for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- 6While warm, brush both sides with melted butter. Mix sugar and cinnamon, then coat donuts in the mixture.
- 7Serve immediately while warm and crispy!
Tips & Variations
- ✓Glaze option: Mix powdered sugar with milk for a simple glaze instead of cinnamon sugar.
- ✓Chocolate coating: Dip in melted chocolate and add sprinkles for a fun twist.
- ✓Don't overcrowd: Cook in batches to ensure even cooking and crispy texture.
- ✓Save the holes: Air fry the donut holes separately for mini treats!