Imagine sinking your teeth into a perfectly golden, melt-in-your-mouth donut that's crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and glazed to perfection - all without the hassle of deep frying! These Air Fryer Glazed Donuts are about to revolutionize your breakfast and dessert game, transforming a simple can of biscuit dough into a bakery-worthy treat in just minutes. Whether you're a busy parent, a kitchen novice, or a donut enthusiast, this recipe promises restaurant-quality donuts with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 18 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 donuts
Ingredients
- 1 can of biscuit dough
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Remove the biscuit dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Open the biscuit can and separate each biscuit. Using your fingers or a small round cookie cutter, carefully create a hole in the center of each biscuit to form a donut shape.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the donuts in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. You may need to cook in batches depending on your air fryer size.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the donuts in the air fryer basket and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even browning.
- While donuts are cooking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- Once donuts are golden brown and cooked through, remove them from the air fryer and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Dip each warm donut into the glaze, coating the top completely. Allow excess glaze to drip off.
- Place glazed donuts on a wire rack to let the glaze set for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Tips
- • Let your biscuit dough sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before shaping to make handling easier • Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches for the crispiest results • Use cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal • Flip donuts halfway through cooking for even, golden-brown color • Glaze donuts while they're still warm for the best absorption and shine • Let glazed donuts rest on a wire rack to prevent sogginess • Experiment with different glaze flavors like chocolate, maple, or adding sprinkles for variety
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg
